Tri-Cities

The hottest place in Washington state was …

By Linda Weiford, WSU News PROSSER, Wash. – As Washington state emerges from its most blistering summer on record, the state’s hottest place was, ironically, an area known for giant irrigation sprinklers and well-tended orchards and vineyards. With the mercury hovering above 100 degrees for 22 days, including a scorching 113 in June, the Tri-Cities […]

May 9: WSU Tri-Cities to graduate 345 students

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Approximately 345 students will participate in the Washington State University Tri-Cities commencement at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd. Doors open to the public at noon. The event is free and tickets are not required.

Hospitality business management expands to Tri-Cities campus

By Jeffrey Dennison, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – On March 12, the Washington State University Faculty Senate voted to extend the bachelor of arts degree in hospitality business management (HBM) to the Carson College of Business on the Tri-Cities campus. The degree will offer two majors: HBM and wine business management.

Tri-Cities chancellor to address national STEM leaders

By Madison Rosenbaum, WSU Tri-Cities communications intern RICHLAND, Wash. – Affordable access to higher education in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, math) and preparing graduates to enter companies in these fields will be the topics presented this week by the Washington State University Tri-Cities chancellor to national STEM leaders.