Celebrating our legacy. Investing in the future of students across the Palouse.
For more than a decade, Palouse Pathways has helped local students and families navigate one of life’s biggest decisions: finding the best-fit college or university at the best possible price.
Founded by long-time Moscow resident Peggy Jenkins, Palouse Pathways began as a grassroots effort to ensure every student in the Palouse had access to clear, reliable, and free college guidance. Peggy’s leadership and impact have been extraordinary. In September 2025, she was honored with the Inclusion, Access, and Success Award by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) for her tireless commitment to expanding educational opportunity for rural students.
With Peggy’s move to New Mexico, Palouse Pathways is proud to build on her legacy and launch the next chapter of our work to support students and strengthen our region’s educational future.
Why This Work Matters More Than Ever
At a time when higher education is being questioned and, in many ways, undervalued, Palouse Pathways stands firmly for access, affordability, and opportunity. National research continues to show that earning a college degree leads to higher lifetime earnings, better health outcomes, greater civic engagement, and stronger communities.
Here on the Palouse, we know that access to higher education isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our work is about helping every student find the school that fits them best, whether that’s University of Idaho, Washington State University, Spokane Falls Community College, or a national institution, and ensuring they can attend at the best possible price.
Palouse Pathways complements the incredible work of our local schools by offering free programs and advising that allow students to explore further the passions, interests, and questions they engage with in the classroom. Together, we help students and families make informed choices that open doors, save money, and strengthen our community.
Our Impact
Palouse Pathways has:
Reached hundreds of families through free public events that make college information accessible to all, and guided families through financial aid planning and scholarship strategies that save thousands in tuition costs.
Served students and families in towns across Latah and Whitman counties, including Colfax, Genesee, Garfield, Moscow, Palouse, Potlatch, Pullman, and Troy.
Supported more than 100 students through our Scholars Program, with the program’s first college graduates achieving at least an 88% graduation rate within four years. The current Scholars cohort has 48 active members participating from high schools across the Palouse.
Helped students identify and pursue their best-fit schools, from community colleges to regional universities to selective national institutions.
Strengthened the local community by connecting students with summer jobs, internships, and community service opportunities, and collaborated with local colleges, businesses, and organizations to showcase the many education and career possibilities here on the Palouse.
Every program we offer, from advising sessions to public workshops, remains completely free to families across the Palouse.
Our Fundraising Priorities
To sustain and expand this impact, we’re launching a community fundraising campaign focused on four core priorities:
Executive Director Role - Establish full-time leadership to build partnerships, secure grants, and ensure the long-term sustainability of Palouse Pathways.
Public Events - Expand free workshops, mentoring, and family advising sessions each year.
Student Experience Scholarships - Provide campus visits, enrichment programs, and leadership experiences that expand students’ horizons and confidence.
Scholars Program - Support a dedicated cohort of students who receive mentoring, leadership opportunities, and personalized college and career guidance.
Every contribution ensures that Palouse Pathways remains a free, community-powered resource helping students, families, and schools work together to make higher education more accessible, affordable, and meaningful.
How to Give
Your support will help write the next chapter of Palouse Pathways. To learn more, visit palousepathways.org/support-our-work or contact us at info@palousepathways.org.
Together, we can ensure that every student in the Palouse has access to the knowledge, support, and confidence they need to find their best-fit college or university at the best possible price, and the opportunity to give back to the community that raised them.
