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Why WSU Tri-Cities

location-stem
Tri-Cities ranked #7 in nation for STEM graduates. Get connected to prestigious internships and jobs.
Affordable – 55% of students pursuing a bachelor’s degree do not pay any out-of-pocket expenses for tuition.
minority
Over 50% of students come from diverse backgrounds.
A university home for all. 

An increasing number of students are choosing to obtain their four-year degree from Washington State University Tri-Cities. The local university’s total fall enrollment grew by 3.3% this year, thanks in part to a 16% increase in first-year students – the largest first-year class in the campus’s history. Undergraduate enrollment increased by 5.2%, compared to last fall and new transfer students increased by 2.2%.

September 20, 2024

The Washington State University Tri-Cities Institute for Northwest Energy Futures invites the community to an open house and ribbon-cutting.

September 9, 2024

The Washington State Conservation Commission has awarded researchers from Washington State University Tri-Cities $200,000 to test a new process for managing manure. It has the potential to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, while also making the process more economical for dairy farmers and improving cow health.

August 28, 2024

Jean Dodson Peterson, the founding chair of Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, was recently named one of Wine Enthusiast magazine’s Future 40 Tastemakers of 2024.

August 28, 2024

Jaimes was a 2024 recipient of a Gilman International Scholarship, granted to students across the United States through a competitive selection process.

August 7, 2024

The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub (PNWH2) project received Phase 1 award status from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to begin initial planning, permitting and analysis activities. Washington State University Tri-Cities will play a key role in this venture. Part of the award will be used to benefit local communities in Washington, Oregon, and Montana and address environmental justice issues.

August 2, 2024

A new cross-campus course between Washington State University Pullman and WSU Tri-Cities is enabling history and architecture graduate students to bring rarely told stories about east Pasco’s racial history to life.

July 29, 2024

On July 19, Washington State University Tri-Cities’ Empowering the Future Energy Workforce Program received the 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

July 22, 2024

Reem Osman, (’24 BS Comp. Sci.) a Sudanese American, born and raised in Saudi Arabia, moved to the United States to pursue higher education. She had one goal: to make the most of her college experience.

May 31, 2024

Welcoming its second cohort, the Teaching Bridge Program signed 24 graduating high school students to earn degrees in education at WSU Tri-Cities while working as part-time paraeducators in local schools.

May 29, 2024

Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology (V&E) has promoted wine scientist Tom Collins from assistant professor to associate professor.

May 9, 2024

Washington State University Tri-Cities will honor more than 280 graduating students this year. The honorees include graduates from the fall 2023 and spring 2024 terms. 

April 29, 2024

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Lian Jacquez

Lian Jacquez

Digital Technology & Culture alumnus

“WSU Tri-Cities is a hidden gem,” he said. “We are located in an area that offers great opportunities without a lot of the competition that one might experience at a much larger university. And the people who work here – our faculty, administration, staff and everyone behind the scenes – are here to make sure we all succeed. We, as students, aren’t just a number or another name on the roster.”

Vanessa Moore

Vanessa Moore

Business alumna

“I am very grateful for my experience here and the people I came to know and what I have gained as a result, getting my degree was important to me, and I wanted to finish it without accruing any student loans. The feeling of completion and accomplishment and knowing that I did well is so validating.”

Catalina Yepez

Pre-Med Alumna

“Everybody here at WSU Tri-Cities is trying to help you succeed, there are a lot of resources here if you use them, and they help you out a lot. I am very happy I came here. WSU Tri-Cities has made me realize that optometry is a competitive field and I need to be a competitive applicant. I’ve definitely gotten help every time I’ve asked for it.”

Geoff Schramm

Geoff Schramm

Environmental Science Alumnus

“Attending WSU Tri-Cities is probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, the connections I’ve made here, the mentors I’ve had, the external family that I’ve now gained as part of the WSU Cougar community, is priceless. I couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing opportunities I’ve had and people I’ve met through my experience at WSU Tri-Cities.”

WSU Tri-Cities is a dynamic and engaged university
dedicated to excellence in research and teaching.