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Could Fire Beat Water?

Author By Vishva Nalamalapu, Office of the Chancellor Water suppresses fire, but fire may also suppress clean drinking water. Worsening wildfires could contaminate water with burnt materials, soil, and nutrients. This is especially concerning for communities in western Washington and Oregon, where millions of people rely on surface water for drinking water. Julie Padowski, a […]

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  • Could Fire Beat Water? Author By Vishva Nalamalapu, Office of the Chancellor Water suppresses fire, but fire may also suppress clean drinking water. Worsening wildfires could contaminate water with burnt materials, soil, and nutrients. This is especially concerning for communities in western Washington and Oregon, where millions of people rely on surface water for drinking water. Julie Padowski, a […]
  • Don’t Sleep on Population Health Science Author By Vishva Nalamalapu, Office of the Chancellor It’s not just chance, who is healthy and who isn’t. There are patterns, and the patterns are often far beyond an individual’s control. Finding patterns in health and wellbeing is population health scientist and William Julius Wilson Distinguished Professor Justin Denney’s specialty. But his work doesn’t stop […]

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Employee Development, Wellness, and Belonging

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Community Engagement

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  • Making the Hills More Walkable Author By Vishva Nalamalapu, Office of the Chancellor Mitch Footer knows his way around Pullman. But that hasn’t always been true. It took a lot of trial and error. Now, along with other students and community partners, he is making the process more efficient for other people. They are developing a web app, “Walk the […]

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Messages from the Chancellor

  • WSU Pullman Proud, September 30, 2024 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! […]
  • Here for our students 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 […]
  • Looking Forward 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 […]

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