Reflecting on everything from record enrollment to major steps forward in advancing health care, Washington State University President Kirk Schulz on Tuesday praised the progress being made throughout the University system to transform education and improve lives.
“We’re doing great stuff,” Schulz said in his second State of the University address as WSU president. “But we need to make sure we’re telling that story widely and broadly, that if you come to Washington State you’re coming to world-class educational programs and opportunities, and this shouldn’t be seen as a second choice by anybody.”
Stronger and longer lasting bone replacement materials
Remediating the effects of stormwater runoff
Preparing students for future success
Boosting the state’s $5 billion a year wine industry
An out-of-this-world apple
Gallery from the event
During his remarks, President Schulz showcased some of the faculty and students who have been involved in notable achievements during the past year (see videos below).
During the question-and-answer session that followed his address, a student asked President Schulz about the University’s efforts to help women feel safer on the Pullman campus.
Larry Hufford, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, talks to student Lysandra Perez following the State of the University address.
Lysandra Perez, a senior majoring in psychology and sociology, explains her research at the reception following the State of the University address. Her research is focused on ways to help first generation students succeed in college.
President Schulz shared numerous examples of how the University is serving and advancing the state’s needs.
Faculty Senate Chair Judi McDonald introduced the president and moderated during the question-and-answer period that followed the address.
President Schulz delivered his second State of the University address on March 27, 2018 in Bryan Auditorium on the Pullman campus. Another nearly 400 individuals watched the livestream of the address.
