WSU appoints new chancellor of Tri-Cities branch

RICHLAND - H. Keith Moo-Young has been named the new chancellor of Washington State University's Tri-Cities branch, effective June 1.

Moo-Young has served as dean of the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology at California State University, Los Angeles, since 2006.

WSU President Elson S. Floyd said Moo-Young has "experience building community and business partnerships ..."

Moo-Young was one of three candidates invited to WSU Tri-Cities to meet with members of the campus community and the community at large. He will receive an annual salary of $300,000.