The Milgard School of Business cultivates business leaders through cutting edge and personally accessible education, diverse ... scholarly exploration, and innovative community engagement while promoting social responsibility. We inspire students to become lifelong learners. Established in 1994 as UW Tacoma's Business Administration program, the Milgard School of Business was named in 2003 in recognition of a generous endowment of $15 million from Gary E. Milgard, the Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation and James A. Milgard. The Milgards had a vision of helping build an outstanding business school at the University of Washington Tacoma. Their gift supports our quest for excellence in all that we do. read more