Health & Medicine
May 26, 2020
Some of the most common mental disorders, including depression, anxiety and PTSD, might not be disorders at all, according to a recent paper by WSU biological anthropologists.
News and information for faculty, staff, and the WSU Community
Health & Medicine
May 25, 2020
Over the course of 30 days, 30 paintings will be highlighted, starting Tuesday, May 26. Viewers will find in depth stories from the museum curator and collection experts about select artworks from the exhibition.
May 22, 2020
WSU Extension Clallam County Master Gardener Betsy Burlingame loves peppers for “their intense flavor,” which ranges from herbaceous and vegetal to sweet and spicy.
May 22, 2020
The virtual event will be broadcast live beginning at 11 a.m. on YouTube. Questions can be submitted ahead of time using an online submission form.
Campus and Community
May 26, 2020
Six graduate students were recently recognized for outstanding achievement by the College of Arts and Sciences.
May 24, 2020
WSU Insider is taking a break to join with the rest of the university community in recognizing Memorial Day.
May 22, 2020
Ting Chi arrived at WSU in 2008, and has been the AMDT graduate coordinator for six years. As chair, he will continue to teach classes and do research.
May 21, 2020
Seventeen faculty and six staff were recently honored by the College of Arts and Sciences for exemplary achievements and outstanding contributions to the college and the University.
Science & Technology
May 20, 2020
Two WSU researchers are helping to examine the attributes of potential STEM teachers to better predict later retention and success as part of the American Institutes for Research project.
May 14, 2020
Led by viral infection researcher Professor Santanu Bose, the WSU team is shedding new light on why some viral infections of the respiratory tract are so deadly.
May 12, 2020
Sarah Murphy is one of 62 outstanding students from across the United States selected for the award.
May 11, 2020
From the impact of a Universal Basic Income to safer nuclear fuel to muscle genes in trout—this year’s eight New Faculty Seed Grant awards span a wide range of topics and disciplines.
Food & Agriculture
May 21, 2020
A team of WSU scientists discovered how a little-understood plant protein guides development of tiny cellular structures that regulate the flow of sap from roots to shoots, revealing a potential way to help crops survive in a changing climate.
May 18, 2020
A team of WSU researchers has made it easier to test the chemical makeup of their red wine to get the vino they’re looking for.
May 7, 2020
A team of WSU scientists are taking on a destructive complex of diseases affecting valuable potato crops, thanks to support from the National Science Foundation and USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
April 30, 2020
Last year, the program produced more than 65,000 pounds of fresh food for food banks thanks to the work of nearly 5,000 volunteers.
Health & Medicine
May 21, 2020
Sexual intimacy is an important quality-of-life issue for cancer patients, but it’s a difficult subject to talk about – even for nurses. Freyja Herzog, who just earned her bachelor’s degree from the WSU College of Nursing, wanted to do something about that.
May 19, 2020
Nursing graduate Jacqueline Flowers talks about creativity and flexibility in how WSU and health care professionals have reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 12, 2020
A team of WSU educators has put together a set of COVID-19 related food-focused tip sheets, podcasts and videos to help Northwest residents make informed choices to protect themselves and others.
May 11, 2020
The Zoonotic and Emerging Infectious Diseases Training Program will strengthen in‑country research capacity for detection and response to diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
Announcements
May 27, 2020
In this month’s round-up of new resources, the Modernization Team is excited to introduce a new concept, web page, and shareable handout.
May 27, 2020
Between Noon and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, Information Technology Services (ITS) will be performing maintenance on one of its main servers.
May 26, 2020
Experts system-wide present 5–30 minute Zoom sessions for WSU employees.
May 25, 2020
All Zoom users must upgrade to the new Zoom 5.0 by May 30 in order to maintain the ability to join meetings.