President Cantwell’s Messages

Our Responsibility as Cougs

Dear WSU Community, Homecoming is a time to celebrate what makes Washington State University special. Our alumni return to campus, celebrate our traditions and remember the sense of family that is being a part of the Cougar community. Being part of the Cougar family includes looking out for each other and treating each other with respect. […]

Understanding WSU’s Systemwide Redesign

Dear Colleagues, At last week’s Board of Regents meeting, I provided the first public briefing on WSU’s system-wide redesign. I want to follow-up on that briefing to provide clarity about what this work is, the process that has brought us to this point, and how we will move forward. The system-wide redesign is fundamentally about […]

Looking Ahead to the Fall Semester at WSU

Dear WSU Community, A new academic year is just around the corner, bringing renewed energy and excitement to Washington State University. Across our system, the return of students to our campuses and communities marks a moment filled with opportunity for the year ahead. We are Washington’s land‑grant university, which means our mission is public service. […]

Student-Led Supply Drive for the Spokane-Area

Dear WSU Community, The Spokane-area wildfires have created immediate needs for families and communities throughout the region. Alongside university support, our students have identified a direct way for the Pullman community to help. Today, the Graduate and Professional Student Association and the Associated Students of Washington State University are holding an urgent supply drive: Wednesday, […]

Supporting our WSU community during the Spokane Area Fires

Dear WSU Community, Many members of the Washington State University community have reached out over the past few days asking about colleagues, students, friends, and family in the Spokane region. We are grateful for your concern and for the many offers of support. It is a powerful reminder of what it means to be Cougs Helping […]

2025–2026 Impact in Action Report

Dear Colleagues, Every day, across Washington and around the world, Cougs demonstrate what it means to be a 21st‑century land‑grant university. Through education, discovery, innovation, and service, we create opportunity, strengthen communities, grow Washington’s economy, and help solve the challenges that matter most. I am pleased to share Washington State University’s 2025–2026 Impact in Action report, […]