At 蘑菇视频 Tacoma, undergraduate students have ample opportunities to engage in research that tackles complex questions and creates tangible community solutions. When you imagine scientific research, what do you see? Chances are, you鈥檙e picturing sprawling laboratories filled with highly specialized equipment and researchers working late into the night. Depending on the project, you鈥檙e not too far off. At the 蘑菇视频 Tacoma, however, research takes many forms and often starts somewhere more familiar: a lingering curiosity that won’t go…
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Strickland Fellowship for Career Pathways recognized among top local projects by Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County
The 蘑菇视频 Tacoma鈥檚 Strickland Fellowship for Career Pathways program was named one of the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County鈥檚 鈥淓xcellent 10,鈥� an annual recognition of projects making a meaningful impact on the region鈥檚 economic growth. The university received the award during the Economic Development Board鈥檚 Annual Meeting on March 24. 鈥淭he Strickland Fellowship for Career Pathways is a powerful example of how collaboration can turn vision into impact, making it a clear choice for one of this…
Building skills, strengthening community
Each year, the Milgard School of Business at 蘑菇视频 Tacoma opens its doors to the community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, providing free IRS-certified tax preparation services to those with limited financial resources. The program provides a dual benefit. With guidance from Milgard School faculty, staff and alumni, students volunteer their time and gain real-world experience in providing tax preparation services to South Sound residents. At the same time, community members receive reliable, no-cost tax preparation services….
蘑菇视频 recognized across all campuses with Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement reclassification
The 蘑菇视频 has again earned a prestigious recognition for the impact and importance of the connections faculty, students and staff have with local, regional and global communities. All three 蘑菇视频 campuses were recognized with the Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement reclassification, placing the university among 277 peer institutions nationwide. Officials with the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, who award the designation, noted that these universities are deepening partnerships, centering community assets…
Tacoma performance turns dumpling-making into a sensory experience
Cooking is one of humanity鈥檚 most ancient communal events. For centuries, we have gathered around fire pits and kitchens to catch up with friends and family while conducting the laborious task of preparing a meal. But in today鈥檚 society that increasingly relies on outsourced food, the dedication and community that goes into cooking your favorite dishes can go unrecognized. 蘑菇视频 Tacoma art professor Yixuan Pan is looking to change that through an unconventional and empathetic sensory experience. While…
蘑菇视频-Tacoma led research team awarded NSF grant to improve wildfire models
Researchers at 蘑菇视频 Tacoma and the University of Nevada, Reno will collaborate to develop a new model that helps land and fire managers better predict and manage wildfires. Washington sees hundreds of wildfires each year, and climate change is causing these destructive events to become larger and more severe. In 2024 alone, Washington and Oregon fought more than 4,000 fires that burned over 2 million acres, underscoring the need for enhanced tools to plan for the future. In response, researchers…
Vietnam at a Glance: A Week of Cultural and Business Insights
In March 2025, twenty students and two faculty members from 蘑菇视频-Tacoma’s Milgard School of Business embarked on an enriching study tour to Vietnam. The journey was a blend of academic lectures, cultural immersion, and insightful tours, providing a comprehensive understanding of Vietnam’s business environment and cultural heritage. Exploring Hanoi The tour began on March 22 with lectures by Dr. Jill Purdy and Dr. Gregory Rose, who introduced Vietnam鈥檚 business environment and cultural values. On March 23, the group…