August 22, 2020
Public health officials have advised of a substantial increase in COVID‑19 cases among WSU Pullman students, and the University is working closely with community partners to manage the impacts.
University Affairs
September 17, 2020
After steady enrollment growth each year since 2013, the system‑wide total dipped just 1.4% to 31,159 students for Fall 2020 during the ongoing COVID‑19 pandemic.
September 17, 2020
With supervisory approval, the mentor/mentee program is available to all WSU staff. Supervisors are encouraged to allow staff members to participate.
September 16, 2020
Washington State University announced a $3 million gift to establish the Rosalie & Harold Rea Brown Distinguished Endowed Chair in Plant Pathology.
September 11, 2020
Heavy smoke from regional wildfires has resulted in deteriorating air quality on the WSU Pullman campus, which suspended non-essential operations at noon.
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September 10, 2020
Hosted by WSU President Kirk Schulz, the meeting included discussions with university, student and community leaders about COVID‑19.
September 8, 2020
The UCORE committee has decided to put renewals of University Common Requirements on hiatus for the 2020–21 academic year. The decision does not impact new course proposals or revisions to current courses.
September 4, 2020
Cougar Health Services and National Guard testing sites opened Tuesday in Pullman.
September 4, 2020
WSU Pullman's two premier weekend events for visitors, traditionally known as Dad’s and Mom’s Weekends, will now be called WSU Family Weekends to promote inclusivity.
September 2, 2020
The series of 18 virtual meetings will be hosted throughout the WSU system by President Kirk Schulz and Provost and Executive Vice President Elizabeth Chilton this fall.
September 1, 2020
Diagnostic COVID‑19 testing will be available on the Pullman campus Wednesday through Friday as WSU’s efforts to expand capacity continue.
August 28, 2020
A coordinated system of mobile services and then a fixed site will begin providing symptomatic, diagnostic testing as part of WSU’s effort to help manage the impacts of the global pandemic.
August 25, 2020
The College of Arts and Sciences launched the new bachelor of arts program this fall to help meet global demand for skilled professionals in health, social and environmental sciences, and public policy.
August 21, 2020
Xinghui Zhao is an associate professor of computer science and has been on faculty since 2012. Zhao succeeds Hakan Gurocak as director.
August 20, 2020
Hardesty is well-known in the museum community for his long-standing work with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane as well as curating public art projects for The Washington State Arts Commission.
August 19, 2020
App users may pay for parking with their iPhone or Android devices. They can then receive a reminder when their parking is about to expire and may add more time if needed.
August 19, 2020
WSU Compliance & Civil Rights offers half a dozen on‑demand trainings ranging from an overview of CCR investigation and reporting options to resources for survivors of sexual assault, stalking or intimate partner violence.
August 18, 2020
Debbie O’Donnell was named vice chancellor of student affairs and Rebecca Van de Vord will be the vice chancellor of academic affairs. They are the first to take vice chancellor positions of WSU’s fully online campus.
August 17, 2020
The independent review addressed questions raised after former Provost Mitzi Montoya stepped down from her appointment in Sept. 2019.
August 17, 2020
The program runs Aug. 17-21 and will feature a series of pre-recorded and live trainings on topics to prepare students for best academic learning virtually. It is open to all WSU students.
August 14, 2020
Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson will be joined by WSU President Kirk Schulz and other local officials to discuss the community's ongoing response to COVID‑19 at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.