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13 Oct Photography exhibit at WSU Tri-Cities inspires connection to migrant farmworker history in the Yakima Valley

Posted at 15:56h in Art, Community Engagement, frontpage, mosaic, Staff, student success, WSUTC News

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage month, Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities hosted a multi-dimensional series of events that highlighted the lives of Yakima Valley farmworkers from the 1960s and 70s and their fight for improved working and living conditions. Using photography, guest speakers, film, and...

09 Oct Scholarships at WSU Tri-Cities make a difference for first-generation student

Posted at 13:52h in frontpage, INEF, student success, WSUTC News

For Edgar Bustamante, a junior in the electrical engineering program, the road to educational success has not been easy. “As a first-generation college student and an immigrant, my educational journey has been both challenging and rewarding. For a long time, I have been dedicated to...

29 Sep WSU Tri-Cities student honored for dedication to rural mental healthcare

Posted at 10:58h in frontpage, Nursing, profile, student success, WSUTC News

Mental healthcare is a growing priority for many Washington residents. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic uncovered a great need for mental health professionals across the United States, with many rural areas lacking access to professionals completely....

21 Sep Student teaching abroad program is an eye-opening experience for WSU Tri-Cities student

Posted at 10:31h in College of Education, Education, frontpage, Student, student success, WSUTC News

As a soon-to-be elementary school teacher, Washington State University Tri-Cities student Jackie Gama knew she wanted to integrate her culture with her teaching experience. When she was presented with an opportunity to complete her student teaching requirement abroad, she knew she could accomplish just that....

18 Sep WSU Tri-Cities hosts fall career and internship fair on campus

Posted at 10:10h in frontpage, student success, WSUTC News

Students and community members seeking employment or internships will have the opportunity to meet with area employers at the Washington State University Tri-Cities career and internship fair on Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held on the WSU Tri-Cities...

11 Sep Advisory committees give a voice to students

Posted at 09:11h in ASWSUTC, frontpage, student success, WSUTC News

Students at Washington State University Tri-Cities who are looking to serve their fellow classmates and help create positive change on campus are encouraged to submit applications to join an advisory committee. Student representation on these committees plays a pivotal role in influencing the committee's decisions...

03 Aug WSU Tri-Cities master’s student joins Board of Regents

Posted at 10:47h in frontpage, profile, student success, WSUTC News

Isaac Marroquin, a master’s student at WSU Tri-Cities who served in several student leadership roles as an undergraduate, is joining the university’s Board of Regents as the next student regent....

25 Jul Brigette Hinnant named WSU Tri-Cities 2023 Outstanding Senior for the Department of English

Posted at 09:55h in frontpage, profile, student success, WSUTC News

Washington State University Tri-Cities’ 2023 Outstanding Senior for the Department of English is Brigette Hinnant. Originally from Kennewick, Hinnant has earned a bachelor of arts in English, with a major in literary studies and a minor in professional science and technology writing. Prior to attending...

18 May Mechanical engineering student lands internship with NASA

Posted at 15:54h in frontpage, student success, WSUTC News

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....

10 Apr WSU Tri-Cities mechanical engineering student awarded fellowship to study in Sweden

Posted at 13:34h in frontpage, Student, student success, WSUTC News

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...

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