1.3K views · 13 reactions | Take a break and watch this little video of our pop-up petting zoo that came to campus last week, put on by @sabuwt! Big thank you to @animalencounters for escorting these furry study buddies to campus. Featured critters: chickens, bunnies, goats, sheep, a Patagonian mara, and one sleepy wallaby.  | University of Washington Tacoma | Facebook

When you’re breaking new ground, everything feels like uncharted territory. 🎓 On this National First‑Generation College Celebration Day, hear directly from the stars of our 10th annual We Are First Gen campaign about what’s driving them, what’s helped them most on campus and what advice they’ve got for the next wave of go-getters at UW Tacoma. To all the first-gen scholars out there, know this: You belong. You belong here, in higher education. Your journey matters more than you know. Learn more

32 reactions | Thanks for celebrating Lunar New Year with us! And a special thank you to the Office of Equity & Inclusion, AAPI THRIVE Project, Pacific Islander Student Association, Middle Eastern South Asian Association, and the Asia-Pacific Cultural Center for putting on such a wonderful event. #yearofthedragon #uwt | University of Washington Tacoma | Facebook

4 comments | UW Tacoma Associate Professor Maureen Kennedy researches fire ecology and forest management. In this short video, Dr. Kennedy talks about how fire suppression practices and warmer temperatures have combined to produce larger and more destructive wildfires. | University of Washington Tacoma | Facebook