WSU Vancouver

In the days leading up to National First-Generation Day on Nov. 8, the WSU Insider is featuring first-generation students, faculty, and staff on each of the university’s campuses.

The consequences could be severe unless efforts are taken to reduce the impact on vulnerable workers, according to new WSU research.

The French Colonial Historical Society has established a new prize in honor of Sue Peabody, Meyer Distinguished Professor of History at WSU Vancouver.

The psychological toll of losing a job due to COVID‑19 caused many young hotel and restaurant workers to consider changing careers, according to new WSU research.

WSU archaeologist Colin Grier is shedding light on the capabilities of ground penetrating radar to find and identify buried features, including graves, that are many decades or even centuries old.

New WSU research shows greenhouse gas emissions from water reservoirs are around 29% higher than suggested by previous studies, but that practical measures could be taken to help reduce that impact.

With financial support from the Palouse Club, researchers are using technology to quickly identify medicines that can cause hearing loss.

A WSU study found that employer COVID‑19 safety measures influenced worker precautions even when they were not on the clock.

Despite perceptions that entrepreneurs should always be positive, a WSU‑led study found that entrepreneurs whose facial expressions moved through a mix of happiness, anger and fear during funding pitches were more successful.

Associate Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Obie Ford III has received the 2021 Frank W. Hale, Jr. Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education.