Facts About WSU
ACCOMPLISHED FACULTY



A mark of excellence in science and one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive. Two faculty were elected in 2022 to the National Academy of Sciences:
John Browse
Charlotte Martin Distinguished Professor in Agricultural Research
Regents Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Biological Chemistry
Tim Kohler
Regents Professor Emeritus of Archaeology and Evolutionary Anthropology
External Professor, Santa Fe Institute
Faculty who have attained the highest level of professional achievement in their fields and served the university for at least 7 years. This rank is limited to no more than 30 current WSU faculty members annually.
Faculty nationally recognized for their scientific and technical expertise and their desire to contribute their expertise to inform issues in Washington state
Percentage of full-time faculty with a doctoral or equivalent terminal degree in their field
LIFE CHANGING STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

WSU’s top student scholars annually receive some of the most distinguished national scholarships and awards granted to college students in the U.S. During the past 5 years, students have earned:
Gilman International Scholarships | 33 |
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships | 11 |
Fulbright Scholarships | 7 |
Udall Undergraduate Scholarships | 5 |
Truman Scholarships | 2 |
Rhodes Scholarship finalist designations | 2 |
HELPING WASHINGTON
AND THE WORLD
ACTIVE, TALENTED ALUMNI

Each year the university’s honors an alumnus/a who has made significant contributions to society and, through their accomplishments, brought attention to the quality of a WSU degree.
Among the extraordinary people who have received the award:
John Fabian
an astronaut aboard space shuttle Challenger II
Matsuyo Omori Yamamoto
the founder of home economics extension in Japan
Orville Vogel
the wheat breeder who sparked the Green Revolution
Edward R. Murrow
the founding father of broadcast journalism
Laurence Peter
the creator of The Peter Principle


The number of loyal Cougar alumni worldwide, which creates a powerful network. Alums live in all 50 states and 146 countries.
THOUSANDS of enthusiastic volunteers

The success of the Alumni Association is driven by thousands of spirited alumni who commit their time, talents, and treasure to advance the university. Volunteers come together based on geography, special interests, and cultural background—meaning there’s a multitude of ways to network with fellow Cougs and reconnect with WSU.