Coug Life

The casual meeting in September led to a $200,000 grant for two engineering faculty members studying clay surface properties.

Puyallup mayor and Coug alum John Palmer said the city wanted to show how much it appreciates the connection between WSU and Puyallup residents during Higher Education Appreciation Week, Sept. 23-28.

Seven undergraduates from WSU’s student chapter of Material Advantage will participate in competitions, presentations, and a poster session at the weeklong Materials Science and Technology (MS&T) conference in Portland, Oregon.

Darrell Jackson wants to train a new generation of healthcare practitioners in the Inland Northwest to help people with ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases live longer, healthier and happier lives.

The Center for Civic Engagement is committed to making civic learning and democratic engagement a part of every student’s college education.

Rendezoo, an annual family-friendly event organized by the student government of WSU Global Campus, gives students earning their degree 100% online an opportunity to meet fellow students face to face.

Savanna Navarro Kresse played an instrumental role in creating the new WSU Tri-Cities Inclusion Center—a space dedicated to diverse students of all kinds so they can gather, learn from each other, and seek support.

Enjoy the holiday and look for fresh updates to return Sept. 3.

Remember to give yourself a little extra time when flying to or from Pullman this fall as the city’s regional airport closes for about a month beginning Sept. 8, leaving Spokane and Lewiston as the nearest commercial air alternatives.

The rapid pace of technology and the internet have transformed the libraries like many other areas within the university.

From critical early developments in television technology to recent detection of cosmic phenomena in faraway galaxies, WSU physicists have been at the forefront of scientific education, innovation, and discovery for 100 years.

One dollar from the sale of each pint of the limited edition Graduate Golden Ale, as well as a portion of keg sales, will support the scholarships.

Tallying its highest cumulative semester GPA ever while also making the NCAA finals yet again, the rowing team is among those helping set the standard for WSU athletes.

“When you focus on equity and inclusion, you see student organizations that haven’t been active become more involved and that encourages more diverse students to take on leadership roles,” said ASWSU President Quinton Berkompas.

Back to school activities for the WSU system kick off Saturday, Aug. 10 in Pullman with Move-In Day.

The clock chimes on the hour, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., and plays three pre‑recorded tunes at 5:05 p.m. daily and at 12:05 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from a CD collection of popular, classical and patriotic songs.