Recent News
Mourning the loss of Tyre Nichols
Washington State University System President Kirk Schulz released the following letter to the WSU community on Friday, Jan. 27 addressing the tragic death of Tyre Nichols earlier this month.
Champions Center project moves forward, WSU Spokane Medical Building budget increased
Members of the Washington State University Board of Regents took action on several items Friday during their first meeting of 2023.
Forest debris could shelter huckleberry from climate change
WSU scientists are at work in Northwest forests, studying how fallen logs and other woodland debris could shelter the huckleberry from a hotter, drier future.
WSU helps dog recover from lung condition
It is still a mystery as to what caused abscesses to engulf the lungs of Ashley Hayes’ dog, Blaze, but he is now back in good health thanks to the care he received at WSU.
University removing COVID‑19 vaccine requirement for most students
The decision to rescind the COVID‑19 vaccinate mandate for the majority of students follows a recommendation from the university’s Infectious Disease and Public Health Advisory Committee.
Student team wins first national meat judging contest in over 50 years
Meat judging tests students’ ability to evaluate carcasses and cuts of beef, pork, and lamb. WSU’s team won the overall prize at the National Western Stock Show in Denver on Jan. 15.