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August 29, 2025

University of Washington Tacoma

The University of Washington Tacoma has established the Strickland Fellowship for Career Pathways, named in honor of Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland's contributions to education and workforce development in Tacoma and the South Sound. The program provides students with hands-on experience working on municipal projects in Tacoma city departments, helping them prepare for engineering careers close to home. The fellowship's name was unveiled during a ceremony recognizing Strickland, who helped shape the program's vision while serving as Tacoma's mayor. The program was established through a partnership between UW Tacoma, Tacoma Public Utilities and local nonprofit Degrees of Change. It aims to build a local workforce pipeline that helps meet the region's need for more STEM talent. The program began with a focus on civil engineering with plans to expand into other disciplines within UW Tacoma's School of Engineering and Technology. The second cohort of students will begin the fellowship in September. More information is available at tacoma.uw.edu/stricklandfellowship.




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