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Salt, Tadpoles, and Unravelling Assumptions
Author By Vishva Nalamalapu, Office of the Chancellor “It’s a bit of a cautionary tale,” says Jesse Brunner, a disease ecology professor at WSU. The tale begins with a long-held assumption: stress, any prolonged challenging condition, makes humans and many other animals more susceptible to infection. Researchers often extend that to disease and epidemics at […]
Catalysts, Biofuel Synthesis, and Joy
Author By Vishva Nalamalapu, Office of the Chancellor Clara Ehinger’s (’25 Chem. Eng., Math. minor) research is focused on atoms and the bonds between them. But the scale of the problem she’s trying to solve is global. To mitigate climate change, every industry needs to transition to renewable energy. But it’s more difficult for some […]
One Opportunity at a Time
Author By Vishva Nalamalapu, Office of the Chancellor In the fall of 2020, just a handful of students could be heard on Washington State University Pullman’s normally buzzing campus. Though only a first-year student at the time, John Bussey (’25 Mat. Sci. & Eng., Math. minor) was one of them. Students needed a reason to […]
One Scientist and an Ever-Expanding Mentoring Network
Author By Vishva Nalamalapu, Office of the Chancellor Scott Stevison (’24 BA Gene. & Cell Biol., Music minor) has long dreamt of doing research. “I like solving problems, and research allows me to do that over and over again,” he says. He didn’t, however, expect to jump into genetics research his first year at WSU […]
WSU senior uses her love of civic engagement and poetry to win coveted award
Author By Steve Nakata, Student Affairs Senior Jada Rome was in complete shock when she learned she had won the Washington State University Campus Civic Poet Award — so much so that she could not speak or read the congratulatory email out loud. The Campus Civic Poet Award, sponsored by the Department of English and […]
Sharing Resources: Campus Safety and Support
Dear Cougs, As we continue through the fall semester, our utmost priority remains the safety of our faculty, staff, and students. Please remember that the following resources are also available to you: WSU Police We have increased police patrols on campus. The WSU Police Cadet Corps offers a free foot escort service for students and employees on […]
Join the Disaster Shelter Team
When a natural disaster strikes, many people need help. At the same time, many people want to provide it. “People say they want to help, and they don’t know how.” says Jessica Perone, assistant director of engaged learning at the center for civic engagement. Natural disasters such as wildfires and floods are becoming more frequent […]
Hate Has No Place Here
Dear Cougs, Today, we reflect on the significance of the year that has passed since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict, and we want to reaffirm our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all members of our community. First and foremost, hate has no place here. We stand united against all […]