About Campus Communities
Washington State University's historic main campus is in Pullman. Also in Eastern Washington are WSU's regional campuses in Spokane and the Tri-Cities. The University's third regional campus, just north of Vancouver, serves southwest Washington. This map shows the WSU campus locales.
A true "college town" in every positive sense of the word, Pullman shows evidence of WSU's presence throughout the community, from WSU banners on light posts to citizens proudly wearing the university's crimson and gray colors.
Pullman is well known for its quality of life, with friendly neighbors and a wealth of cultural and recreational activities. Pullman has one of the top 100 school districts in the United States, according to the Hearst Foundation. The new Pullman Regional Hospital is a key medical facility and attracts excellent health care providers to the area.
Pullman and nearby Moscow, Idaho, home of the University of Idaho, are part of the Palouse Knowledge Corridor, which takes advantage of two research land-grant institutions located eight miles apart. The two universities share selected courses and research programs, benefitting students and the public.
Spokane is the business, transportation, medical, industrial and culture hub of the Inland Northwest. The Spokane County population in 2000 was just under 418,000, increasing to 440,000 according to a 2005 estimate.
WSU Tri-Cities is in Richland which, along with Kennewick and Pasco, make up the Tri-Cities. The combined population for the three cities in the 2000 Census was just over 125,000 with population growing to 140,000 according to a 2005 estimate . The largest employer in Richland is Battelle Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
WSU Vancouver is located just north of the city of Vancouver at Salmon Creek, in Clark County. Vancouver, with a growing high tech industrial sector, is part of the greater Portland (Oregon) metropolitan area. Clark County had a population of just over 345,000 in the year 2000, with an estimated population of more than 400,000 today.
Selected Resources on Campus Communities
In and Around WSU - Pullman Campus
City of Pullman and Pullman Chamber of Commerce
Pullman School District and Pullman Regional Hospital
Palouse Economic Development Council and Whitman County
City of Spokane and Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce
Spokane Area Economic Development Council
City of Richland and Richland Chamber of Commerce
Tri-City Industrial Development Council
Final Two Provost Candidates to Visit Campus May
13, 14
Candidate Evaluation Form Now Available Online
First Two Candidates Will Visit Campus in Early May
Seeking Provost & Executive VP Nominations
Search Committee to Hold Public Meetings Feb. 26
President Floyd appoints Committee for Provost / Executive Vice President Search
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