Undergraduate Education

Faculty get grants to improve undergrad teaching, learning

By Beverly Makhani, Undergraduate Education PULLMAN, Wash. – Seven grants of $7,000 recently were awarded to faculty for 2016-17 to develop innovative strategies that demonstrably enhance student learning, with preference given to projects that impact large numbers of students.

WSU Writing Program ranks among top in nation

By Beverly Makhani, Undergraduate Education PULLMAN, Wash. – The Writing Program at Washington State University again has been named among the 21 best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. WSU is the only institution in the Northwest to “typically make the writing process a priority at all levels of instruction and across […]

Sept. 27, 28: Pakistani social entrepreneur delivers talks

By Beverly Makhani, Undergraduate Education PULLMAN and RICHLAND, Wash. – Khalida Brohi, a Pakistani activist for women’s rights, will present “The Solution is Education, Not Legislation” as the Washington State University common reading invited lecturer Sept. 27 in Pullman and Sept. 28 in the Tri-Cities.

OUE recognizes outstanding students, faculty, staff

By Beverly Makhani, Office of Undergraduate Education PULLMAN, Wash. – The Washington State University Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) recognized the outstanding achievements of 42 students, faculty and staff; one residence hall; and four Pullman High School students at its annual awards and recognition event:

Writing coordinator named learning communities director

PULLMAN — The Office of Undergraduate Education announced the appointment of Karen Weathermon as interim director of learning communities, a new position on campus, effective March 10.Weathermon previously worked for Writing Across the Curriculum, part of the university’s Writing Programs. For the past several years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked the WSU initiative […]