Letter to Campus

Employee salary increases

Dear WSU Community, After making employee compensation our top priority during the recent legislative session, I shared during the State of the University that the Washington Legislature funded a 3.25% salary increase for all classified staff. I also said that more information on raises for all other WSU employees would be shared by April 15. Today, I’m pleased […]

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Supporting our international community

On behalf of Washington State University, we reaffirm our solidarity with and support of the international community in condemning the destructive attacks on Ukraine. Our thoughts are with our students, scholars, and everyone who has been impacted. The Office of International Programs, in collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Students, has been in […]

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WSU responds to bomb threats against historically Black universities

Statement from President Schulz and Provost Chilton   The recent threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities are a stark and sad reminder of the work that must still be done to achieve racial justice in the United States. Continued systematic violence against communities of color during a time of pandemic that has already cultivated trauma […]

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Temporary adjustments to campus operations due to COVID

Washington State University remains committed to a robust in‑person experience this semester at all of our physical locations. In order to keep our students, faculty, and staff as safe as possible, we are making temporary adjustments to campus operations to provide increased protection against the highly transmissible omicron variant. We are asking organizers of events, […]

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A message from Kirk and Noel Schulz

Happy spring semester everyone, The beginning of a new year brings with it a renewed sense of opportunity. It’s a time to commit to new self-care regimens and look ahead to the future. In much the same way, a new semester allows students, faculty, and staff to reset their focus on what matters most. Whether […]

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Thank you, Cougs!

Dear WSU Community, Congratulations on a successful fall 2021 semester! As we wrap up another academic term, I want to thank all of you for the outstanding work you continue to do to make our university a leader in learning, research, and public service. Thank you to our students It was exciting to see all […]

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