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Research Superstar Best for WSU Tri-Cities

1/25/2007

" The future has never looked brighter for Washington State University Tri-Cities.  Community support for the first freshman class -- scheduled to start this fall -- is phenomenal..... "

Incoming President Floyd to Visit Campuses

1/23/2007

"Elson S. Floyd, recently selected to be the 10th president of Washington State University, effective July 1, 2007, will be visiting and touring the WSU campuses Feb. 6-9 and 12-13....."

Elson Floyd Named New WSU President

12/13/2006

"Elson S. Floyd, president of the four-campus University of Missouri, was selected Wednesday by the Washington State University Board of Regents as the university’s 10th president....."

Award Winning Teacher

11/15/2006

"Terrell Young’s goal is to learn each college student’s name by the first  day of class. And his interest continues long after they’ve graduated and have classrooms of their own....."
 

WSU Expands Scholarship Programs for Fall 2007

11/01/2006

"Washington State University has announced a broad expansion of its scholarship and grant awards, including full payment of tuition and mandatory fees for all low-income and lower middle-income in-state students and an increased pool for merit scholarships....."
  

WSU Tri-Cities Plans for Four-Year University

10/26/2006

"A draft plan to expand current degree programs at Washington State University Tri-Cities down to the freshman level is available for public review and comment.  This plan will be sent to the Higher Education Coordinating Board by the end of November....."
  

Three-Part Program to Support WSU Tri-Cities Freshmen

10/25/2006

"Washington State University Tri-Cities Chancellor Vicky Carwein has announced a major initiative that includes scholarships, mentoring and internship programs to support the students of the campus's first freshmen class, scheduled to begin classes next fall....."

   

Three-Part Freshman Program Announced at WSU Tri-Cities

10/25/2006

"Vicky Carwein, chancellor at WSU Tri-Cities, has announced a major initiative -- including scholarships, mentoring and internship programs -- to support the students of the campus's first freshmen class, scheduled to begin classes next fall....."
         

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Regents Approve Floyd at 10th WSU President

12/13/2006

"Board unanimously votes for Floyd to take over for President Rawlins, who will retire in June....."

WSU Tri-Cities to Give All Freshmen Scholarships

11/28/2006

" WSU Tri-Cities will become the next WSU extension to offer four-year bachelor’s degree programs, and will celebrate this by giving every student in its first freshman class a scholarship....."

WSU to Give Free Tuition to Students Who Qualify for Aid

10/30/2006

"WSU has announced a new scholarship program that will allow some future full-time students to attend college for free.  Beginning next fall, Washington residents who qualify for Washington State Need Grants or a federal Pell Grant will have required tuition and mandatory fees....."

  

WSU May Offer a Tuition-Free Freshman Year

8/01/2006

"Concern over the number of college degrees in Washington sparks proposals for remedies for the changing economy.  Washington may start offering its students a freshman year free of tuition costs to attract more students to college....."

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Battelle Ups Ante For WSU Tri-Cities

2/02/2007

"One student admitted into Washington State University Tri-Cities' first freshmen class could cash in on a new $2,000 scholarship announced by the university and Battelle on Thursday.  'We're putting the dollars in to help students, which is really what it's all about,' said Battelle Senior Vice President Len Peters....."

Enrollment Down a Bit at WSU Tri-Cities

1/27/2007

"Spring enrollment figures at Washington State University Tri-Cities show a more diverse enrollment that also includes more full-time students. The branch campus' actual enrollment, known as a head count, was down from 1,106 students attending classes in spring 2006 to 1,035 in spring 2007, but....."

State Board Approves WSU Tri-Cities' 4-year Transition Plan

1/26/2007

"The state's Higher Education Coordinating Board unanimously approved Washington State University Tri-Cities' transition plan Thursday, capping public efforts to advance the upper division campus to four-year status. Immediately following the board's vote during its morning meeting at....."

Research Superstar Best for WSU Tri-Cities

1/25/2007

"The future has never looked brighter for Washington State University Tri-Cities.  Community support for the first freshman class -- scheduled to start this fall -- is phenomenal, and plans are under way to add even more freshmen in the second year.  Now the campus is poised to get a needed boost into the big leagues....."

State Board OKs Transition Plan for WSU-TC

1/25/2007

"The state's Higher Education Coordinating Board unanimously approved Washington State University Tri-Cities' transition plan this morning, capping a lengthy public process to grant the upper division campus four-year status. The campus plans to enroll the equivalent of 35 full-time....."

WSU Tri-Cities Still Looking for "Graduating" Class of 2011

1/20/2007

"Only a handful of days remain for prospective students to apply for Washington State University Tri-Cities' first freshman class if they want to cash in on guaranteed scholarship money....."

WSU Picks its Next President 

12/14/2006   

"After a four-month nationwide search, Elson S. Floyd was named Wednesday as the 10th president of Washington State University.  The president of the four-campus University of Missouri system will replace V. Lane Rawlins when he retires June 30....."

Incentives Drawing Students to University

11/19/2006

"Kirsti McDaniel thought she'd have to take a year off to work and save money before she went to college. But a new program announced recently by Washington State University Tri-Cities means the Richland High School senior won't have to wait. The university is offering each member of its first....."

Washington State Matches University of Washington Tuition Deal 11/01/2006

"Last month it was the University of Washington's "Husky Promise."  Now Washington State University is offering a similar free-tuition guarantee to low-income students, the "Cougar Commitment." School officials in Pullman said Tuesday they expect to waive tuition for about 825....."

WSU Tri-Cities to Offer Next Year's Freshman Class $3,000 Scholarships 10/24/2006

"Washington State University Tri-Cities plans to offer each member of next year's first freshman class a $3,000 scholarship to entice applicants.  It also plans to offer another $3,000 scholarship during their senior year to encourage students to finish their degree at the Richland campus....."

 

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Husky Promise, Cougar Commitment

11/04/2006

"The requirements are similar for both programs. The universities will cover tuition and fees for students who are state residents and who qualify for federal Pell or state need grants....."

 

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Missouri President Chosen to Lead WSU

12/13/2006

"University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd was hired Wednesday as the 10th president of Washington State University.  Floyd, 50, will succeed V. Lane Rawlins, who will retire June 30 after seven years as president....."

WSU Offers Free Tuition Too

11/01/2006

"Just weeks after the University of Washington announced it would guarantee free tuition to low-income students, Washington State University says it will do the same.The "Cougar Commitment" will cover tuition and mandatory fees for new freshman and transfer students who are Washington....."

 

 


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