diversity

Advancing social justice: Renowned sociologist, criminologist to speak, accept Wilson Award Oct. 17

PULLMAN, Wash.—A nationally prominent sociologist and expert in crime studies will discuss poverty, crime and social structures of American cities and neighborhoods in a free, public presentation on Thursday, Oct. 17, at Washington State University in Pullman.

WSU Class of 2013-14 is large, diverse

Fall semester classes are now underway on Washington State University campuses throughout the state. It is great to see both new and returning students making their way around campus again! While we don’t have official numbers yet, we are on track to have another large freshman class this year, nearly 4,000 again, which would be […]

College taps diversity, international programs leader

Ernst-Slavit makes a presentation at a Noche de Familia event for prospective students and their families at WSU Vancouver. (Photo by Laura Evancich) PULLMAN, Wash. – To better prepare teachers and improve scholarship that extends to other cultures and languages, the College of Education (COE) has appointed Gisela Ernst-Slavit associate dean for diversity and international […]

First Global Cougs Week expands horizons at WSU

PULLMAN, Wash. – Panel discussions, a learning fair and a free movie will be part of the first Global Cougs Week at Washington State University Aug. 26-30.   Hosted by the Office of International Programs, these events are free to the public:   Aug. 27: * Cougs at Home and Abroad student panel, noon-1 p.m., […]

Students’ inspiring ‘Las Memorias’ in fourth season

Photos show performances from 2012 “Las Memorias.”     PULLMAN, Wash. – Twenty high school students will take the stage this month in four Washington communities to share pieces of their life stories.   Students from Warden, Pateros, Mabton and Everett are writing about their life experiences and how those experiences have helped shape them […]

Director chosen for national diversity/inclusion task force

PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University’s Turea Erwin has been appointed to serve a two-year term on a national diversity task force organized by the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Erwin, director of WSU’s Women’s Resource Center, will provide leadership on AAUW’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. The group will evaluate AAUW programs and […]