WSU Tri-Cities

RICHLAND, Wash. — The Washington State University Board of Regents voted this morning to approve the construction of a student union building at WSU Tri-Cities.

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.

By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have found a way to make jet fuel from a common black fungus found in decaying leaves, soil and rotting fruit. The researchers hope the process leads to economically viable production of aviation biofuels in the next five years.

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – More than 200 students will present more than 100 projects next week during the Undergraduate Research Symposium at Washington State University Tri-Cities.

PULLMAN, Wash. – Hydrogen-powered cars, 3D-printed hip replacements and artificially intelligent robots will be exhibited as Washington State University students from across the state show off their knowledge, skills and innovation at the Engineering Capstone Expo on Friday, May 1.

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – A Washington State University Tri-Cities professor intends to “clear the air” of misconceptions surrounding the controversial herbicide Roundup when he speaks at ecology and pesticide workshops in Chile next month.

By Darin Watkins, Murrow College of Communication RICHLAND, Wash. – A short re-creation of a live circa 1930s radio broadcast will be part of a free, public discussion about the future of community radio at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the Washington State University Tri-Cities East Auditorium.

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington State University chancellors traveled to the state capitol this week to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the regional campuses and to witness passage of Senate Resolution 8663 honoring their 1989 founding.

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – After serving in various leadership roles at Washington State University Tri-Cities, graduating senior Roman Lara is among 32 students nationwide selected for a summer leadership institute in Stoney Brook, New York.

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Prospective students and their families can explore options to pursue bachelor’s degrees at a free, public preview 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in the West Building at Washington State University Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland.