Messages from the Chancellor

Dear Cougs, This is the first of what will be a regular newsletter celebrating some of the amazing things happening on the Pullman campus. I’ll include newsworthy accomplishments, exciting programming, and upcoming events. There are so many reasons to be Pullman proud, and I look forward to sharing some of them with you. Go Cougs! […]

Dear faculty and staff, The start of the semester is underway! I love this time of year, when the students arrive back in Pullman and the campus is abuzz with the excitement of a new year. It’s also a renewed opportunity to remember why we’re here – to support our students. At the core of […]

Dear Cougs, We’re officially a month away from the start of the semester. I hope you all are having a restful summer. I’m looking forward to the influx of students (both new and returning), faculty, and staff to the WSU Pullman campus. For those who don’t know me, I’m Dave Cillay, and I have the […]

Dear Cougs, I hope you’re enjoying the rollercoaster that is spring weather on the Palouse. Soon we will enjoy that lovely Pullman sunshine! As we head into the end of the semester (and the busiest time of the academic year), I want to extend my sincere thanks to each of you for all you do […]

Cougs, I, like many of you, was deeply concerned to learn that WSU Police were called to respond to reports of a person with a knife in our Global Scholars Residence Hall. I am thankful that no one was seriously injured in this incident, and I would like to commend WSU Police and Pullman Fire […]

Dear Cougs, Welcome to the first of what will become my regular newsletter! I’m looking forward to using it as a space to share updates and news, as well as upcoming events. Please don’t hesitate to offer feedback and suggestions for this newsletter. March is Women’s History Month, and I’m delighted to celebrate how women […]

Greetings, Cougs! Happy 2024, and happy spring semester! I’m excited to welcome all our new and returning Cougs back to campus amidst the arrival of winter here on the Palouse. Time away from the routine of the semester allows us to take stock of all that we’re thankful for, and a new semester brings with it […]

Happy Halloween, Cougs, and Happy Día de los Muertos-eve! It has been a busy fall, and I hope this email finds you well and enjoying the crisp fall weather. I’ve had the distinct pleasure of getting to meet with many of you over the last few months at events on and off campus. I’d like […]