Leadership

Washington State University is a public research university committed to its land-grant heritage and tradition of service to society.

University leadership

WSU President Dr. Elizabeth Cantwell is the system president and chief executive officer of the 6-campus WSU system. Named the university’s 12th president on February 6, 2025, President Cantwell sets the strategic vision and direction for the WSU system, advocates for higher-education policy, engages in philanthropic priorities, and represents WSU at the state and federal levels.

The university system is supported by a team of executive leaders. In addition, many of WSU’s campuses are led by a chancellor, who represents their campus in the community and within the university’s statewide system.