Post by University of Washington Tacoma

One degree closer to their dreams. 🎓 On this campus, we're big fans of our first-generation Tacoma Huskies — the change makers, go-getters and visionary students first in their families to earn a college degree. When they make up more than half of our student body, the only option is to hype them up like there's no tomorrow. And last week, we did exactly that. 🎊 Together, we celebrated the Class of 2026 in style, honoring the accomplishments of our first-gen graduates with a stole to represent every hurdle, every all nighter and every new experience to navigate without a roadmap. Between loved ones, family members, advocates and support systems of every kind, it was a packed house for our first-generation grads, and we couldn't be prouder of all they've achieved. 💜 #UofWA #UWTacoma #TacomaHuskies #FirstGenerationGraduate #ClassOf2026