Atmosphere
Tucked in the southeastern corner of Washington State, the Palouse is known for its landscape of rolling hills and open land. Residents find little to no traffic or pollution in a college-town atmosphere that fosters community interaction and diversity.
Cultural events
Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum , located on campus, showcases performances from live music to stand-up comedy. WSU’s Museum of Art, also on campus, is the largest gallery in the Northwest. The Washington-Idaho Symphony, provides its listeners classical and contemporary music.
Pullman and the Palouse prairie
Pullman, Washington has been called a "Dreamtown" by Demographics Daily, proving the city's high quality of life. Pullman has a population of around 26,000. The city is part of a region known as the Palouse, one of the world's top producers of wheat, lentils, barley, and dry peas. Every year downtown Pullman hosts the National Lentil Festival with food, a cook-off, and parade.
The Palouse is rich in history, dating back to more than 10,000 years. Lewis and Clark passed through on their journey to the Pacific Ocean. Because the Palouse was inhabited by Native Americans, Lewis and Clark may have been the first non-indigenous people to traverse Washington State.
This photo of WSU's Alumni Centre taken in the fall showcases one part of our lovely campus.
