UW Tacoma Alumni

05/12/2026

The graduation celebration starts now. 😎🎓

We’re honoring the Class of 2026 all month long on campus, now through commencement. 🎉 Save this post so you don’t miss a thing!✌️

What's in store:

💼 Alumni Career Panel
Monday, May 11 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
📍MLG 110

Hear firsthand stories from Tacoma Husky alumni about their successes, their setbacks and the lessons they learned along the way. 🐺

Our panelists will offer honest insights and advice they wish they’d known sooner for the transition from student life to the workforce.

📖 Goals, Lunch and LinkedIn Headshots
Wednesday, May 13 from 12-2:20 p.m.
📍RSVP for Location

Learn how to set actionable goals and get a professional headshot taken for your LinkedIn profile.

📷 Campus Photo Shoot
Thursday, May 14 from 2-5 p.m.
📍W Statue

🍔 New Grads + Alumni BBQ
Thursday, May 14 from 2-5 p.m.
📍Prairie Line Trail

Hosted by UW Tacoma Alumni Relations and the UW Alumni Association, enjoy a backyard barbecue dinner with hamburgers and hot dogs, plus snacks and sides.

Vegetarian options available. All are welcome!

$10 admission. Advance registration is required.

🎻 Husky Night at NW Sinfonietta
Saturday, May 16 from 7:30-9 p.m.
📍Asia Pacific Cultural Center

Violinist Melissa White brings us the beloved Butterfly Lover’s Concerto — a tale of love, longing and transformation. Use the code “NWSXHUSKIES” for a ticket discount. 🎟️

🎓 Grad Fair
Wednesday, June 3 from 12-6 p.m.
📍WPH

Pick up your regalia, decorate your cap and learn about opportunities available to you as an alum-to-be.

Learn more about the Tacoma Husky grad experience and how you can make the most of it: tacoma.uw.edu/commencement/grad-experience

05/08/2026

What does it take to get a job in a tough economy? Register at: https://events.uw.edu/event/CareerPanel2026

Join us for an inspiring UW Tacoma Alumni Career Panel where UW Tacoma grads get honest about their journies- the wins, the pivots, the surprises, and everything in between. Hear firsthand how they navigated the transition from student to professional and the advice they wish they had known sooner. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your ambition. Light refreshments included.

04/23/2026

is TODAY! We have just 24 hours to make a difference. Join me in supporting UWT students on Husky Giving Day.
UW Tacoma is powered by YOU!:
https://together.uw.edu/i/hgd/collection/uw-tacoma/_n8QDDWrNEuNElkF_UYziA?appeal=APL-22788

04/08/2026

It’s UWAA Member Appreciation Month! Member Movie Night is happening on Thursday, April 9th at the The Grand Cinema in Tacoma. Space is limited. Get the details and register to attend at: “

UWAA members! Join us for a captivating nature documentary in Tacoma’s historic district.

04/08/2026

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01/01/2026

Happy New Year to all of our fellow alumni, huskies, husky families, and friends! Wishing all a prosperous, healthy, and joyful year!

12/20/2025

The MLK Jr. Unity Breakfast will be on MLK Day, Monday, January 19th. The keynote speaker is UWT alumna and Seattle City Attorney, Erika Evans. Learn more and register to attend at: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/mlk.

12/10/2025

🌟Do you know a UW Tacoma alum making a difference? 🌍💜 Nominate them today for the 2025–2026 Distinguished Alumni Award!: tacoma.uw.edu/alumni/distinguished-alumni-award-nomination/form.

12/01/2025

ATTN 2015 and 2020 grads!
You can support future Tacoma Huskies by sharing your experiences as a 2015 or 2020 graduate! Please share your insights using the link below by 12/16. Participating takes less than 10 minutes, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card. bit.ly/20-25UWTalum

Thank you!

By going beyond the first job and focusing on five- and ten-year alums’ pathways, NACM data provides a robust set of insights on career preparation, satisfaction, and economic mobility to assist the higher education community.

11/08/2025

They are the first in their families to attend college, but certainly not the last 💜

Check out uwtacoma’s video.