Philanthropy

Simpson Strong-Tie gift supports WSU engineering research

PULLMAN, Wash. – An annual $100,000 donation for the next eight years from Simpson Strong-Tie will support Washington State University construction and engineering research in the new PACCAR Environmental Technology Building on the WSU Pullman campus.

Tri-Cities grant funds STEM videos with LIGO, schools

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – High school students, scientists and Washington State University Tri-Cities students in many disciplines are teaming up to make video “STEM Flicks” to improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and workforce preparation.

Feb. 5: Improv to highlight performing arts fundraiser

Gail Siegel, WSU Performing Arts PULLMAN, Wash. – Patrons will support the arts with a night of food, fun and frivolity when Washington State University Performing Arts hosts its second annual “A Midwinter Night’s Gala” fundraising event at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in Daggy Hall. Semiformal attire is suggested, but not required.

WSU Tri-Cities launches new STEM Scholars program

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities will reward up to 10 talented high school students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields with an $8,400 per year academic scholarship, for up to four years, as part of its new STEM Scholars program.

WSU’s largest endowed scholarship benefits future teachers

By Trevor Durham, WSU Foundation PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University announced today the creation of its largest endowed scholarship fund, made possible through a $16.5 million estate gift from San Francisco Bay area developer, philanthropist and alumnus Roscoe “Rock” Logan and his wife, Jane.

Nov. 23: Signature business fundraiser open to public

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business SEATTLE – Chip Hunter, dean of the Washington State University Carson College of Business, is inviting Pacific Northwest business leaders, WSU alumni and all those passionate about supporting business education to the college’s 7th Annual Dean’s Leadership Celebration in Seattle.

Oct. 14: Luminaria lighting, cancer fundraiser honor Floyd

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – A public luminaria lighting ceremony to honor the late President Elson S. Floyd and others affected by cancer will be hosted by students at Washington State University Tri-Cities 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, on the Rotary Stage on campus.