State and federal budget plans include support for WSU
The university has items in state spending bills expected to be signed by Gov. Jay Inslee and in 12 federal funding bills that have been either signed or in progress.
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Regents to host faculty listening sessions
In the upcoming sessions, faculty will have an opportunity to address members of the WSU Board of Regents to express concerns about challenges facing the university.
Funding for carbon allowances, broadband program included in budget proposal
Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee’s 2024 supplemental operating budget proposal would provide $6 million to help WSU compete in carbon allowance auctions.
WSU Board of Regents approves FY2024 supplemental operating budget request
The university is expected to submit its finalized budget request to the state’s Office of Financial Management by Sept. 13.
Interim vice president of external affairs and government relations announced
Senior Director of State Relations Chris Mulick is set to become the new interim vice president of external affairs and government relations. He will be taking over for Colleen Kerr, who has accepted a position outside of WSU.
Murray honored as advocate for research funding
WASHINGTON – Interim President Dan Bernardo was in Washington, D.C., this week and had the opportunity to present Washington State University alumna and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray with The Science Coalition’s “Breakfast of Champions” award.