Awards & Achievements

The Rhodes is the oldest prestigious scholarship program available to exceptional graduate scholars, providing funding for studies at Oxford University in the United Kingdom.

Following an internal search, Connell accepted the permanent role of vice president for advancement and CEO of the WSU Foundation, effective Dec. 1.

Ed and Lorraine Bargagliotti’s long relationship with a WSU alumnus and veterinarian inspired them to donate $1.5 million of their estate to the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The university’s assistant vice president for federal engagement and advocacy will serve on the the Association of Public and Land‑grant Universities’ board as the representative from the Council on Government Affairs.

Over 80 Greek leaders and chapters were honored Wednesday evening during the Annual Arete Awards Ceremony in the Compton Union Building.

Dogan Gursoy, Kris Kowdley, Dan “Annie” Du and Yuehe Lin are on this year’s list recognizing researchers whose publications rank among the top 1% most cited in the world.

Cole Baerlocher will be the first Washingtonian to become the national president of the organization that prepares youth for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.

Cameron Limes landed a job on award-winning journalist Lester Holt’s news crew six months after interviewing the NBC Nightly News anchor during the annual symposium.

The anthropology doctoral student will use the award to spend a year interviewing Thai female monks on the healing effects of ordination.

The donation will support First at WSU initiatives and enable first-generation students to attend mentoring programs and leadership conferences such as the one pictured here in 2019.