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03 Jan Mom’s education success inspires son in quest to earn bachelor’s degree in business

Posted at 06:00h in Business, Business Administration, frontpage, profile, Student, Uncategorized, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – For as long as Mario Rodriguez could remember, his mother, Maria Luisa Rodriguez, had taken one or two classes at a time, determined to earn her bachelor’s degree in business. WSU Tri-Cities business student Mario Rodriguez After working in an assortment of jobs, ranging...

02 May Hands-on experiences lead WSU Tri-Cities graduate to start company helping future engineers achieve dreams

Posted at 10:12h in Academic Affairs, frontpage, profile, Research, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Student, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Arthur Baranovskiy was in seventh grade when he broke his arm, an event that would serve as a catalyst for connecting him to his future career. WSU Tri-Cities electrical engineering student Arthur Baranovskiy stands by the solar panels and...

23 Oct Wine’s origin might affect acceptable price more than taste

Posted at 09:01h in Academic Affairs, Business, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Taste might have less to do with what consumers are willing to pay for wine than you think. In fact, a series of tests showed that non taste-related factors may play a larger role in how much consumers are...

07 Sep Sept. 20: WSU Tri-Cities to host career fair welcoming more than 30 employers

Posted at 16:04h in Alumni, Art, Business, College of Education, Computer science, Design, Psychology, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Science, Student, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities will host a career fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, in the Student Union Building on campus, which will feature more than 30 employers throughout the region. WSU Tri-Cities career fair The career fair offers...

15 Dec Wine business management certificate program begins January 2018

Posted at 09:01h in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Business, Faculty, frontpage, Marketing, profile, Research, Student, Wine, WSUTC News

Wine industry professionals seeking to advance their position or learn more about wine science may benefit from Washington State University’s online wine business management certificate. Registration for fundamentals of the wine business, the first of six modules offered by the Carson College of Business at WSU...

26 Sep Business professor takes talents to Switzerland as part of Carson College international partnership

Posted at 16:19h in Academic Affairs, Business, frontpage, profile, Research, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities Paul Skilton is the first professor from Washington State University Tri-Cities to participate in a teaching abroad experience with a prestigious business school in Brig, Switzerland. WSU partners with the César Ritz Colleges in Switzerland to offer a dual degree program in...

26 May Student uses education from WSU Tri-Cities to launch first business

Posted at 16:09h in Academic Affairs, Business, frontpage, profile, Student, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray RICHLAND, Wash. – Sam Barnes may have another semester before graduating from Washington State University Tri-Cities, but he already achieved his dream of starting his own business. While he completed his college education, Barnes worked first as a marketer beginning in Nov. 2013 and...

24 Apr Don Miller named WSU Tri-Cities distinguished alumnus

Posted at 10:56h in Business, frontpage, profile, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – Don Miller, CEO of Gesa Credit Union, will be honored with Washington State University Tri-Cities’ Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award in recognition of his service, career achievements and dedication to the promotion of educational excellence. Miller will be presented with the award...

01 Dec Discovery Advances Biowaste-to-Jet Fuel Research

Posted at 15:48h in frontpage, profile, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Researchers at Washington State University Tri-Cities have figured out a way to successfully convert a common wood byproduct into hydrocarbon molecules that could be used as jet fuel. Bin Yang, an associate professor of biological systems engineering, said the...

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