Digital exam copies of Tales of Two Americas: Stories of Inequality in a Divided Nation, the 2021-22 Common Reading book, are available for request by faculty and staff interested in considering use of the book for courses or student programming in the coming year. The 2017 anthology is a timely collection of nonfiction, short stories, and poetry by 36 prominent and emerging writers that address inequalities through a variety of lenses. More about the book and Common Reading program can be found on the Common Reading website. To request a copy, visit https://commonreading.wsu.edu/request-a-copy/.
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WSU campuses ready to celebrate first-gen students
A workshop on environmental equity, a research showcase, carnival, and a date with a first-gen author are among the events planned for Washington State University’s First-Gen Celebration, Nov. 2-13, 2026.
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