WSU celebrates Schweitzer Engineering Hall opening
The $80 million facility serves as the first major milestone in WSU’s broader engineering and design district modernization effort.
Campus & Community
Help celebrate the opening of the new Schweitzer Engineering Hall
Schweitzer Engineering Hall’s official opening is being celebrated Friday, Sept. 18. An open house is planned for 3 p.m., with the ribbon cutting ceremony slated for 4:30 p.m.
Microsoft’s Nathan Baker headlines Innovative Leaders Lecture Series
Baker, a senior partner architect in Microsoft’s quantum applications division, will discuss how emerging computing technologies are accelerating scientific discovery during a Sept. 24 lecture at WSU Pullman.
First WSU home football game of the season happening Saturday
The WSU football team will host Duquesne on Saturday, Sept. 19. Kickoff at Gesa Field is scheduled for 12:30 p.m., with tickets being available via the WSU Athletics website.
Inside Schweitzer Engineering Hall: A first look
Schweitzer Engineering Hall is the new central hub and welcoming front door for the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture.
University Affairs
Regents approve President Cantwell’s goals for FY27, rename Champions Center
Members of the Washington State University Board of Regents on Friday approved President Betsy Cantwell’s goals for fiscal year 2027 as part of a suite of actions at the governing body’s first meeting of the fall semester.
Ferdinand’s Lane closure planned for Sept. 21
Avista crews will close Ferdinand’s Lane between Stadium Way and Fairway Lane beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, for utility work. The Pullman campus road closure is estimated to last two to three hours.
WSU celebrates Schweitzer Engineering Hall opening
The $80 million facility serves as the first major milestone in WSU’s broader engineering and design district modernization effort.
A new-look WSU Board of Regents
This month’s WSU Board of Regents meeting will be the first for three incoming members: Fé LopezGaetke, Mary Nam, and Student Regent Nicole Anthony.
WSU-related Podcasts
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TIAA Consultant on Pullman Campus September Dates
Do you know how much you can contribute to your retirement account for 2026? Are you wondering if you are on track for your retirement? Feeling a bit lost on how to invest your funds? Do you need help adjusting your VIP contribution amount for 2026? This would be a perfect time of year to […]
Social Security Presentation: September 22, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
HRS Benefits is hosting a presentation on Social Security 101 – Everything You Wanted to Know. Social Security representative, Kirk Larson, will be presenting on topics such as: · When are you eligible to receive benefits · How does early retirement affect your benefits · Survivor, Spouse and Disability benefits · How do you get […]
Awards & Achievements
WSU doubles amount of money raised during the Apple Cup Food Pantry Challenge
The number of gifts received, and money donated in support of WSU’s food pantries more than doubled during this year’s Apple Cup Food Pantry Challenge.
College of Veterinary Medicine postdoc awarded prestigious NIH fellowship
Chelsea Osbron received the fellowship to support her research efforts aimed at understanding and ultimately reducing the spread of tick-borne diseases.
Regents Professor Jill McCluskey joins National Academies new Food, Nutrition, and Ag Committee
McCluskey will help guide national science priorities and policies related to food, nutrition, and agricultural production.
Narasimha Boddeti named Voiland College Dean’s Faculty Fellow
Boddeti, assistant professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at WSU, has been named a Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture Dean’s Faculty Fellow.
Science & Technology
Ask Dr. Universe launches new podcast series in Spanish
The pilot episode of the Spanish podcast series aired Aug. 27 and explores what would happen if you were eaten by a shark, with expert guidance from WSU fish veterinarian, Dr. Nora Hickey.
WSU Energy Program and KW Energy help rural homeowners improve energy efficiency
The WSU Energy Program is partnering with KW Energy to help lower-income residents in rural Stevens County improve the energy efficiency of their homes through no-cost duct sealing.
Dr. Universe explains how light helps keep goldfish healthy
With help from WSU fish veterinarian Nora Hickey, Dr. Universe explores how daily cycles of light and darkness help regulate the internal clocks that tell animals when to sleep and perform other essential functions.
Wogmans donate $3M for instructional chemistry laboratories
The pledge from Ned and Nancy Wogman will support three new labs in WSU’s planned Integrated Sciences Building, expanding research and hands-on learning opportunities.
Food & Agriculture
Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington
WSU’s expanding role in a Washington State Fair exhibit showcases how university research, technology and expertise support the state’s farmers and food systems.
WSU experts available to discuss wildfires
As wildfires affect communities across the Pacific Northwest, WSU researchers and Extension specialists are available to discuss wildfire risks, preparedness, and recovery.
CAHNRS showcases Cougar Gold, honey, wine, and more at local food festival
The mid-summer heat didn’t deter a consistent stream of foodies from stopping by the Cougar-themed tents at this year’s Crave! Northwest festival in Spokane.
WSU study shows nutrient loss in vineyards can be attributed to factors beyond fruit harvest
New WSU research gives grape growers a clearer picture of how to manage fertilizer, potentially boosting vineyard productivity and sustainability across Washington state.
Health & Medicine
WSU receives $2.5 million to expand street medicine training
Doctors in WSU’s internal medicine residency program will learn to care for people experiencing homelessness by meeting them where they live in Everett and Spokane.
From Hawaii to Florida, future pharmacists choose WSU to make a difference
The WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences welcomed its largest PharmD cohort in five years, bringing together students from across Washington and the nation.
WSU study: Working from home doesn’t guarantee breastfeeding success
Research challenges conventional wisdom, showing that stay-at-home mothers and those who work remotely face obstacles in sustaining breastfeeding.
Developing AI assistance for diabetes management
The project under way at WSU will help medical practitioners understand how artificial intelligence can assist diabetes patients with glucose tracking and follow‑up care.
Veterinary Medicine
Disease investigator returns to WSU for veterinary degree
WSU graduate Terran Gilbreath is returning to his alma mater, bringing experience in epidemiology and public health as he pursues a veterinary medicine degree.
Spokane cat’s rare diagnosis leads to lifesaving care at WSU
A Spokane cat with a rare congenital liver defect is thriving after receiving specialized surgery and financial assistance through WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Dr. Jeff Abbott named Berger Keatts Distinguished Professor
Established by WSU alumnus Dr. Berger Keatts, the distinguished professorship recognizes faculty members whose work exemplifies excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
WSU’s Good Samaritan Fund eases veterinary costs for Spokane family after fire
A Spokane family whose barn, chicken house, and pasture were destroyed in the Old Trails Fire no longer has to shoulder the cost of lifesaving surgery for their miniature horse, Dudley.
Arts & Culture
Sept. 17 showcase highlights underground comix collection at MASC
A Sept. 17 showcase at WSU’s Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections will feature underground comix that challenged censorship and explored themes largely excluded from mainstream comics.
WSU musicians help silent films find a new voice
WSU musicians and composers will perform newly commissioned scores for classic films during the Kenworthy’s annual Silent Film Festival on Sept. 2 and 9.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU opens three new exhibitions exploring nature
Opening Aug. 25, the exhibitions examine the ways artists engage with landscapes, ecosystems, memory, and place — revealing nature not simply as scenery, but as a living force that shapes identity, culture, and imagination.
‘American Psycho’ author interviews WSU professor about film criticism
Bret Easton Ellis invited WSU English professor Grant Maierhofer onto his podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about film, writing, and creativity.
Business & Economics
Carson College of Business appoints Christopher Cooney to lead the Center for Entrepreneurship
Cooney brings extensive experience mentoring student entrepreneurs and connecting them with industry as he works to expand the center’s partnerships, visibility, and reach.
When ‘helpful’ product reviews lead shoppers astray
Researchers find that featured product reviews online may be “sour fruit” in terms of helping shoppers find what they’re looking for.
Sept. 30: Power Breakfast to focus on how AI is transforming business and higher education
The annual Power Breakfast networking event hosted by the WSU Carson College of Business will feature Debbie Compeau, Phyllis J. Campell Endowed Dean of the Carson College.
Robinhood users target simplicity in choosing stocks
Millions of young investors using popular app to invest tend to favor easy-to-analyze firms when buying stocks.
Politics & Society
Celebration of Hirahara Endowments Planned Aug. 17 in Terrell Library
WSU Libraries will celebrate two endowments supporting the preservation and sharing of a historic collection documenting Japanese American incarceration during World War II.
Washington households continue to face food insecurity, survey finds
A statewide survey found that rising prices and uncertainty over federal assistance continue to strain food budgets for Washington households across income levels.
WSU’s Noriko Kawamura appears on ‘World War II with Tom Hanks’
The emeritus history professor was interviewed for a documentary series that looks back on the 20th century’s most devastating conflict.
WSU’s Singh contributes to National Academies report on climate change, extreme weather
The report concludes that it’s increasingly possible to identify how climate change contributes to heat waves, storms, and other extreme weather events.
Reports & Updates
Foundations respond to changes in federal funding
Over the past week, several foundations have stepped forward to offer rapid response and bridge funding to help mitigate the impact of grant cancellations.
Message from the President:
Leading with purpose
This is a time to carry forward both resolve and innovative thinking with a healthy dose of Cougar pride.
‘Let’s get to work — together’
President Elizabeth Cantwell thanks the university community in a personal message, sharing her belief that WSU is uniquely positioned not only to adapt — but to lead.
Message from Kirk and Noel Schulz:
Thank you, WSU
On their last day as President and First Lady of Washington State University, Kirk and Noel Schulz extend one final thank you for a memorable nine years.