Dear faculty, staff, and students, As we begin commencement season across our system, I want to recognize the significance of this moment for those graduating and for Washington State University. Commencement is the most important aspect of being a land-grant university, because it is the clearest reflection of our mission through the achievement of students. For me, that includes honoring the work it takes to reach this point and preparing for the new chapter that […]

Dear colleagues, We were profoundly saddened to learn over the weekend of the passing of Washington State University Regent Sam Hunt. Regent Hunt spent a lifetime strengthening the very systems that make Washington State University’s land‑grant mission possible, from championing public education in Olympia alongside our students to shaping the policies and investments that sustain our […]

Dear Colleagues, April marks one year since I joined Washington State University. Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to listen, learn, and engage with many amazing people in the communities across our system and the state. This has helped me better understand both the strengths we can continue to build on and some of the challenges we must address to continue thriving as an institution. What […]

Dear Colleagues, As we welcome students back from spring break, we are moving closer to the end of the academic year with a clear set of priorities for Washington State University. We are honing and aligning university leadership, investing in our highest impact areas, and strategically expanding our partnerships internally and externally. My focus remains […]

Dear colleagues, The Washington State University Board of Regents issued a formal resolution directing the WSU administration to provide support to Athletics in the fiscal year 2027 operating budget to address a projected budget shortfall. The regents issued the resolution during the regular board meeting this week. This action reflects the Board’s recognition that a strong Athletics program is one of the main drivers of student recruitment, retention, and institutional pride. It strengthens WSU’s visibility, affinity and […]

Dear Colleagues, Across our campuses and communities, Washington State University is advancing important work to shape the next chapter of this institution. This week, time was spent connecting with students in Pullman and meeting with the WSU community in Vancouver to gather perspectives for the start of the listening sessions. Across WSU, we are advancing initiatives that strengthen our research, workforce training, and community partnerships, with our focus […]