A creative writer and poet, Potts joined WSU faculty in 2013, after a 22‑year teaching career at Kansas State University.

These Women of Distinction awards recognize women for their accomplishments and contributions to society and the lives of other women.

WSU Pullman faculty, staff and students are invited to provide input about the criteria used to select the university’s next provost, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, in the CUB Junior Ballroom.

The event, hosted at WSU Spokane, will bring together key players in the built environment from the community, industry and academia.

Researchers believe the robot, nicknamed RAS, could eventually help those with dementia and other limitations continue to live independently in their own homes.

Hack Washington will feature college students and recent graduates from all over the nation competing to create innovative digital products and show off their coding skills.

“Robots and software, sensors and wireless communication are changing the way we grow our food, and offer exciting new ways to solve challenges in sustainability and production.” — Manoj Karkee

Mathew Hunt interned with the National Institute for Standards and Technology, where he explored the effects of cryogenic temperatures on high‑entropy alloys.

Stabbed five times and bleeding profusely, a man on the street in Spokane cried for help. WSU medical student Nina Thach and her boyfriend, a Tacoma firefighter, stopped their car and came to his aid.

Nearly 800 children and adults in Spokane County are protected against flu, chickenpox, measles, shingles and other illnesses thanks to students and faculty at WSU Health Sciences.

Heart failure is a major concern with radiation treatment that targets the chest region in breast cancer patients.

Murray has been improving every day: “They gave him a chance to finally be the puppy he’s never gotten to be.”

Academic Outreach and Innovation highlights achievements in academic technology with the Spark Academic Innovation Hub and year round programs like Summer Advantage.

Group chair people spoke about progress made toward creating a more inclusive and welcoming community systemwide.

AOI champions and supports the use of academic technology in the classroom, online and through video conference courses.

Five working groups are assessing existing resources across the WSU system while also focusing on action items.