By J. Adrian Aumen, College of Arts & Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – When history professor Orlan Svingen encouraged nontraditional student Janet Creighton to complete her doctorate at Washington State University in the 1990s, he had no idea that she and her husband are philanthropists and longtime generous supporters of WSU.
By Trevor Durham, WSU Foundation PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University announced today the creation of its largest endowed scholarship fund, made possible through a $16.5 million estate gift from San Francisco Bay area developer, philanthropist and alumnus Roscoe “Rock” Logan and his wife, Jane.
PULLMAN, Wash. – Alumni with corporate, medical and legal expertise will be members of a career panel for Washington State University students at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, in the Honors Hall Lounge. Pizza will be served.
By Brian Clark, University Communications PULLMAN, Wash. – Brig. Gen. John L. Poppe, chief of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, will receive the 2015 Regents’ Distinguished Alumnus Award, Washington State University’s highest alumni honor.
By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities PASCO, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities will host Coug Night at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, when the Tri-City Dust Devils face off against the Vancouver Canadians in minor league baseball at Gesa Stadium in Pasco.
By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Robb Zimmel remembers as a child watching his German relatives create concoctions from grapes and beets, onions and rhubarb. It wasn’t a stew, though, but wine that was cooked, bottled, capped with balloons and left to ferment.
PULLMAN, Wash. – Giveaways, community service and a photo booth contest will highlight Washington State University’s celebration of Philanthropy Week.
BELLEVUE, Wash. – More than 100 businesses with alumni ties to Washington State University will exhibit their products and services at the third annual CougsFirst! trade show 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Center. A new networking after-party will be 8-10:30 p.m.
By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Edmund O. Schweitzer III, founder and president of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and a pioneer in digital protection for the electric power grid, will receive the 2014 Regents’ Distinguished Alumnus Award, Washington State University’s highest alumni honor.
PULLMAN, Wash. – Among Washington State University’s greatest assets are our alumni and friends and their undying love for this institution.