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Why WSU Tri-Cities

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WSU Tri-Cities received the 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award, which honors universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter STEM fields.
Thanks to financial aid, grants, scholarships and loans, half of WSU Tri-Cities students earning a bachelor’s degree pay zero out-of-pocket expenses for tuition.
Over 50% of WSU Tri-Cities students come from diverse backgrounds, and half of our students are first in their family to attend college.

Higher education doesn’t just change individual lives, it powers entire communities. In the Tri-Cities, Washington State University Tri-Cities and Columbia Basin College (CBC) are doing exactly that: serving as engines of opportunity that fuel financial success, workforce development, and long-term economic growth.

April 30, 2025

Thirteen Washington State University Tri-Cities undergraduate students presented six different projects at the Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) 2025 at WSU Pullman and two groups returned home with top awards.

April 18, 2025

Four students from Washington State University Tri-Cities have been awarded a total of $36,000 in fellowships to study in Scandinavia during the fall 2025 semester. This initiative aims to eliminate financial barriers and provide transformative international experiences for students from diverse backgrounds.

April 4, 2025

Balloons, banners, flags, and a gathering of students, faculty, and staff—along with Butch T. Cougar—filled the steps of the Elson S. Floyd Building on Wednesday morning to welcome Washington State University’s 12th president, Dr. Elizabeth Cantwell, to campus.

April 4, 2025

Washington State University Tri-Cities recognized eight leaders as Women of Distinction for their contributions to the campus and Tri-Cities community as part of a March 27 inductee ceremony.

March 31, 2025

Growing up in Warden, Washington, a small farming community of about 2,500 people, the dream of working for NASA might have seemed far-fetched. Yet, for Washington State University Tri-Cities alumnus Benjamin Tomlinson, it became a reality.

February 12, 2025

Changki Mo, academic director and professor in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at WSU Tri-Cities, has been named a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

February 4, 2025

Washington State University Tri-Cities Cougar Tracks is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy Hanford Field Office (DOE) and its Hanford contractors to host the One Hanford Leadership Academy.

January 13, 2025

Eight students in Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology (V&E) recently traveled from the Tri-Cities campus west across the Cascades to witness Woodinville’s flourishing wine scene.

January 8, 2025

An innovative scholarship initiative that combines monetary support with mentorship and experiential learning opportunities is ready to help students excel during their educational journey at Washington State University Tri-Cities.

December 19, 2024

Washington State University Tri-Cities Institute for Northwest Energy Futures’ (INEF) Director Noel Schulz was recently elected to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Board of Directors.

December 5, 2024

In response to a growing need for mental health providers in the Mid-Columbia region and across the state, Washington State University Tri-Cities' Bachelor of Arts in Social Work program will welcome its first cohort of undergraduate students in fall 2025.

November 12, 2024

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Lian Jacquez

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

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

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.”

WSU Tri-Cities is a dynamic and engaged university
dedicated to excellence in research and teaching.