Recent News
President Cantwell to serve on Gov. Ferguson’s economic development council
Cantwell noted that public research institutions have the capacity to generate and explore new ideas that result in the creation of entirely new sectors of the economy and make positive impacts on the public.
Students compete to solve clothing rental company Armoire’s real-world challenge
WSU merchandising students partnered with clothing rental company Armoire to develop real-world business proposals focused on the future of fashion retail.
WSU lab’s work makes nuclear industry safer
A unique WSU research program is helping scientists worldwide improve radiation safety standards for nuclear workers by advancing understanding of how plutonium and uranium behave in the human body.
WSU faculty receive Fulbright U.S. Scholars awards
Professors Sindhuja Sankaran and Benjamin Shors will conduct research and teaching projects in India and Albania during the upcoming academic year.
Carson College students learn from Chelan agrotourism experience
WSU students recently traveled to the Chelan region to learn firsthand how agriculture, hospitality, and tourism come together to create unique guest experiences.
Students participate in international RoboSub competition
The WSU team built an autonomous submarine and qualified for the semi‑finals in the RoboNation RoboSub competition set for July 11–16 in Irvine, California.
Cougar Investment Fund celebrates 25 years of growth, impact, and expanded learning
Students act as portfolio managers and as sector analysts for the now $6.5 million fund supporting scholarships.
WSU Creamery upgrades will produce more Cougar Gold, benefit students
A $13.5 million upgrade will help bring the equipment currently used to make WSU’s beloved Cougar Gold cheese up to modern standards and increase cheese production.
Researcher earns $420K grant to study tick-borne disease
The NIH grant to WSU researcher Dana Shaw could pave the way for strategies to stop tick-borne diseases before they reach people or animals.