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WSU submits materials to medical accreditation agency

SPOKANE, Wash. – The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University took a huge step toward accreditation today. College administrators uploaded foundational documents to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, or LCME, the national accrediting agency for allopathic medical schools in the U.S. and Canada.

WSU places eighth student pharmacist on national council

By Lori Maricle, College of Pharmacy SPOKANE, Wash. – Kimberly Paulson, a student pharmacist at Washington State University, has been appointed to a two-year council term for a national organization. WSU has had eight students serve in this national leadership role in the last seven years, including two as president.

Ask Dr. Universe: Why is yawning contagious?

SPOKANE, Wash. – When I got your question, I met up with my friend Hans Van Dongen, a scientist at Washington State University in Spokane. He works in a research lab where they study sleep. As a cat who appreciates naps, it’s one of my favorite places to visit.

Today marks historic ice storm anniversary

By Nic Loyd, WSU meteorologist, and Linda Weiford, WSU News SPOKANE, Wash. – Exactly 19 years ago today, an ice storm walloped the Inland Northwest, killing four people, knocking out power to 100,000 homes and turning trees into ice-laden spears.

WSU’s ‘Weathercatch:’ Regional weather in Spokesman-Review

By Nic Loyd, WSU meteorologist, and Linda Weiford, WSU News SPOKANE, Wash. – Cool weather sweeping the region and the season’s first snowfall in the Washington Cascades is a big flip-flop from the month we just left behind. In October, there was no need to wrap ourselves in a comforter when at times we needed […]