First Palouse-trained physicians ready to serve
More than a decade after plans for a family medicine residency in Pullman began, WSU and Pullman Regional Hospital have graduated their first two physicians.
Campus & Community
Open scholarship workshop series offered in October, November
WSU faculty and researchers can learn practical ways to manage, share and preserve their work in a free online workshop series this fall. The three sessions run Oct. 2, Oct. 30 and Nov. 20.
Ferdinand’s Lane closure planned for Sept. 28
Avista crews will close Ferdinand’s Lane between Stadium Way and Fairway Lane beginning at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, for utility work. The Pullman campus road closure is expected to last six to eight hours.
Mural inspired by Libraries’ Gallup Collection to be unveiled on Sept. 29
Artist Jiemei Lin’s “Living Archive” brings the Inland Northwest’s rivers, wildlife and outdoor history to Terrell Library, with details drawn from rare fishing books tucked throughout the work. The public is invited to see it at 3 p.m. Sept. 29.
Engineering students help bring clean water to Bolivian town
Representing the WSU Chapter of Engineers in Action, three Cougs spent two months in Bolivia helping to bring clean water to the remote town of Altamira.
University Affairs
Faculty, administrative professional raises to take effect Oct. 1
Eligible WSU faculty and administrative professional employees will receive a 1% salary increase effective Oct. 1, with the increase reflected in their Oct. 26 paychecks.
WSU invests in new enterprise tools, resources to support digital accessibility
Beginning this fall, WSU faculty and staff will have access to several new tools to help them ensure their digital content is accessible.
Internal funding opportunities support WSU research, scholarship, and creative activity
WSU faculty can apply for internal funding to launch research, advance creative and scholarly work, build partnerships and strengthen future external funding proposals.
Schweitzer Engineering Hall dedicated during community celebration
The opening of the new hub for Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture is celebrated with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and chorus of gratitude.
WSU-related Podcasts
From WSU:
Food safety, WSU stories, science answers for kids, and more — listen to podcasts from Washington State University.
About WSU:A selection of programs about Washington State, produced by alumni and friends.
WSU PodcastsBenefits & Training
PEBB Retiree Insurance Overview (via Zoom) October 9, 2026
This presentation is the same presentation which was held on September 17, 2026. Whether retirement is approaching soon or is still part of your long-term planning, you are invited to attend a virtual presentation on PEBB Retiree Insurance, presented by a PEBB retiree benefits representative. This session is designed to help you understand how retiree […]
TIAA Consultant on Pullman Campus 4th Quarter 2026 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 or preparing for 2027? TIAA consultant, Eli Jenkins, will […]
Awards & Achievements
WSU student journalist picked for New York Times mentorship program
Lucille Stutesman, editor-in-chief of The Daily Evergreen, is the first WSU student selected for The New York Times Corps, a mentorship program pairing aspiring journalists with Times reporters and editors.
Anjan Bose elected International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
A globally recognized expert in electric power systems, Bose has helped shape many of the technologies and analytical tools that underpin today’s electric grid.
WSU earns top 100 in U.S. News ranking of best public schools
WSU’s undergraduate international business program is also now among the top-ranked in the nation.
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.
Science & Technology
WSU Energy Program launches Residential Energy Code Calculator
The calculator, available on the WSU Energy Program website, streamlines energy code documentation for residential construction across Washington.
Zebrafish reveal wider role for gene linked to human albinism
Tiny, striped zebrafish are helping scientists trace how a gene linked to albinism influences eye development, work that may ultimately help explain some of the vision problems experienced by people with the condition.
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.
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.
Food & Agriculture
New WSU-backed academy aims to connect science to cities for food production
A new WSU-backed academy will help city leaders use university research to integrate rooftop gardens and other food-production systems into urban development.
Game-week Harvest Markets to share tastes of WSU innovation
Two free Harvest Markets on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 will showcase WSU-grown foods, student-made products, and agricultural innovations ahead of home football games.
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.
Health & Medicine
First Palouse-trained physicians ready to serve
More than a decade after plans for a family medicine residency in Pullman began, WSU and Pullman Regional Hospital have graduated their first two physicians.
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.
Veterinary Medicine
NIH awards WSU researcher $3M to study inflammatory response during virus infection
WSU researcher Santanu Bose is investigating why the immune response to RSV can damage the lungs, with the goal of finding treatments for RSV and other viral infections.
WSU veterinarians, students provide care for neglected horses
WSU veterinarians and students helped prepare 66 neglected horses for adoption by providing health assessments, vaccinations and other essential care.
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.
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.
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
SEL corporate partnership empowers Carson Coug talent development
Through real-world projects, mentorship and internships, SEL gives Carson College students practical experience while building its future workforce.
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.
Politics & Society
WSU researchers to develop messages to help Washington families store firearms safely
A new grant is helping WSU researchers to work with rural Washington parents to develop and test messages that encourage safe firearm storage in homes with adolescents.
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.
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.