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Ohl family donates $50,000 to launch WSU Tri-Cities Impact Scholars program, calls for community support

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.

Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF)

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The Washington State University Tri-Cities Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF) is a new research center located on the WSU Tri-Cities campus to help address the increasing demands for resilient, affordable, and available low-carbon electricity and transportation fuels. The institute is also developing curriculum to support future workforce needs across various energy sectors.

With your support, INEF can continue it’s efforts in research, outreach educational and other activities, along with faculty & student assistance.

For more information about INEF, contact Anneke Rachinski at anneke.rachinski@wsu.edu or by phone at 509-372-7207.

Give to INEF

Chancellor’s Excellence Fund

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The Chancellor’s Excellence Fund provides discretionary funds for the WSU Tri-Cities campus supporting the most current and compelling needs of our students and campus community. These funds provide resources for academic excellence, research, student support, and other key areas that support the Chancellor’s mission.

Give to the Chancellor's Excellence Fund

Cougar Cupboard & Student Emergency Fund

“I can count on that when I go to school, I will always have something to eat and that takes a weight off of my shoulders. I am very grateful for the Cougar Cupboard and the food security it provides me.” – Luis Moreno, WSU Tri-Cities student

Give to the Cougar Cupboard

Give to the Student Emergency Fund

Kenneth L. Reeves Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Kenneth L. Reeves Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to support a junior or senior at Washington State University Tri-Cities (Ken’s alma mater) who is majoring in the Environmental and Ecosystems Sciences program. Ken was an avid outdoorsman and prided himself a naturalist with a great respect for nature. He hiked Mount Whitney twice, loved fishing and boating, and enjoyed studying geology. Ken was certified by the State of Washington as a Master Gardener and was active with other Master Gardeners in Tri-Cities to better some of the area’s public parks and gardens. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to a student who shares his love of nature and pursue a career to helping improve and sustain the environment.

Give to the Kenneth L. Reeves Memorial Scholarship Fund (Sciences)

College of Engineering Development

Washington State University Tri-Cities School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has been upgrading major components of its engineering lab thanks to a generous $200,000 investment from Doug and Julia Hamrick.

Give to the WSU Tri-Cities College of Engineering Development Fund

Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF)

With your support, INEF can continue it’s efforts in research, outreach educational and other activities, along with faculty & student assistance.

For more information about INEF, contact Anneke Rachinski at anneke.rachinski@wsu.edu or by phone at 509-372-7207.

Give to INEF

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WSU Tri-Cities Funds and Programs

Priority Funds

WSU Tri-Cities Chancellor’s Excellence Fund
- The principal of this fund shall be used to provide support for the Chancellor’s office at WSU Tri-Cities and any emerging campus priorities or scholarships awarded at the discretion of the Chancellor.
WSU Tri-Cities Student Emergency Fund
- The principal of this fund shall be used to provide emergency financial support for students in hardships.
WSU Tri-Cities Student Cougar Cupboard
- Funds help purchase items that are not regularly received by donations and to maintain the Cougar Cupboard.
WSU Tri-Cities Scholars Excellence Fund
- The Scholars Excellence fund provides student scholarships to any major at WSU Tri-Cities. This fund also supports the overall scholarship program, and the Annual Scholarship Recognition event.

Endowed Scholarships

Annual Scholarships

College Development Funds

BSEL Development Fund
- Provides support to the Bioproducts, Sciences, and Engineering Laboratory (BSEL) on campus. This includes research, faculty support, and graduate research studies.

Environmental Engineering Development Fund
- Provides support for students and faculty within Environmental Engineering program.

WSUTC Carson College of Business Development Fund
- Provides support for students and faculty within the Business program at WSU Tri-Cities.

College of Engineering Development Fund
- Provides support for the overall Engineering program on the WSU Tri-Cities campus.
WSU Tri-Cities Arts & Culture Development Fund
- Provides support for artistic and cultural events (and their related facilities) sponsored in full or in part by WSU Tri-Cities. This includes, but is not limited to, exhibitions, performances, lectures and other fine arts and cultural programming.
WSU Tri-Cities Education Development Fund
- Provides support for students and faculty within the Education program at WSU Tri-Cities.

WSU Tri-Cities CAHNRS Development Fund
- Provides support for programs, activities, and other student and faculty needs under the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) which supports the Wine Science Program on the Tri-Cities campus.

WSU Tri-Cities Civil Engineering Development Fund
- Provides overall support for the Civil Engineering program on the Tri-Cities campus.

WSU Tri-Cities Engineering Laboratory Development Fund
- Provides support for lab equipment and supplies which will help maintain and enhance instruction in any Electrical Engineering laboratory courses on the Tri-Cities campus. This could include supporting part-time Engineering students to maintain the lab infrastructure.

WSU Tri-Cities Liberal Arts Development Fund
- Provides support for the overall Liberal Arts program on the Tri-Cities campus.

WSU Tri-Cities Mechanical Engineering Development Fund
- Provides support for students and faculty within the Mechanical Engineering program on the Tri-Cities campus.

WSU Tri-Cities Sciences Development Fund
- Provides support for the overall College of Sciences program at WSU Tri-Cities.

WSU Tri-Cities Student Affairs Development Fund
- Provides support for programs and activities within the Student Affairs Department. This includes student services that support student success, including but not limited to, such services as counseling, advising, mentoring, tutoring, staff professional development, and any other services necessary for the success of students at WSU Tri-Cities.

Program Funds

Impact Future Generations

By including WSU Tri-Cities in your estate or financial plans, you will make a lasting difference and provide opportunities to future generations. You can plan a gift to benefit us today or after your lifetime, often with tax benefits for you.

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