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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, […]

WSU Foundation honors president emeritus Sam Smith

By Trevor Durham, WSU Foundation PULLMAN, Wash – The Washington State University Foundation honored emeritus professor of plant pathology and eighth WSU president Samuel H. Smith as recipient of the 2016 Weldon B. Gibson Distinguished Volunteer Award at the annual Recognition Gala Sept. 30.

Interim President Bernardo receives WSU alumni award

PULLMAN, Wash. – Daniel J. Bernardo, interim president of Washington State University, was honored Wednesday with the WSU Alumni Association’s highest award – the Alumni Achievement Award – in recognition of his leadership as interim president, provost and dean.

Elson Floyd honored with Spokane Hall of Fame award

By Lorraine Nelson, WSU Spokane SPOKANE, Wash. – Former Washington State University President Elson S. Floyd received posthumously today the newly created Spokane Citizen Impact Award to recognize his contributions to the city of Spokane. He is the first recipient, and the award will be named after him to become the Elson Floyd Impact Award.

Regents approve contract with President Kirk Schulz

PULLMAN, Wash – The Washington State University Board of Regents on Friday confirmed the appointment of Kirk Schulz as the 11th president of the university and approved a five-year employment contract under which he will receive a base salary of $625,000 annually, with provisions for an additional retention incentive of $25,000 per year.

Regents bestow honors on Floyd, approve construction

RICHLAND, Wash. – As the Washington State University Board of Regents today voted to extend an offer to Dr. Kirk Schulz of Kansas State University to serve as WSU’s 11th president, they also honored the legacy of former WSU President, Dr. Elson S. Floyd, awarding him an honorary doctoral degree and lending his name to […]

Regents select Kirk Schulz of Kansas State as president

RICHLAND, Wash. – Kirk Schulz, president and professor of chemical engineering at Kansas State University, was unanimously selected today by the Washington State University Board of Regents as the university’s 11th president. One of three previously unidentified finalists for the post, Schulz confirmed his willingness to accept the presidency during a phone call with Regent […]