Six projects receive funding during inaugural Cougar Cage event
Realistic 3D printed heart components and a tool that can rapidly grow cancer-fighting T cells are among the projects being supported by a group of passionate WSU graduates.
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WSU launches Cougar Cage funding program
The new, competitive funding program matches private donors with worthwhile WSU projects pitched by students, faculty and staff in a format modeled after the popular entrepreneurial TV show ‘Shark Tank.’
Campaign for ASWSU Coug Health Fund kicks off Tuesday
WSU Foundation and ASWSU are joining forces on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 27, to support the ASWSU Coug Health Fund.
WSU Blended Learning wines presented at spring release party
A dinner event introducing new wines from the WSU Blended Learning student-made wine program is slated for March 28, at Budd’s Broiler in Richland, Wash.
Shane Giese named CAHNRS alumni, development senior director
By Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – The College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences has appointed Shane Giese as the new senior director of CAHNRS Alumni and Development.
Amazon Catalyst program welcomed to WSU campus
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University announces the launch of a collaborative program with Amazon titled Amazon Catalyst — a successful innovation grant program.
Feb. 23-26: Philanthropy Week engages future donors
PULLMAN, Wash. – Giveaways, community service and a photo booth contest will highlight Washington State University’s celebration of Philanthropy Week.
Retiree tax benefit can help WSU too
New tax legislation allows — for a limited time — a way to make gifts to the WSU Foundation and other charities using individual retirement accounts (IRAs) without negative tax consequences. Similar to previous legislation called the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 allows distributions up to $100,000 […]
Puckett named senior VP
PULLMAN – Richard J. (Jeff) Puckett has been named senior vice president and chief operating officer for the WSU Foundation, effective Sept. 15. He will be responsible for managing, developing and enhancing the internal operations, processes, and infrastructure of the WSU Foundation to ensure outstanding service to all college and unit personnel involved in development […]
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New tax legislation offers – for a limited time – a way to make gifts to the WSU Foundation and other charities using individual retirement accounts (IRAs) without negative tax consequences. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 allows distributions up to $100,000 per year per taxpayer to a qualified charity from a traditional or Roth […]