June 24, 2019
Former evening news anchor Shaniqua Manning is using what she learned from WSU’s online strategic communication’s master’s program to excel in her new career leading communications for the Boeing 747 and 767 airplane programs.
News and information for faculty, staff, and the WSU Community
June 24, 2019
Domanic Thomas will be responsible for the holistic development of students, providing programs and services that empower them to realize their educational goals and personal potential. He will begin his position Aug. 8.
June 21, 2019
This year’s national Goldwater pool included more than 1,200 students nominated by 443 academic institutions.
June 21, 2019
No matter where WSU transgender students reside, there are healthcare providers familiar with their health needs and who can provide a welcoming environment.
Upcoming events
June 28 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 19 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 3 12:00 am - 12:30 am
Campus and Community
June 24, 2019
The students are receiving hands‑on learning experiences taught by health care providers, faculty at WSU Health Sciences Spokane and health sciences college students as part of the 24th annual Na‑ha‑shnee Summer Institute.
June 21, 2019
In Japan, a diehard Coug has found that the WSU fight song is a great way to teach his daughter English.
June 20, 2019
The Cook Endowed Chair was established in 1997 to deliver innovative research and teaching that benefits the state’s wheat growers.
June 19, 2019
The $5.5 million project marks the fraternity’s 100th anniversary at WSU and echoes the white-pillared design of the original chapter house.
Science & Technology
June 17, 2019
Training adult grizzly bears to give blood turned out to be much easier than WSU graduate student Joy Erlenbach imagined.
June 13, 2019
The prototypes will be implemented in classrooms in spring of 2020.
June 7, 2019
The new center is funded by a $7.5 million federal grant and will be the only one of its kind focused on improving the durability and lifespan of the nation’s transportation infrastructure.
May 31, 2019
Supported by a $1.4 million grant, WSU researchers are developing new eDNA techniques to reveal and understand endangered amphibians on military bases across the nation.
Food & Agriculture
June 18, 2019
The 2019 field day includes tours on improved growing practices, pest management, and a look at commercial seed trials.
June 18, 2019
Despite their ancient origins, pulse crops, such as dry peas, lentils and chickpeas, are enjoying renewed popularity as scientists and others evaluate options for feeding a growing global population.
June 12, 2019
A research team led by WSU Professor Hanu Pappu has used AI to predict a handful of likely proteins that a virus could attack in plants.
June 3, 2019
Explore the latest tools and ideas in the fight against farm weeds at WSU’s 2019 Weed Science Field Tour, Wednesday, June 19, in Pullman.
Health & Medicine
June 20, 2019
A WSU research team has developed a drug delivery system using curcumin, the main ingredient in the spice turmeric, that successfully inhibits bone cancer cells while promoting growth of healthy bone cells.
June 20, 2019
It’s an in‑flight announcement no one wants to hear. Yet nurses and other healthcare professionals routinely raise their hands to help.
June 19, 2019
The third‑year clinical training is a unique feature of the College of Medicine’s curriculum that focuses on giving students experience in the comprehensive clinical care of patients.
June 10, 2019
The creation of an elective class on mental health has improved pharmacy students’ perceptions of people affected by mental health disorders and confidence in supporting those affected.