WSU Native Programs welcomed 597 new and returning Native Cougs to campus in Fall 2017, with multiple activities designed for students to meet each other and faculty and staff.
New students in the Tribal Nation Building Leadership Program participated in a two-day orientation in August at the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s picturesque Camp Larson. » More …
Kla-how-yah! My un-tum is Shana Lombard and I am the new Communications Assistant for the year! I am an enrolled member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. I am at Washington State to finish my bachelor’s degree in Journalism Production. I transferred in after I received my associate’s degree from Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, KS. » More …
Name: Abagail Bellin (I prefer Abby)
Tribe: Yup’ik, Alaskan Native
Hometown: Kent, WA
Degree(s) received from WSU, and major and/or minor: Bachelor’s of Science in Architectural Studies. I am continuing with graduate school in Fall 2017, beginning a 2-year Masters of Architecture program » More …
Nisqually tribal member, Anthony Choke, 23, who majored in business with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and change, said that he has grown during his two years at WSU by becoming more diverse, outgoing, and independent. » More …
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 …