By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Food insecurity has proven to be a critical issue for many college students and their families, which is why Lamb Weston has joined forces with Washington State University Tri-Cities to support the Cougar Cupboard, the campus’ food pantry...
By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities recently signed an agreement with Valdemar Family Wine Estates to explore educational opportunities for international collaboration in the field of wine science. Jesús Martínez Bujanda Mora, CEO of Valdemar Family Wine Estates, and WSU Tri-Cities...
By Scott Weybright, WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences RICHLAND, Wash. – A research group led by Washington State University Tri-Cities scientists has found a way to turn daily plastic waste products into jet fuel. In a new paper published in the journal Applied...
By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities A new book by a Washington State University Tri‑Cities associate professor of history examines the complex relationship between religion, race, and government‑led antipoverty initiatives, and how this complex dynamic resonates in today’s political situation. WSU Tri-Cities history professor Robert Bauman In his book,...
By Stephen Nakata, Division of Student Affairs Washington State University has been selected as a First Forward Institution for its dedication to serving first‑generation college students. WSU joins the inaugural cohort of 80 universities and colleges across the nation selected by the Center for First‑Generation Student Success, an initiative...
By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Doctors, professors, police officers and more were aspirational careers presented by 13 eighth-grade GEAR UP students this spring during a career showcase evening at Washington State University Tri-Cities. Top honors went to Tiana Tran of John Sager Middle School...
By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have developed an environmentally-friendly, plant-based material that for the first time works better than Styrofoam for insulation. WSU Tri-Cities post-doctoral researcher Peipei Wang attaches a cellulose mixture sample to a freeze...
By WSU Insider SPOKANE, Wash. – The Washington State University Board of Regents approved the design and construction of a 40,000-square-foot academic building for undergraduate studies in biology, chemistry and education in science, technology and math, or STEM, fields. WSU Tri-Cities campus The $30.4 million facility is being...
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...
By WSU Government Relations The Legislature adjourned its 2019 session just before midnight Sunday, having approved budget compromises. Most notably, the Legislature fully funded WSU’s $14.4 million request for core funding to support the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. The operating budget package completes funding for...
