Name: Kalina Ebling
Tribe: Quinault Indian Nation
Hometown: I grew up in Moclips, WA before moving to Aberdeen, WA. Right now I live in Pullman year round due to living expenses.
Degree(s) received from WSU, and major and/or minor: My degree is a Master’s in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles. » More …
Rachel “Chedda” Ellenwood, Nez Perce tribal member, and two-time recipient of the prestigious Udall Scholarship, graduated this spring with her bachelor’s in comparative ethnic studies (CES), and minors in American Indian studies and women’s studies. » More …
Name: Kaysha Kawailehua Mata-Peahu
Tribe: Karuk Tribe
Hometown: Lihue, HI
Degree(s) received from WSU, and major and/or minor: BA in Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles » More …
As the saying goes, “ball is life.” For 25-year-old Frazier Myer of the Chehalis tribe, basketball has been the driving force behind his pursuit of higher education and helped him determine his career path.
Any free time he had during his years as a college student, he could be found on the basketball court. “All my friends play basketball,” said Myer, noting, “I always have a basketball in my car.” » More …
John Reichel, 22 year-old Cowlitz tribal member, graduated with honors from the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication in May.
Reichel graduated with a specialization in journalism and media production. During his time on campus, he hosted a radio show on KUGR Cougar College Radio, and served as the general manager of the station for the 2016-17 school year. » More …
Name: Tillie Keyonnie Torpey
Tribe: Coeur d’Alene
Hometown: Plummer, ID
Degree/Major: Bachelor of Education, Elementary Education » More …
Ken Lokensgard and KE-Niah-Kiw “Kay Kay” Weso are teaching for their second summer in collaboration with the Colville Higher Education Department. Over the course of the summer, they meet with thirty student interns to teach employability skills, professional development, and ways to successfully interview and work for their tribe after graduation. Also within the program will be teaching of the understanding of tribal governments and theirtheir functions. » More …
On April 1st, Washington State University hosted their third annual Indigenous Research Conference. The conference was organized by the WSU Chapter of the Society of Indian Psychologists, led by Ph.D. candidate Greg Urquhart (Eastern Band of Cherokee descent). It was supported by WSU’s Plateau Center for Native American Research & Collaboration, a branch of Native American Programs, and the Center for Mestizo and Indigenous Research. » More …
Who are we as Native people? We know that our students, staff, and faculty represent diverse tribes, backgrounds, and experiences. The academic setting is an environment that challenges each of us in our identity as Native people as well as our values and world views. » More …
Kevin Night Pipe, video coordinator for WSU football was honored with the 2016 Pac-12 video coordinator of the year award. » More …