RICHLAND, Wash. – When Ashlee Iverson went fishing with her dad recently on a remote stretch of the Yakima River, the last thing they expected was company. They were surprised to find a homeless man named Brett living by the river. “He was friendly and well-mannered...
RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities recently received a $25 million seven-year GEAR UP grant to prepare students in low-income schools to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs project will hire close to 100 new employees...
Elinor Lake and her family have always been environmentally conscious. From ensuring their appliances were energy efficient to making the effort to turn off the lights every time they left the room, she and her family knew that even small actions could make an impact. But...
Art of nearly very variation will be featured during Washington State University Tri-Cities’ Night with the Arts from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Oct. 28 on campus. Those attending will enjoy the Chancellor’s Art Exhibition Series, the WSU Tri-Cities student art exhibit, a community exhibit and...
Washington State University Tri-Cities invites the public to explore the university’s programs, facilities and more during its fall open house from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Oct. 22. Throughout the day, prospective students and their families will meet with staff as they explore student life,...
By C. Brandon Chapman, College of Education VANCOUVER, Wash. – Washington State University has won a five-year, $2.2 million grant to increase the number of certified K-8 teachers with bilingual and English learners (EL) endorsements and to provide professional development to improve EL instruction. One of the...
RICHLAND, Wash. – A doctoral student at Washington State University Tri-Cities is one of 15 worldwide, and the only U.S. student, selected to participate in a recent week-long school in Germany about developing safe, reliable chemicals in a sustainable way. A school excursion to a lab...
RICHLAND, Wash. – Groundbreaking for the 800-bed student housing complex at Washington State University Tri-Cities will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, north of the Consolidated Information Center. “We welcome members of the community to join us,” said Chancellor Keith Moo-Young, who with WSU President Kirk...
By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities Elmar VillotaRICHLAND, Wash. – In Elmar Villota’s home country of the Philippines, as much as 15 percent of households do not have electricity. Villota, a doctoral student in biological systems engineering at Washington State University Tri-Cities, is motivated to close that...
By Monique Van Sant, WSU Tri-Cities intern RICHLAND, Wash. – Scientist James Conca will talk about the evolution and future of the worldwide energy market and specific dangers facing energy sources at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, and at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in the...