Dear WSU Community, As we look to the year ahead, I remain committed to improving transparency around our system-wide decision-making and the priorities that will impact our financial health. I understand there is a need to know more about how the university is bringing in revenue and allocating funds — particularly given recent budget reductions. This message […]

Dear Colleagues, The spring semester is now well underway — and along with it, the lingering aspects of what always seems like a lengthy Washington winter season. As we continue through the semester, I wanted to thank you and recognize the work that you do on and off campus to provide an outstanding educational experience […]

Dear WSU Community, The loss of Tyre Nichols, the young Black man killed by police in Memphis earlier this month, is devastating. My heart breaks for the family and friends that knew him and for our country as we try to process this unthinkable tragedy. In anticipation of the release of body cam footage from the […]

Dear WSU Community, Welcome to the start of a new year! I hope you had an opportunity to relax over the winter break and spend quality time with your loved ones. Noel and I were able to attend our son’s hooding ceremony at Georgia Tech, celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary, and enjoy the holidays with some of our […]

Dear Faculty and Staff, As the holidays approach and we close out another calendar year, I would like to thank each of you for making this a successful fall semester across the Washington State University system. The last year has brought tremendous growth, and none of that would have been possible without the dedication of […]

Dear WSU Community, As an institution, the number of students enrolled across our system plays an integral role in the way we operate. The last few years have proven to be increasingly difficult in that arena as we graduate some of our largest classes in WSU history and confront the ever-changing landscape of higher education during a […]