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Elizabeth Chilton standing at a podium in front of the Ida Lou Anderson House on the WSU Pullman campus.

Ida Lou Anderson House dedicated on the Pullman campus

June 9, 2023

The Ida Lou Anderson House was formally dedicated Thursday in front of a crowd of dozens of members of the WSU and Pullman community, where it now serves as the official residence of the Pullman campus chancellor.

A doctoral student uses a brush to gently remove dirt from a piece of wood at an archeological site.

Kalispel Tribe and WSU collaborate on 5,000‑year‑old archeological excavation

June 6, 2023

New long‑term care tax begins in July

June 8, 2023

Good To Know

WSU Board of Regents approves actions related to Athletics budget

June 9, 2023

WSU scientists studying plant systems to increase understanding of oil production

June 8, 2023

Students support small town with museum dreams

June 8, 2023

Employers register now for WSU student employment fair Aug. 15

June 5, 2023

Campus & Community

Ida Lou Anderson House dedicated on the Pullman campus

June 9, 2023

Students support small town with museum dreams

June 8, 2023

As part of WSU’s Rural Community Design Initiative, students are working with the LaCrosse community on ideas for an Ice Age Floods and Heritage museum at the site of an old gas station.

Employers register now for WSU student employment fair Aug. 15

June 5, 2023

The Student Employment Fair is set for 1-3 p.m., Aug. 15, on WSU Pullman’s Glenn Terrell Mall. It is open to all students and any departments looking to fill part-time, local, and on-campus employment positions.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with pride stickers

June 2, 2023

Fifteen different pride flag designs, each including the WSU spirit mark, are available for purchase for $1 each, and you can buy a bundle containing all 15 flags for $12.

University Affairs

WSU Board of Regents approves actions related to Athletics budget

June 9, 2023

The department is anticipating an $11.5 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2023 due to a combination of Pac-12 Conference and other revenue shortcomings as well as departmental expense overruns.

Ida Lou Anderson House renaming ceremony happening June 8

June 5, 2023

The commemoration of the Ida Lou Anderson House is taking place from 4:30–6 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, at 755 NE Campus Street in Pullman. The event is free, with all members of the public invited to attend.

WSU Board of Regents host retreat in Pullman June 8–9

June 2, 2023

The meeting — which includes an executive session — will take place inside the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center. The business portion of the retreat will be broadcast live on YouTube.

WSU Athletics addresses $11.5 million budget deficit

June 2, 2023

The shortfall is from a combination of unexpected decreases in Pac‑12 Conference revenue distributions, other revenue sources falling short of projection, and operating costs that exceeded the approved budget.

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Benefits & Training

DRS Pre-Retirement Seminar — June 2023

June 2, 2023

Are you considering retiring? Join a pre-retirement seminar to assist you in your planning. Topics include: Retiree Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance Enrollment Processes; Medicare and Social Security; Voluntary Employee’s Benefit Association Medical Expense Plan (VEBA MEP); Annual Leave Payment; Voluntary Investment Programs; Retirement Income, and; Retirement Supplementation for WSURP participants. These seminars are split […]

WA State Employee Assistance Program: ‘Disruptive and Bullying Behaviors: Considerations for the Workplace’

May 24, 2023

This live webinar, presented by the Washington State Employee Assistance Program, will review opportunities to identify disruptive and bullying behaviors, how to place disruptive behaviors on a continuum of concerning behaviors, and learn about the impacts of disruptive and bullying behaviors on physical and emotional safety. May 31, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Register now to save your spot and learn […]

Awards & Achievements

Ji Yun Lee receives NSF CAREER award for community resilience research

June 1, 2023

The assistant professor in WSU’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering received the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career award for her work helping communities better prepare for wildfires.

Dr. Jessica Bunch recognized for excellence in veterinary rehabilitation

June 2, 2023

The WSU veterinarian and assistant professor was recently awarded one of the highest national honors for veterinary rehabilitation — the 2023 John J. Sherman III Award for Excellence in Veterinary Rehabilitation.

WSU Vice President Chaudhry honored by university in Romania

June 1, 2023

Asif J. Chaudhry, vice president of WSU’s Office of International Programs and WSU Pullman vice chancellor, was recently awarded the title Doctor Honoris Causa of Ovidius University in Constanta, Romania.

WSU graduate student Megan McLean earns educator grant

May 31, 2023

The mathematics and science education Ph.D. student will receive the Ferrucci Distinguished Educator Award, which will help her improve programming for students at Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane.

Science & Technology

Kalispel Tribe and WSU collaborate on 5,000‑year‑old archeological excavation

June 6, 2023

Ancient Tribal earth ovens built long before the Egyptian pyramids are being excavated as part of the first archeological project made public by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.

Ticks prove resilient to extreme temperatures

June 1, 2023

Tick season is here, along with increased danger of Lyme disease, and it turns out the tiny arachnids are even tougher than previously thought.

Plants can distinguish when touch starts and stops

May 31, 2023

Even without nerves, plants can sense when something touches them and when it lets go, a WSU-led study has found.

WADDL plays important summer role screening fish for emerging diseases

May 30, 2023

A federally funded project at WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine could be pivotal in detecting emerging viruses that may threaten important and at‑risk aquatic species like salmon.

Food & Agriculture

WSU scientists studying plant systems to increase understanding of oil production

June 8, 2023

The project, funded by a $1.2 million National Science Foundation grant, will help researchers figure out how to make plants produce more oil, which could be a viable substitute to petroleum-based products in the future.

Self-teaching web app improves speed, accuracy of classifying cereal DNA variations

June 5, 2023

Agricultural Research Service and WSU scientists have developed an innovative web app called BRIDGEcereal that can quickly and accurately analyze the vast amount of genomic data now available for cereal crops.

WSU, BYU release three new quinoa varieties bred for global food security, nutrition

June 1, 2023

Passed from grower to grower, three new quinoa varieties co‑developed at WSU are helping farmers in Rwanda and other African countries improve nutrition and food security.

WSU, WSDA helping businesses succeed through new regional food center

May 16, 2023

Funded through a $400 million USDA initiative, the center is one of 12 being established nationwide to build capacity for a diverse and inclusive set of farm and food-based enterprises to support food supply chains.

Health & Medicine

Reduced Doctor of Pharmacy tuition for non‑resident students

May 22, 2023

The 30% reduction is intended to help address the acute pharmacist shortage by drawing more students to study and serve in Washington.

Science-focused messaging could help reduce cannabis use during pregnancy

May 16, 2023

WSU researchers found that conveying simple, scientific facts about how THC can harm a fetus was associated with reduced intentions to use cannabis while pregnant.

Research addresses mental health, substance use in supportive housing

May 9, 2023

As cities across the state and country are struggling to deal with a worsening homelessness crisis, a group of WSU scientists is helping to improve outcomes for people in permanent supportive housing.

WSU launches undergraduate biomedical degree program to address health care worker shortage

May 8, 2023

The new Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences program is designed to help community college students enter health care fields. Classes will start in fall 2024.

Veterinary Medicine

WSU lab joins network identifying new pathogens

May 25, 2023

As part of the $1.7 billion Pathogen Genomics Center of Excellence, the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory will play a key role preventing the spread of disease-causing pathogens, including new COVID-19 variants.

Expired medical supplies get second life

May 24, 2023

A donation of medical supplies from Cougar Health Services is helping veterinary students prepare for their first live-animal surgeries.

WSU cardiologist ensures chimps have healthy hearts

May 16, 2023

As the lead cardiologist at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Dr. Lynne Nelson recently visited the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest in Cle Elum to perform cardiac exams on three newer residents.

Special needs dog rescue seeks specialized care

May 10, 2023

WSU provides veterinary care to many of the Double J Dog Ranch sanctuary’s permanent residents — all with disabilities ranging from neurological and orthopedic disorders to blindness and deafness.

Arts & Culture

Recycling fashion helps educate WSU students

May 18, 2023

Designers will be showing off their upcycled apparel and accessories, including dresses made from kitty litter bags and discarded liquor pouches, as part of this year’s Washington State Recycling Association’s Trashion Show.

WSU Schnitzer Museum begins ‘What Was Always Yours and Never Lost’ exhibit May 16

May 9, 2023

The exhibit provides an essential introduction to recent works of video art and experimental documentary by Indigenous film and video makers across North America.

Faculty artists gain valuable support for their work

May 5, 2023

WSU faculty members are among 16 artists statewide to each receive $10,000 Artist Trust Fellowship awards in recognition of their artistic excellence.

Center for Arts and Humanities named for David G. Pollart

April 19, 2023

The WSU alumnus’ gift of more than $1.5 million provides perpetual annual funding for arts, music, and humanities programming, including student engagement opportunities like internships and study abroad.

Business & Economics

Video game advertising venture wins big at 20th annual Business Plan Competition

April 28, 2023

Business software solutions and mobile app technology for social good were collective themes presented at the 20th annual Business Plan Competition on Thursday, April 27.

WSU online graduate business programs receive global recognition in CEO Magazine

April 24, 2023

CEO Magazine ranked online MBA and executive MBA programs from WSU’s Carson College of Business as No. 27 and No. 26, moving up in rankings from No. 34 and No. 55 the previous year.

Cash prizes available for students who create sustainable solutions to linen waste

April 19, 2023

Pullman Marriott Hotels is funding prizes for the three best products created from hotel linen waste by WSU students.

Fake news on Facebook increased 2020 election doubts

March 30, 2023

New WSU research shows that the main driver of doubt among voters about the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election was the consumption of fake news, which was primarily gleaned off Facebook.

Politics & Society

Sharing American political and judicial expertise overseas

May 25, 2023

Recipient of a Fulbright Senior Specialist award for a three-week visit to Slovakia, WSU’s Cornell Clayton held a series of lectures for graduate and undergraduate students focusing on contemporary American politics.

Committee works to eliminate hazing at WSU

May 22, 2023

The committee creates regular opportunities for representatives across the WSU system who work with student groups, departments, and organizations to share hazing prevention strategies and learn from one another.

Aggregating data on AAPI groups can be ‘a form of erasure’

May 22, 2023

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Micronesian, and Pacific Islander groups — alongside a growing number of data scientists — are concerned about the practice of collecting their many identities under one demographic category.

Gov. Inslee signs capital, operating budgets

May 19, 2023

In addition to funding a significant portion of WSU’s compensation request for 2023–25, the operating budget includes millions for new degree programs, scholarships and university-affiliated centers across the state.

Reports & Updates

Cougar Athletics budget update

May 22, 2023

WSU has made steady progress toward balancing the athletics budget the past several years. Unfortunately, though, we are facing tremendous headwinds that will make closing out fiscal year 2023 more challenging than expected.

An update on the WSU system strategic plan

April 19, 2023

A brief update on some of the progress made in the past year and highlights of some of the notable achievements.

Addressing WSU’s rankings and reputation

April 13, 2023

Rankings shouldn’t drive how WSU educates or serves its communities but the university should take steps to ensure everything practically possible is being done to improve the university’s national reputation and rankings.

Our long-term fiscal health

March 14, 2023

President Kirk Schulz provides some details on how WSU has navigated its long‑term fiscal health since 2016, including comparisons with peer public research universities.