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Washington State University
—WSU is a top research university dedicated to solving problems and improving lives
- 6 campuses
- 11 academic colleges
- Extension offices in all 39 Washington counties and on the Colville Reservation
- 4 research and extension centers
What’s Happening At WSU
Eugene the great horned owl becomes raptor ambassador
The owl’s wing and eye injuries make him unable to be released, so he was brought to WSU as an educational ambassador
First statewide LGBTQ+ survey released
The report said most respondents reported feeling safe in Washington, while also highlighting concerns
WSU scientist warns of the risks posed by summer sun
Skin cancer is common, and there are ways to protect yourself, but many people don’t do enough
The WSU Difference

35%
students who are first in their family to attend college
WSU students get the tools and support they need to succeed in hundreds of majors and degree programs, research opportunities, fieldwork, internships, and study-abroad programs
Health, clean energy, food production, economic opportunity, security—research advances made by WSU scientists raise quality of life worldwide
$379 million
annual research funding, fy 2023

284,590 hours
civic engagement by WSU student and WSU Extension volunteers (2022)
WSU boosts Washington state’s economy by billions of dollars a year and WSU researchers create jobs when they bring their innovations to market
