New to WSU? Orientation sessions are available to help you learn more about your position at Washington State University. All new employees are encouraged to attend within their first 30 days of employment. Orientation is divided into two sessions: Part 1: New Employee Orientation occurs from 8:30 AM–12:30 PM and provides information on medical, dental, life and […]

This course is part of the Research Administration Series.  This course covers issues unique to contracts at WSU. Specific topics include: Overview of the scope of research Basic definitions Business aspects of contracts Four basic principles in contracting WSU’s Standard Research Agreement Hot topics associated with contracts Contract close-out Wednesday, November 3, 2:00–3:45 PM Register […]

Changes to the Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits will impact all benefit-eligible employees starting January 1, 2022, as recently explained in a letter mailed by the Health Care Authority to all benefit-eligible employees’ residential addresses.  One of the changes is an automatic enrollment into the 60% benefit plan, unless you opt-out or elect the new […]

Please note, this course is not a Workday training. Please see the Workday Training Catalog for a complete list of Workday courses and learning materials. This course provides an overview regarding how the electronic forms system functions. Tuesday, November 2, 10:00–11:00 AM Register here Interested in other training opportunities? Visit the WSU Training Website.

The retirement is effective Nov. 15.

He will also serve as a faculty member in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. Isaacs brings 34 years of neurology experience to the position.

WSU is celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month and International Pronouns Day with new initiatives that will allow students to include their pronouns on class rosters and CougarCards.

WSU President Kirk Schulz has honored 11 individuals as well as the entire clinical staff of Cougar Health Services for their leadership in safeguarding the university community this past year.

The 124‑page “roadmap” outlines current challenges and pathways to help maintain healthy soils as an agricultural and environmental resource.

Co‑hosts Sean Alexander and Patrick Shults, foresters for northeast and southwest Washington, respectively, created the Forest Overstory podcast as a new avenue for woodland education.

On a Halloween pumpkin, warts, and bumps have a certain spooky charm. But some unwanted bacteria open the door to infections that ruin this bright, seasonal fruit.

The researchers will use management of reservoir water in Washington’s Columbia River Basin as a test case to understand how the environment and society interact to shape rule-following.

A theoretical outbreak at a small fast food restaurant chain made people hesitant to eat at big name restaurants even though they were uninvolved, a WSU‑led study found.

Mobile apps taking cues from slot machines and how social media’s playbook for increasing engagement is being applied to investments were among the topics Kahlil Philander discussed with the film’s producers earlier this year.

Participants will receive two pasta samples from Black Cypress restaurant in Pullman, answer a short questionnaire about texture and flavor preferences, and receive a $20 gift card to the establishment.

Nathan Mallory, Expeditors’ director of risk management and insurance for the Americas, will speak about supply chain risk during the pandemic from 5–6:15 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4, via Zoom.

The energy—and the Cougar spirit—is stronger than ever.

WSU Insider is joining the rest of Washington State University in recognizing the Labor Day holiday.

Ellen Taylor, who holds a PhD in clinical psychology, previously served as WSU’s senior associate vice president for student engagement in the Division of Student Affairs.

While an improving state economy leaves WSU’s state appropriations intact, an estimated decline in tuition revenue requires all campuses, colleges and departments to continue to operate with lesser budgets.

The institute earned a Mather Institute Promising Practices Award recognizing its work on education, service, and research for the senior living industry.

Celli of the Paul G. Allen School for Global Health received the Zoetis Animal Health Award for Research Excellence at the College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual Research Symposium.

Ryan Driskell and his team believe human skin has the capability of regenerating without any noticeable scarring.

WSU’s fifth annual Research Week culminated with a ceremony honoring faculty and staff who exemplify research excellence on Friday, Oct. 15.