Diversity

WSU Tri-Cities Chancellor Sandra Haynes is one of many females serving in leadership roles throughout the WSU system who were first-gen students.

Faculty, staff and students throughout the WSU system are invited to participate in a series of events this week in celebration of National First-Generation Day on Nov. 8.

With the help of a $1.2 million NSF grant, a WSU psychologist is leading a new program to empower women to seek career advancement and leadership opportunities in higher education throughout the northwest.

CAMP Director Michael Heim said the ultimate reward for the hard work he and his staff perform is watching CAMP students graduate and find their dream jobs.

Unprecedented efforts across the WSU system are creating innovative diversity, equity and inclusion programs at a historic rate.

The Udall award will support Brendible’s goal to advance education systems for Native American communities and her plan to teach in Alaska where her extended family lives.

The award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

A new MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion at WSU Tri‑Cities will be a home to student resources to enhance equity and inclusion, a place to discover more about various cultures and a central location for students to dialogue and learn about current social issues.

Savanna Navarro Kresse played an instrumental role in creating the new WSU Tri-Cities Inclusion Center—a space dedicated to diverse students of all kinds so they can gather, learn from each other, and seek support.

Amber Graham has been appointed the 2019-2020 chair of the President’s Commission on Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation.