Washington State University secured significant state support for vital degree programs and campus improvement projects across the system as part of budget agreements approved by the Legislature over the weekend.
Regents also voted to approve revisions to the university’s undergraduate housing requirement, eliminating an exemption that allowed first‑year students to request an exemption to live in fraternity or sorority houses.
Members are expected to vote on several items, including additional funding for WSU Vancouver’s Life Sciences Building and revisions to the Standards of Conduct for Students.
WSU is welcoming Cougs back thanks to strong vaccination rates as well as persistent health and safety protocols.
All classes and non-essential services at WSU Spokane are suspended today. WSU Tri‑Cities suspended operations and closed campus.
Following recommendations from student groups, the regents approved a reduction of the Services and Activities Fee for WSU Pullman and WSU Tri‑Cities students during their meeting Friday.
Leaders from across the WSU system are encouraging all Cougs to cast their ballots before 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.
WSU campuses in Pullman, Vancouver and Tri-Cities are setting up student voting hubs ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
The budget request acknowledges the tremendous fiscal challenge the state faces in the wake of the COVID‑19 pandemic.
Ross Gay, an Indiana University professor, will read from his collected works as well as take questions on YouTube beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15. The event is free and open to the public.
