A hero’s return
When terrorists attacked America, WSU alumnus Ron Shurer traded graduate school for the Green Berets, earning the Medal of Honor and the gratitude of a nation.
Between two worlds
First-generation student Lysandra Perez bridges cultures in her life and research.
The door is open
WSU strives to create a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff.
The long journey of WSU’s youngest, newest regent
“I’m not where I am today if the people in my school did not invest in me and see me as someone with potential and push me in that direction.”
Hazy days of summer
WSU engineers and atmospheric researchers predict air pollution levels, including wildfire smoke.
A rare path for Pat Chun
The Washington Post profiled new WSU athletic director Chun, first Asian American to lead a Power Five program.
- Sweeping overhaulRegents approve new student conduct rulesThe revamped student conduct process will greatly expand student rights and responsibilities in disciplinary investigations and hearings.
- Improving human health$2.2 million gift creates School of Molecular Biosciences graduate fellowshipsThe fellowship will be awarded to graduate students who are focused on health research.
- Clean energy technology$2M DOE grant supports efforts to improve hydrogen fuel efficiencyWSU researchers will work with Plug Power Inc., a leading hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer.
- Protecting the food supplyFungus provides powerful medicine in fighting honeybee virusesA mushroom extract fed to honeybees greatly reduces virus levels, according to research conducted by WSU scientists, the USDA, and a private company.
- Improving human healthWSU to lead new Center for Alzheimer’s research in Native peopleDedra Buchwald from WSU’s College of Medicine will lead the center, which will be a collaboration with Stanford University and the University of Colorado, Denver.
- Intercepting diseases$3M Templeton Foundation grant focuses on epigenetic biomarkersProfessors Michael Skinner and Lawrence Holder will lead the research.
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- Nov. 20 Lecture: “Witnessing an Implosion: Racial Tensions at University of Missouri” Pullman
- Nov. 21 Women’s volleyball vs. Oregon State Pullman
- Nov. 23 Kickoff at the CUB pregame Pullman
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