June 18, 2021
Juneteenth becomes an official Washington state holiday in 2022, providing symbolically important recognition of a pivotal moment in the nation’s promise of racial equality.
News and information for faculty, staff, and the WSU Community
June 18, 2021
Researchers at Washington State University are launching a study with synthetic sex pheromones to disrupt mealybug mating—and, hopefully, the damage mealybugs cause in vineyards.
June 17, 2021
A study of twins led by WSU researchers found that stress, anxiety, and depression during the first few weeks of the pandemic were associated with less and lower quality sleep.
June 16, 2021
With support from the Palouse Club, research into development of better, 3‑D printed heart models at WSU could improve how well surgeons can practice before heading into the operating room.
Upcoming events
June 21 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
June 23 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
July 2 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Campus and Community
June 18, 2021
The gift of hearing and the art of communication are woven through the tapestry of Allison Coffin’s life and work.
June 17, 2021
The WSU software engineering seniors comprised one of five teams selected as finalists in the competition held by the International Conference on Software Engineering, a top research conference in the field.
June 17, 2021
Two kinesiology students, Hailey Bruce and Abigail Smith, were named the Bruya‑Wood Conference grand prize winners with their presentation on “The Effects of Physical Exercise on Cognition for Stroke and TBI patients.”
June 16, 2021
Lyon is taking his curiosity, along with three decades of academic experience, to a new position as interim chair in WSU’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences with a one‑year appointment.
Announcements
June 18, 2021
Listening Beyond HearingJoin us June 23, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. for a cello performance by Ruth Boden in conversation with Trimpin’s sound sculpture Ambiente432. Ruth Boden and Dean Luethi will explore a meditative space through a cello and vocal performance.
June 17, 2021
The Friday Farm Stand will be open 3-6 p.m. Located on Animal Science Rd. directly behind the Grizzly Bear Research Center.
June 17, 2021
WSU Surplus Stores Sale Friday, June 18th from 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. We are only open to the public during the public sale hours (every Friday from 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.).
June 17, 2021
Listening Beyond Hearing
Join us June 23, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. for a cello performance by Ruth Boden in conversation with Trimpin’s sound sculpture Ambiente432. Ruth Boden and Dean Luethi will explore a meditative space through a cello and vocal performance.
Science & Technology
June 14, 2021
Even after raising the fish in freshwater, researchers found that the grandchildren of sulfidic-adapted fish had more epigenetic marks in common with their wild, toxic-water-living grandparents than other freshwater fish.
June 14, 2021
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $1.3 million Maximizing Access to Research Careers grant to WSU to fund underrepresented student researchers pursuing a biomedical program.
June 11, 2021
With summer just around the corner, the WSU Insider dug into the Ask Dr. Universe archives for a 2020 piece about why we have different seasons each year.
June 4, 2021
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and WSU Distinguished Graduate Research Program plays an important role in training the next generation of researchers and scholars.
Food & Agriculture
June 16, 2021
Lyon is taking his curiosity, along with three decades of academic experience, to a new position as interim chair in WSU’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences with a one‑year appointment.
June 14, 2021
Most consumers care about the technology and the ingredients used to make their microwavable dinners and other shelf ready meals, according to new WSU research.
June 2, 2021
Columbia Basin Long‑Term Water Supply and Demand Forecast, a partnership between the state Department of Ecology and WSU, examines water supply and demand over next 20 years.
May 28, 2021
Researchers from WSU’s School of Food Science are working with yeast strains native to Washington to find a way to reduce the sugar content of wine before fermentation.
Health & Medicine
June 16, 2021
A successful surgery to remove squamous cell carcinoma, a common tumor that can develop in dogs’ noses, saved Josie, a beloved 12‑year‑old Lab.
June 9, 2021
Solving the molecular and cellular mysteries of hibernation also could help advance current research into obesity, heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
June 2, 2021
A new study led by WSU researchers has identified a protein that could be the key to improving treatment outcomes after a heart attack.
June 2, 2021
WSU’s early efforts on cannabis research have now grown into a full, multi-disciplinary research center with nearly 100 scientists working on a diverse range of cannabis-related projects.
Arts & Culture
June 7, 2021
First editions of the novels “Emma,” “Mansfield Park,” “Northanger Abbey,” and “Persuasion,” were left to WSU at the bequest of alumna Lorraine Hanaway, class of 1949.
June 3, 2021
Jeffrey Sanders’ research sheds new light on “Project Sunshine,” a secret, international program launched by the U.S. government in 1953 to study the amount of radioactive fallout in the environment.
May 24, 2021
Requests from faculty are now being accepted for digital exam copies of Tales of Two Americas: Stories of Inequality in a Divided Nation, the 2021-22 common reading book.
May 20, 2021
The course, offered through WSU Global Campus, is an example of the WSU Department of Fine Art’s recent emphasis on providing hands‑on, artistic learning experiences in an online setting.
Politics & Society
June 15, 2021
When young adults are more interested in socializing and casually dating, they tend to drink more alcohol, according to a new WSU‑led study.
June 1, 2021
A study of the Tsimane people, who live on the edge of the Amazon, found they had two health outcomes associated with inequality: higher blood pressure and respiratory disease.
May 27, 2021
For decades, wealthy nations have transported plastic trash, and its environmental problems, to poorer countries, but researchers have found a potential economic bright side to this seemingly unequal trade.
May 25, 2021
Murrow College graduates were on the front lines of the protests and demonstrations that swept the nation following George Floyd’s murder a year ago today.
Reports & Updates
May 12, 2021
WSU President Kirk Schulz and Provost and Executive Vice President Elizabeth Chilton express their gratitude for the determined efforts of faculty and staff.
April 19, 2021
Most classes offered will be fully in person. All classrooms and labs are set up to accommodate physical distancing requirements and modified capacity levels.
March 25, 2021
Cougar Health Services is contacting people who were impacted to report the error and determine if any repayment is necessary.
February 25, 2021
A new website is being established to serve as a repository for initiative resources such as background information, guiding principles, frequently asked questions, and the anticipated timeline.