Recent News
Pharmacy student helps hundreds of Afghan refugees in Washington
Third-year pharmacy student Ghazal Meratnia does not particularly enjoy the spotlight. She likes to keep things low key, but in many ways she’s an everyday hero for hundreds of Afghan refugees living in Washington state.
Dry lightning sparks some of the most destructive, costly wildfires
A new WSU study has found dry lightning outbreaks are the leading cause of some of the largest wildfire outbreaks in modern California history.
Leadership changes in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Xianming Shi is the new chair of civil and environmental engineering, while Haluk Beyenal will serve as associate dean of research and graduate studies. Dave Field is the new director for the Institute of Materials Research.
Special announcement regarding statewide outdoor air quality — wildfire smoke
Air quality statewide may begin to deteriorate due to wildfire smoke. WSU campuses as well as research and extension centers could be affected.
National Science Foundation and European Awards support students in Sweden and the U.S.
Students from WSU and Sweden’s Linköping University will participate in an exchange and research program in engineering and scientific computing.
Scientists urge preparation for catastrophic climate change
Although unlikely, climate change catastrophes, including human extinction, should be more heavily considered by scientists, according to a new commentary article coauthored by WSU archaeologist Tim Kohler.