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.
Check out some of the ways you can support WSU Tri-Cities students!
Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF)
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.
Chancellor’s Excellence Fund
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.
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
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.
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.
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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
- AACCES William Owen Bush Scholarship at WSU Tri-Cities
- AACCES Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship at WSU Tri-Cities
- Agar Family Endowed Scholarship
- Anthony C. James/USTUR Scholarship Fund
- Battelle Scholars Endowment Fund at WSU Tri-Cities
- Betty B. Bement-Adams Endowment
- Carl Zangar Memorial Scholarship
- Curran Family Scholarship Endowment at WSU Tri-Cities
- Dr. Byron Marlowe Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Dr. Charles Skinner Science Scholarship Endowment
- George and Marianne Grant Tri-Cities Engineering Endowment
- Herbert M. Parker Memorial Fund
- Institute of Management Accountants, Washington Tri-Cities Chapter Scholarship
- James Cochran Scholarship
- Kenneth L. Young Scholarship in Engineering Fund
- Lee D. Philipp Electrical Engineering Scholarship Endowment
- Max E. Benitz Memorial Scholarship
- Patricia J. Titzler Scholarship Endowment
- Patricia L. Startzel Memorial Scholarship at WSU Tri-Cities
- Paul J Certa and Leela M Sasaki Endowed Scholarship Fund at WSU Tri-Cities
- Peter Smith Finance Excellence Endowment
- Ray & Marilyn Robinson Endowment Fund – WSU Tri-Cities
- Ray and Chieko Whitlow Endowed Scholarship Fund at WSU Tri-Cities
- Ronald and Susan Kathren Scholarship Endowment
- Tri-City Herald/New Tribune of Tacoma Endowed Scholarship at WSU Tri-Cities
- William and Fanny Mitchell Scholarship Endowment
- William R. Wiley Endowed Scholarship
- WSU Tri-Cities Carson Veterans Scholarship Fund
- WSU Tri-Cities College of Education Endowed Excellence Fund in Honor of Laurie Bauermeister
- WSU Tri-Cities Columbia Crimson Classic Scholarship Endowment
- WSU Tri-Cities Endowed Pat Phillips Scholarship Fund
- WSU Tri-Cities Ryan Learn Endowed Scholarship
- Yanely Mendoza Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Annual Scholarships
- WSU Tri-Cities Carson College of Business Scholarship Fund
- WSU Tri-Cities Education Scholarship Fund
- WSU Tri-Cities Engineering Scholarship Fund
- WSU Tri-Cities Liberal Arts Scholarship Fund
- Hoogenboom/Wilkerson Liberal Arts Scholarship
- WSU Tri-Cities Nursing Scholarship Fund
- WSU Tri-Cities Sciences Scholarship Fund
- WSU Tri-Cities Viticulture and Enology Scholarship Fund
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
- Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities (ASWSUTC) Development Fund
- Provides support for student leadership, clubs, and other student activities on the Tri-Cities campus.
- Friends of Max E Benitz Library Fund
- Provides overall support for the library at WSU Tri-Cities.
- Hanford Oral History Project at WSU Tri-Cities
- Provides support for the development, acquisition and preservation of Hanford Oral History Collections.
- Hanford History Project Fund at WSU Tri-Cities
- Provides support in preserving and interpreting Hanford’s historical legacies which may include, but is not limited to student research, engaging in outreach, and support of internship opportunities.
- Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF) Fund
- Provides support for INEF with its efforts in research, student and faculty support, along with outreach and community activities.
- WSU Tri-Cities Alumni & Events Coordination Fund
- Provides support for programs that further engage with our community and alumni in support of enhancing the presence of WSU Tri-Cities within our region.
- WSU Tri-Cities MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion
- Provides support for enhancing student experiences at the MOSAIC Center by supporting activities, workshops, guest speakers and other services that provide awareness with building and culturally-affirming programming for student success.
- WSU Tri-Cities Undergraduate Research Excellence Fund
- Provides support for undergraduate research opportunities for students attending WSU Tri-Cities.
- WSU Tri-Cities Veteran’s Program Development Fund
- Provides support to Veteran students and the Veterans program on the Tri-Cities campus.
- USTUR Professional Development Fund
- Provides support for the professional development of the faculty and scientists of the United States Transuranium & Uranium Registries (USTUR). For more information, please contact Sergei Tolmachev, Director USTUR (509-946-6870; stolmachev@wsu.edu).
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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