To our Coug community, As we strive to maintain a safe and supportive environment at WSU, it is important to address recent concerns. While many students contribute positively to our community, we have received multiple reports of unsafe behaviors, including alcohol violations, violence, sexual misconduct, property damage, and alleged hazing. We take these issues seriously […]
Dear Cougs, On campus and beyond, contentious political and social issues are around every corner. At Washington State University, freedom of speech and expression about such issues is essential to who we are. We aspire to be an affirming community that encourages respect and learning where we can engage in diverse viewpoints. Throughout this election […]
Dear Cougs, With fall semester in full swing, I’m looking forward to meeting and speaking with more of you. Once a month, I’ll host small gatherings of faculty, staff, students, and community members at 7:30 a.m. at the Ida Lou Anderson House. We’ll share coffee, reflections, and visions for WSU Pullman. I’d love for you […]
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 […]
Friday, August 16 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. As the start of a new semester nears, we are looking forward to hosting students, faculty, and staff at the annual All Campus Picnic. We would love your help welcoming new and returning Cougs to campus! Taking place right after Convocation on Friday, August 16, in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Author By Steve Nakata, Student Affairs Customers at the Lighty Espresso stand on the Washington State University Pullman campus are enjoying a variety of new signature drinks such as caramanilla, velvet hammer, orange blossom, and afternoon delight. The drinks reflect a growing presence of Thomas Hammer Coffee Roaster products on campus. Lighty Espresso began offering […]
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 […]
Author By Steve Nakata, Student Affairs The Greek community at Washington State University Pullman has donated more than $10,000 to the Pullman School District to help alleviate meal debt. The Pullman School District’s Board of Directors met to accept the gift during its April 24 meeting. “It is a phenomenal amount of giving,” said Dan […]