Presidential Update: Latest Changes — Week of March 23, 2026

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 […]

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FY27 Budget Support for Athletics

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 […]

Presidential Update: Latest Changes — Week of March 2, 2026

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 […]

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