Recent News
WSU alum wins Academy Award for visual effects
Eric Saindon served as senior visual effects supervisor on the team behind “Avatar: The Way of Water”, which took home the Best Visual Effects Oscar at the 95th annual Academy Awards on March 12.
Two WSU physicists named Girl Scouts Women of Distinction
The award was presented to Vivienne Baldassare and Anya Guy for their work contributing to the region through their professional endeavors, commitment to their community, and willingness to lead.
University hosting Zoom-based symposium on how to be a productive scholar
The symposium will consist of advice on research and writing from academics who experienced early publishing success. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 23.
Cougar Crew Days celebrating 50 years of rowing at WSU
What started with a few students building their own boathouse has blossomed into a club that’s given hundreds their first taste of being a part of a bona fide varsity crew team.
WSU scientist contributes to important soil carbon sequestration research
Visiting the sea floor as a scuba diving instructor in Australia ultimately led Kirsten Ball to a plant science career in Washington.
CyberCougs place first at regional competition
WSU computer science students earned first place in the Spokane Mayor’s Cup, a regional cybersecurity competition that aims to foster emerging cybersecurity talent.