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The School of Urban Studies engages students, faculty, and community to advance critical thinking, social justice, and applied research through the transformative power of higher education.
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A premier Urban Studies school within a leading urban-serving university.
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Teach to engage; research to advance knowledge; act to promote social justice and equitable development.
MACP Student Marjhiq Ali Performance at 1/18/25 MLK Jr. Unity Breakfast
MA in Community Planning alum Nick Carr has been serving on Tacoma's 2024 Charter Review Committee
2024 Engaged Scholarship Award Reception
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Samantha Iverson (BA '08, MSW '16) is making a big difference as the first social worker for Tacoma Public Library, helping connect patrons with the community resources.
A mix of students studying biomedical sciences, accounting, social work and computer science make up this year’s UW Tacoma contribution to the Husky 100.
Associate Professor Anaid Yerena in the School of Urban Studies is quoted on the challenges of housing instability in this article exploring the benefits of multi-family housing.
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