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Aging is not one-size-fits-all

Learn about some of the ways WSU researchers are working to ease the effect of aging on the lives of older adults in this story from the fall 2024 edition of Washington State Magazine.

Campus & Community

University Affairs

First-year student enrollment continues to rise at Washington State University

After surpassing 4,200 new first-year students last fall – the highest level since 2019 – WSU further improved this semester, enrolling 4,350 new first-year students. With a 16% increase compared to fall 2023, WSU Tri-Cities led the way in new first-year student growth, followed by WSU Pullman at a 2.4% increase.
Message from the President & Athletic Director:

Pac‑12 welcomes new members

Four universities are joining the Pac-12 conference, marking a start to stabilizing the future of the conference and WSU.

WSU-related Podcasts

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About WSU:

A selection of programs about Washington State, produced by alumni and friends.

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Benefits & Training

Awards & Achievements

Science & Technology

Researchers improve search for cancer drivers

A computer algorithm can efficiently find genetic mutations that work together to drive cancer as well as other genetic clues that might someday lead to a variety of new treatments.

Food & Agriculture

Health & Medicine

Veterinary Medicine

New Minnesota Zoo resident named after WSU veterinarian

A baby pronghorn antelope – named Marcie after the WSU wildlife veterinarian who rehabilitated her – is now a resident of the Minnesota Zoo, the nation’s leading institution for conservation and education efforts for the species in the country.

Arts & Culture

Business & Economics

Politics & Society

Chile underground

The metro system in Santiago, Chile has been a symbol of the state amid shifting ideologies since the 1960s, a WSU Vancouver professor writes in a soon-to-be-published book.

Reports & Updates

Message from the president:

‘Welcome home, Cougs’

In a letter to the WSU community, President Kirk Schulz extends a warm welcome to new Cougs and colleagues across the university system.

Celebrating Pride Month

WSU System President Kirk Schulz shares a message of encouragement and support for national Pride Month.

Reflecting on the spring semester

In a letter to the WSU community, President Kirk Schulz emphasizes the university’s commitment to free speech and the importance of recognizing our shared humanity.