Diversity

A full slate of events is scheduled beginning on Thursday, Jan. 16 with a film and culminating with a keynote address by W. Kamau Bell on Jan. 23.

For her accomplishments as an undergraduate, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) honored Hilary Zuniga as its gonfalon bearer in the winter 2019 commencement ceremony at WSU Pullman.

Bullying, and at times even physical abuse, were not uncommon during Bella Butcher’s high school tenure – the realities of growing up gay in rural Oklahoma. Now, in her freshman year at WSU, Butcher is looking to help others navigating a similar path.

The need for a diverse workforce in STEM fields remains strong and some industry leaders are investing in WSU’s Team Mentoring Program (TMP) to help increase their pool of candidates.

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.