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RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities will honor 12 individuals as part of its 2018 Women of Distinction class during a gallery exhibition opening and reception at 4 p.m. on April 20 in the Consolidated Information Center Art Gallery on campus.

The 91����Ƶ Women of Distinction program recognizes female students, staff, faculty, alumnae and community members who have made notable contributions to the campus and their community through service, teaching or involvement.

“It is our honor and privilege to recognize exceptional female leaders, mentors and overall professionals that have given back to the university and their communities,” said Chris Meiers, 91����Ƶ vice chancellor of student affairs. “These are individuals who have improved access to educational opportunities, created pathways for others to be successful and generally provided incredible support to the next generation of leaders.”

Those being honored as the 91����Ƶ 2018 Women of Distinction class include:

• LoAnn Ayers – United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties president and CEO
• Eadie Balint – 91����Ƶ professional development and community education coordinator
• Diahann Howard – Port of Benton director of economic development and governmental affairs and Tri-Cities Research District executive director
• Savanna Kresse – 91����Ƶ junior studying history and pre-law
• Kate McAteer – 91����Ƶ assistant vice chancellor of academic affairs
• Mysti Meiers – 91����Ƶ senior academic advisor
• Judy Morrison – 91����Ƶ academic director for the College of Education and associate professor of education
• Maegan Murray – 91����Ƶ public relations/communication coordinator
• Sarah Newcomer – 91����Ƶ assistant professor of education
• Darlene Scrivner – Columbia Basin College special assistant to the president
• Karen Sinclair – Mission Support Alliance project manager
• Dani Young – 91����Ƶ junior studying civil engineering

After the ceremony on April 20, all photos and biographies of the award recipients will be on display in the East Building hallway next to The Bookie, 91����Ƶ’ student bookstore.

The honorees will also be highlighted on the 91����Ƶ Women of Distinction website at /women-of-distinction/.

Contact:

Danielle Kleist, 91����Ƶ specialist assistant to the vice chancellor for student affairs, 509-372-7104, danielle.kleist@wsu.edu