Diversity

Feb. 21: Noel Schulz to discuss women in STEM

By Emma Epperly, Undergraduate Education PULLMAN, Wash. – Trends for women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields will be discussed by Noel Schulz, Washington State University first lady and engineering professor, at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, in CUE 203 as a free, public common reading lecture.

Feb. 16, 17: Comedy, workshop about sexual identity

By Steve Nakata, Administrative Services PULLMAN, Wash. – “That’s So Gay!” a one-person play about the personal and public struggles of coming to terms with sexuality and navigating empathy, love and family, will be performed free to the public at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, in Smith CUE 203 at Washington State University.

WSU sparks interest in vacancy-heavy ag career fields

By Scott Weybright, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – For many high school and minority students who grow up in agriculture families, leaving the farm is a primary goal. But Washington State University’s Spark program is igniting interest among these teens in rewarding, profitable jobs in ag, where vacancies far […]

Industry invests in future diversity via WSU team mentoring

By Steve Nakata, Administrative Services PULLMAN, Wash. – High-tech industries in Washington and beyond need diverse employees to help them successfully compete in the global marketplace. Some have turned to Washington State University’s team mentoring program (TMP) to find job candidates.

Grant to recruit Native American teachers, administrators

By C. Brandon Chapman, College of Education PULLMAN, Wash. – The Washington State University College of Education has received a four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Indian Education (OIE), one of about 20 Indian Professional Development Awards funded by the agency this year.

WSU committed to free expression, access to higher ed

Statement in advance of the Oct. 19 Trump Wall protest and counterprotest at WSU: PULLMAN, Wash. – As we noted in a message emailed to the Washington State University community earlier this month, WSU cherishes freedom of expression on its campuses. In fact, protecting the free exchange of ideas while encouraging dialogue that is constructive, […]