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WSU Tri-Cities, KSD Teaching Bridge program signs first cohort of students for career-connected learning pathway
Seven high school seniors from the Kennewick School District (KSD) signed commitment letters to attend Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities to earn their teaching degree while also working part-time for the Kennewick School District as substitute paraeducators. The Teaching Bridge program is the first program of its kind in the state that focuses on a partnership between a school district and a 4-year university to provide a career-connected learning pathway from high school to college for students interested in careers in education.
May 30, 2023
Mechanical engineering student lands internship with NASA
This summer, first-year mechanical engineering student Sara Christensen will have an out-of-this-world internship experience. She was selected to be an intern at NASA in southern California.
May 18, 2023
Five leaders honored as 2023 WSU Tri-Cities Women of Distinction
Washington State University Tri-Cities recognized five female leaders as Women of Distinction for their contributions to the campus and Tri-Cities community as part of an April 20 inductee ceremony.
April 28, 2023
WSU Tri-Cities to honor more than 315 graduating students May 6
Washington State University Tri-Cities will honor more than 315 graduating students this year. The honorees include graduates from the fall 2022 and spring 2023 terms.
April 26, 2023
WSU Tri-Cities’ Institute for Northwest Energy Futures receives state funding
Washington’s clean energy future became a little brighter when members of the Washington State House and Senate approved Gov. Jay Inslee’s funding proposal for the Washington State University Tri-Cities' Institute for Northwest Energy Futures.
April 26, 2023
WSU Tri-Cities mechanical engineering student awarded fellowship to study in Sweden
Christina Lansing, a Washington State University Tri-Cities second-year mechanical engineering student will receive a $12,000 fellowship to participate in a new exchange and research program between Washington State University and Sweden’s Linkoping University (LiU). Selected by WSU and LiU professors, Lansing will begin her fellowship in fall 2023.
April 10, 2023
WSU Tri-Cities’ BSEL, Heyne, tapped to guide development of Snohomish County sustainable aviation fuel R&D center
Washington State University Tri-Cities and Snohomish County will partner to bring a proposed research and development center for sustainable aviation fuels to life. Snohomish County officials announced Tuesday plans for a $6.5 million Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Applied Research and Development Center located at Paine Field in Snohomish County. The first-of-its-kind center will offer fuel testing, fuel finishing and the world’s first fuel repository.
April 3, 2023
WSU Tri-Cities Coding Cougs team takes second place at Crimson Code Hackathon
An all-female team from Washington State University Tri-Cities’ Coding Cougs student organization won second place in the novice division at the 11th annual Washington State University Crimson Code Hackathon event held in February in Pullman, Washington. The team developed an application to help people connect with each other by trying new activities together.
March 24, 2023
WSU Tri-Cities presents Women in STEM event March 23
Washington State University Tri-Cities, the MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion and the WSU Tri-Cities Career Center will be hosting a Women in STEM event on Thursday, March 23 from 5:30-7 p.m. on the WSU Tri-Cities campus in the East Auditorium and via Zoom.
March 20, 2023
WSU Tri-Cities campus is the perfect place to ‘plant seeds’
For Zarryn Duong, a Kennewick native and first-generation student, going to college after high school was always the plan. He grew up with an interest in engineering, while his father dreamed of him becoming a doctor. It wasn’t until he took a career quiz in high school that pointed him to neurology that he started to think perhaps his father knew best. And it wasn’t until he started at Washington State University Tri-Cities that he realized how important making connections and getting involved would be to earning his bachelor’s degree and getting accepted into medical school.
March 7, 2023
WSU’s Tom Collins named innovator of the year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine
A recent increase in wildfire smoke has challenged the wine and grape industry. Tom Collins, assistant professor in Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture & Enology at WSU Tri-Cities, is dedicated to finding a solution.
February 24, 2023
WSU Tri-Cities faculty named National Academy of Inventors senior member
Washington State University Tri-Cities engineering professor Xiao Zhang has been honored as a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors. The Academy recognizes senior members for their success in patents, licensing, and commercialization as well as for having produced technology that has, or will have, a significant impact on society. Zhang will be inducted formally at the Academy’s annual meeting in June in Washington, D.C.
February 23, 2023
Find Your Path. Choose Your Focus.
Lian Jacquez
Digital Technology & Culture alumnus
“WSU Tri-Cities is a hidden gem,” he said. “We are located in an area that offers great opportunities without a lot of the competition that one might experience at a much larger university. And the people who work here – our faculty, administration, staff and everyone behind the scenes – are here to make sure we all succeed. We, as students, aren’t just a number or another name on the roster.”
Vanessa Moore
Business alumna
“I am very grateful for my experience here and the people I came to know and what I have gained as a result, getting my degree was important to me, and I wanted to finish it without accruing any student loans. The feeling of completion and accomplishment and knowing that I did well is so validating.”
Catalina Yepez
Pre-Med Alumna
“Everybody here at WSU Tri-Cities is trying to help you succeed, there are a lot of resources here if you use them, and they help you out a lot. I am very happy I came here. WSU Tri-Cities has made me realize that optometry is a competitive field and I need to be a competitive applicant. I’ve definitely gotten help every time I’ve asked for it.”
Geoff Schramm
Environmental Science Alumnus
“Attending WSU Tri-Cities is probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, the connections I’ve made here, the mentors I’ve had, the external family that I’ve now gained as part of the WSU Cougar community, is priceless. I couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing opportunities I’ve had and people I’ve met through my experience at WSU Tri-Cities.”
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