News Articles

WSU Semana de la Raza Set for Feb. 28-March 4

PULLMAN, Wash. — Award-winning author Carlos Muñoz Jr. will deliver the keynote address during Washington State University’s annual Semana de la Raza. Muñoz, an ethnic studies faculty member at the University of California at Berkeley, speaks about this year’s Semana theme, “Celebrating Our Past, Embracing the Future,” at 7 p.m. Feb. 29 in the Compton […]

Categories: Uncategorized

WSU President to Make Announcement at WSU Museum of Art

WHO: Washington State University President Samuel H. Smith, other WSU faculty and staff. WHAT: President Smith plans to make a significant announcement involving three areas of WSU. He will also be available to answer questions you may have on other WSU topics. WHEN: 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25 WHERE: WSU Museum of Art, Fine Arts […]

Categories: Uncategorized

Statement on Sigma Nu Fraternity Fire

We are very relieved that our students who are members of the Sigma Nu fraternity were safely evacuated from the house during the fire that occurred early this morning, and we are deeply grateful to the Pullman and WSU firefighters who made that rescue possible. At the same time, we are launching an immediate investigation […]

Categories: Uncategorized

Smerdon’s Research Focuses on DNA Repair

Editor’s note: Michael J. Smerdon, professor of biochemistry and biophysics, delivered the Washington State University Distinguished Faculty Address on Feb. 17. He is the 66th faculty member selected for the honor since the address was instituted as the Invited Address Series in 1958. The address is sponsored by WSU to honor its outstanding scholars; to […]

Categories: Uncategorized

WSU’s Shoepflin, Berthiaume Plan March 2 Concert

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University music faculty members James Schoepflin and Gerald Berthiaume join efforts to present a March 2 concert of music for clarinet and piano. The program, planned for Bryan Hall Auditorium at 8 p.m., will include audience favorites, Weber’s “Grand Duo Concertant” and Brahms’ “Sonata in E-Flat.” Added to the evening […]

Categories: Uncategorized

Supply Drive for Downtown Nurses’ Clinic in Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. — Imagine having the flu or a miserable winter cold, but being unable to afford over-the-counter medications to help alleviate the symptoms. More than 65,000 people in the Spokane area face this and other health care challenges every day. A promotion offered by the Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education/Washington State University College of […]

Categories: Uncategorized

V. Lane Rawlins Accepts Presidency of WSU

PULLMAN, Wash. — V. Lane Rawlins will become the next president of Washington State University. Rawlins, who is currently president of the University of Memphis, will take over from retiring WSU President Samuel Smith in July. The WSU Board of Regents made the appointment today, concluding a six-month search. Rawlins will become the university’s ninth […]

Categories: Uncategorized

Satellite Coordinates,WHETS Locations for Rawlins News Conference

PULLMAN, Wash. — The Washington State University Board of Regents is expected to choose the university’s next president on Feb. 17. The final candidate for the position is V. Lane Rawlins, currently president at the University of Memphis. The regents will meet in executive session at 9:15 a.m. to discuss the qualifications of the presidential […]

Categories: Uncategorized

WSU Tri-Cities and WSU Spokane Benefit from Gates Foundation Gift

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University programs at the Tri-Cities and Spokane campuses serving ethnic minorities and women will benefit from a recently announced $1.6 million gift from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The gift is to the Washington Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program. WSU’s MESA efforts began at the Center for […]

Categories: Uncategorized

WSU Regents to Meet Feb. 17, Expected to Take Action on New President

PULLMAN, Wash. — The Washington State University Board of Regents is expected to choose the university’s next president on Feb.17. The final candidate for the position is V. Lane Rawlins, currently president at the University of Memphis. The regents will meet in executive session at 9:15 a.m. to discuss the qualifications of the presidential candidate. […]

Categories: Uncategorized