An environmental and ecological systems major is among two WSU students selected from more than 3,400 applicants representing 332 colleges and universities across the U.S. to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. » More …
A WSU student who delved into the local history of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s has earned a national award, one of 16 in the country.
John Menard of Yakima, Wash., a senior in history, will travel to New York City on June 3 to accept the Gilder Lehrman History Scholar Award. The honor recognizes outstanding college juniors and seniors who have demonstrated academic and extracurricular excellence in American history or American studies, as well as a commitment to public service and community involvement, according to the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History website. » More …
WSU trumpeter Brian Ploeger won an international Graduate College Soloist Award from the prestigious jazz journal DownBeat magazine. He is a graduate teaching assistant and master’s candidate in the School of Music. » More …
CAS junior and triple-major Justin F. Niedermeyer was awarded a Barry M. Goldwater scholarship for 2015. The merit-based awards, typically for $7,500, go to college sophomores and juniors in science, engineering, and mathematics who intend to pursue a career in research. » More …
After serving in various leadership roles at WSU Tri-Cities, Roman Lara, a graduating senior in digital technology and culture, is among 32 students nationwide selected for a summer leadership institute in Stoney Brook, New York. » More …