Letter to Campus

Ensuring the success of the next generation of Cougs

Dear Colleagues, Over the course of the semester, Provost Chilton and I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet with many of you (virtually) at our town halls. We really appreciate the thoughtful feedback, questions, and lively discussions we have had at these events. Though these discussions are targeted for areas of interest for each […]

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OneWSU progress update and next steps

Dear Colleagues, I’ve been very lucky to spend time on each of our campuses this semester, and what continues to inspire me is the uniquely different populations that each of our campuses serve. And serves well. Our Everett, Vancouver, and Tri‑Cities campuses offer four‑year degrees within a small, family-like atmosphere, and they support many first […]

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Perseverance of the Cougar spirit

Cougs, It’s hard to believe that we’re wrapping up the sixth week of the semester—what a whirlwind this fall has been! I’m continually overjoyed seeing our students, faculty, and staff back in person on our campuses. The energy—and the Cougar spirit—is stronger than ever. I also want to take a moment to thank all of […]

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Announcing the WSU Pullman Chancellor

Cougs, As we gear up for an in‑person fall semester, I am delighted to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Chilton, WSU’s Provost and Executive Vice President, has accepted the role of WSU Pullman Chancellor, and will officially start in her new, dual role July 1, 2022. In January of this year, I detailed a need to separate the role of the […]

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We’re back, Cougs!

We are thrilled that we can now officially announce that Cougs at all our campuses across the state will be back in‑person in full capacity this fall. We will share more details shortly about what this looks like for our students, faculty, and staff, both in and out of the classroom. In the meantime, enjoy […]

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A celebration of Pride and a return to campus

Happy Pride! As we wrap up June, I want to highlight the critical work that our LGBTQ+ colleagues are leading to ensure that WSU remains an inclusive, safe place. I am continually amazed by the efforts of our faculty, staff and students to ensure that everyone feels welcomed into the Cougar family. I’d like to […]

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