Financial planning in the wake of COVID-19

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: As we all continue to adjust to the new reality created by COVID‑19, we want you to know we deeply appreciate your patience and support as we address the complexities of the University’s current day‑to‑day operations and future plans. We are seeking solutions applicable system‑wide while acknowledging that the implementation […]

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Coming together in an extraordinary time

Dear WSU Faculty and Staff: Finding the right words are difficult at the moment. Many in our Cougar community are dealing with complex and challenging issues: school‑age children at home, the constant bombardment of COVID‑19 news, the need to practice social distancing, dramatic changes to the way students are mentored and supported, and much more. In […]

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Spring semester commencement postponed; two options planned

Dear WSU Students: I’m writing today to let you know that—after long and careful deliberation—we have made the very difficult decision to postpone traditional May commencement ceremonies until at least August at all of our campuses. In an effort to replicate this joyous occasion as best we can in light of the COVID‑19 pandemic, we will […]

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COVID 19: Together, we can do so much

Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students: While times of crisis bring on understandable anxiety, stress, and immense challenges, moments like the one we are living right now also bring out the best in human nature. As you know, we as a university community have had to make a series of very difficult decisions during the past […]

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WSU Pullman commits to distance learning throughout spring semester/cancels Mom’s Weekend

Following guidance provided by Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Thursday, Washington State University has decided that its Pullman campus will continue to use distance learning methods for the duration of the spring semester. WSU had previously left open the possibility of a return to face‑to‑face teaching in Pullman at some point during the spring 2020 semester. […]

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Washington State University to move in person classes to online formats following spring break

WSU to transition from face‑to‑face instruction to distance learning following spring break. WSU facilities will remain open during this period. Employees will report to work as normal. Each campus will be communicating their plans directly. All campuses in the Washington State University system will transition from face‑to‑face classes, testing, and advising to distance delivery beginning on Monday, […]

Categories: Letter to Campus