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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 remaining on aligning the WSU system to deliver on our public service mission with long-term impact across the state of Washington.

  • WSU Health Logan Family Clinic
    A new partnership between WSU and Spokane Public Schools is bringing convenient, high-quality healthcare directly into thecommunities we serve. The Logan Family Clinic, located inside a neighborhood elementary school, opened Monday and is our first university-operated off-campus clinic. Operated by WSU Health and staffed by WSU faculty health providers, theclinic provides accessible care for students, families, and residents in the surrounding neighborhood, while also serving as a new interprofessional training site for WSU students.The Logan Clinic marks a major step toward building a more accessible, community-centered health care presence for Washingtonians, while also strengthening workforce preparation in critical fields that serve communities across the state.
  • Presidential Listening Sessions
    This week, I hosted the first listening session at WSU Vancouver to begin capturing voices and input from across our campuses to help inform the system‑wide redesign. These conversations will continue in the weeks ahead as we gather perspectives that will help shape the priorities, structure, and identify opportunities for WSU’s future. To submit feedback online, visit theWSU President Transition website under “Ways to Engage.”
  • 65 years of Nuclear Science
    WSU held a media event this week marking 65 years of operation at the Nuclear Science Center underscoring the university’s long-standing leadership in nuclear research, education, and workforce development for the nation. WSU will continue expanding its nuclear engineering capacity and research infrastructure while strengthening partnerships with industry and national laboratories. With WSU programs in Pullman and the Tri‑Cities, we are preparing to meet Washington’s workforce needs for nuclear scientists, engineers, and supporting roles to advance research that bolsters thenation’s evolving energy, medical advances, and security priorities.

Collectively, this work reflects both the strength of our mission and theopportunities ahead. During the Board of Regents meetings this week, I will also provide an overview of our progress for the regents to review and advance priorities for the system.

Through continued engagement across our campuses, and strategic investment in areas of impact, we are positioning WSU to meet theevolving needs of our communities and advance the state we serve.

Sincerely,

BETSY CANTWELL
President, Washington State University