{"id":6,"date":"2026-01-09T11:42:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-01-12T13:45:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T21:45:38","slug":"economic-impact-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic Impact Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-spacing-padding-left--large wsu-spacing-padding-right--large wsu-spacing-bottom--xxmedium wsu-spacing-top--xlarge wsu-color-background--white wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-custom-site-header wsu-align-item--center wsu-max-width--xhero\" >\r\n    \n<header class=\"wsu-article-header \">\r\n\t<h1 class=\"wsu-article-header__title\">\r\n\t\tEconomic Impact Report\t<\/h1>\r\n\t\t<\/header>\r\n\n\n\n<p>Impact that reaches every corner of the state<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-spacing-top--large wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--xhero wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--xxmedium\">Washington State University drives economic growth and opportunity statewide. Through research, education, and community engagement, WSU turns ideas into discoveries, changes lives, creates jobs, and builds partnerships that strengthen businesses and communities across all 39 counties and on the Colville Reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__title\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">About this report<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__title\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Washington State University engaged Community Attributes Inc. to evaluate the economic impacts of the university. This assessment is an update to the 2015 WSU Economic Impact and Reach report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The evaluation was conducted beginning in mid-2025, using data from 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU provided detailed data on revenues, expenditures, employment, enrollment, research, Extension, alumni, athletics, and other aspects of operations. Additional information is drawn from state and federal employment and wage data, and the Washington Department of Revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the Washington State Input-Output Model, economic impacts include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>direct and indirect jobs,<\/li><li>income, and business output,<\/li><li>related household spending.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-wpsites\/uploads\/sites\/3527\/2026\/01\/WSU-Economic-Impact-Report.pdf\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--size-small wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tDownload the full report (PDF)\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-wpsites\/uploads\/sites\/3527\/2026\/01\/WSU-Economic-Impact-Report-Fact-Sheet-Final.pdf\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--size-small wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tDownload the fact sheet (PDF)\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center wsu-spacing-after--large\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--xhero wsu-align-item--center wsu-position--relative\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-decorator  wsu-decorator--style-lines-crimson\" style=\"top:67.9219%;left:61.8012%;height:36.4766%;width:43.0124%\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-custom-align--vertical-center wsu-custom-map-wrapper wsu-spacing-padding-left--none wsu-spacing-padding-right--none\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-wpsites\/uploads\/sites\/3527\/2026\/01\/economic-impact-map.jpg\" alt=\"Map of Washington state containing economic impact in Washington $4 billion generated in total\" class=\"wp-image-286\" width=\"646\" height=\"439\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-background--white wsu-spacing-padding-left--none wsu-spacing-padding-right--none wsu-position--relative\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-flex--wrap wsu-flex--columns-2\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-stat-block wsu-color-background--gray-5 wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-custom-arrow--right\" >\r\n    \n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--text wsu-font-size--large\">For every<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--value\"><strong>$1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--label wsu-align-item--center wsu-max-width--xsmall\">in state funding <br>received<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-stat-block wsu-color-background--white wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--text wsu-font-color--crimson wsu-font-size--large\">WSU generates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--value\"><strong>$12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-color--crimson wsu-custom-stat--label\">in economic <br>impact<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-grad-stat wsu-flex--wrap wsu-flex--columns-2 wsu-align-item--center wsu-max-width--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-align--vertical-center wsu-custom-stat--space wsu-custom-stat-block  wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-wpsites\/uploads\/sites\/3527\/2026\/01\/icon-flag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-641\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-stat-block wsu-custom-align--vertical-center wsu-custom-stat--space wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wsu-custom-stat--value\"><strong>25,700<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wsu-custom-stat--label\">students enrolled<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wsu-custom-stat--text\">across five campuses and the online Global Campus<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-spacing-top--xxmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--white wsu-spacing-after--large\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--xxlarge wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-overlap wsu-overlap-spotlight wsu-spacing-before--large wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium wsu-overlap-spotlight--style-left-middle\">\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-overlap__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__image  \">\r\n                    <div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n                        <img src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Elizabeth-Cantwell_1057-792x567-1-e1767913762888.jpg\"\r\n                        srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Elizabeth-Cantwell_1057-792x567-1-e1767913762888.jpg 475w, https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Elizabeth-Cantwell_1057-792x567-1-e1767913762888-396x472.jpg 396w\"\r\n                        sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\"\r\n                        alt=\"\"\r\n                        style=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n                        \/>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--surface-column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__caption  wsu-dropshadow--medium\">\r\n                    \n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Washington State University is a powerful engine of opportunity. This report shows that every dollar invested in WSU returns twelve to our state through jobs, innovation, and community growth. Our reach is statewide, and our impact is real with research that solves real problems, education that transforms lives, and a relentless drive to advance Washington.<\/p><cite>WSU President Betsy Cantwell&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center wsu-spacing-after--large\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-align-item--center wsu-max-width--hero\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-spacing-padding-right--none\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-half-block wsu-custom-arrow-blocks wsu-flex--wrap wsu-flex--columns-2\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-stat--space wsu-custom-stat-block wsu-color-background--gray-5 wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--value\">9,904<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--label\">people employed <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--text\">across Washington<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-stat--space wsu-custom-stat-block wsu-color-background--white wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--value\"><strong>1 in 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-color--crimson wsu-custom-stat--label\">students are first-generation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--text\">(parents don&#8217;t have 4-year degrees)<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-grad-stat wsu-flex--wrap wsu-flex--columns-2 wsu-align-item--center wsu-max-width--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-align--vertical-center wsu-custom-stat--space wsu-custom-stat-block  wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-wpsites\/uploads\/sites\/3527\/2026\/01\/economic-impact-grad-stat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-524\" width=\"200\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-align--vertical-center wsu-custom-stat--space wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wsu-custom-stat--text wsu-spacing-after--none\">of bachelor\u2019s degrees were awarded to <strong class=\"wsu-font-color--crimson\">WASHINGTON RESIDENTS<\/strong> in 2024, strengthening the state\u2019s <strong class=\"wsu-font-color--crimson\">WORKFORCE PIPELINE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-spacing-padding-left--none\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wsu-notch--medium\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-wpsites\/uploads\/sites\/3527\/2026\/01\/Economic-Impact-Report-Fact-Sheet-grad-1024x882.jpg\" alt=\"WSU students graduating\" class=\"wp-image-313\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-spacing-top--xxmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--white wsu-spacing-after--large\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--xxlarge wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-overlap wsu-overlap-spotlight wsu-spacing-before--large wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium wsu-overlap-spotlight--style-right-middle\">\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-overlap__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__image  \">\r\n                    <div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n                        <img src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/murray.jpg\"\r\n                        srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/murray.jpg 530w, https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/murray-396x495.jpg 396w\"\r\n                        sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\"\r\n                        alt=\"\"\r\n                        style=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n                        \/>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--surface-column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__caption  wsu-dropshadow--medium\">\r\n                    \n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>As a proud WSU alum,&nbsp;I&nbsp; know&nbsp;personally how the university makes a real difference for families across Washington state.&nbsp;I\u2019ve&nbsp;also seen firsthand the tremendous impact WSU has on our state\u2019s economy\u2014creating jobs, expanding opportunities, and driving new research and discoveries that transform industries and change lives. WSU not only provides a top-notch education for tens of thousands of students each year, but&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;an engine for economic growth across Washington state.&nbsp;I\u2019ll&nbsp;always be a champion for WSU in the other Washington\u2014Go&nbsp;Cougs<\/p><cite>U.S. Senator Patty Murray<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-text--collapsed wsu-custom-text--centered wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center wsu-spacing-after--large\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-flex--wrap wsu-flex--columns-2 wsu-max-width--xhero wsu-align-item--center wsu-flex--breakpoint-tablet-medium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-flex--wrap wsu-flex--columns-2 wsu-flex--breakpoint-phone\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-image--block\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-wpsites\/uploads\/sites\/3527\/2026\/01\/2025-eir-lab.jpg\" alt=\"WSU researcher working with fish in a lab\" class=\"wp-image-345\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-stat--space\" >\r\n    \n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--value\">$403.4<br>MILLION<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--label\">in ANNUAL RESEARCH EXPENDITURES<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-custom-stat--space wsu-color-background--white\" >\r\n    \n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--value\">$65.6 MILLION<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--text wsu-max-width--small wsu-align-item--center\">invested across Washington\u2019s counties and tribal areas through<br><strong class=\"wsu-font-color--crimson\">WSU EXTENSION<\/strong>,<br>advancing food systems, youth development and economic resilience<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-custom-stat--space wsu-color-background--white\" >\r\n    \n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--text\">Nearly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--value\">281,000<br>ALUMNI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--text\">of which <strong class=\"wsu-custom-stat--bright\">65%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--label\">WORK AND LIVE IN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--bright\">Washington<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-block-image--block\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-wpsites\/uploads\/sites\/3527\/2026\/01\/2025-eir-orchard-1024x549.jpg\" alt=\"Researcher working on robotic arm in an orchard\" class=\"wp-image-336\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-spacing-top--xxmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--white wsu-spacing-after--large\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--xxlarge wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-overlap wsu-overlap-spotlight wsu-spacing-before--large wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium wsu-overlap-spotlight--style-left-middle\">\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-overlap__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__image  \">\r\n                    <div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n                        <img src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Rep-Dan-Newhouse.jpg\"\r\n                        srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Rep-Dan-Newhouse.jpg 480w, https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Rep-Dan-Newhouse-396x595.jpg 396w\"\r\n                        sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\"\r\n                        alt=\"\"\r\n                        style=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n                        \/>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--surface-column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__caption  wsu-dropshadow--medium\">\r\n                    \n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>Washington State University is a key driver in creating jobs and modernizing the agriculture industry in our region. During my tenure in Congress, they have been a close ally in making sure producers and employers have the resources needed to stay competitive. I thank them for their hard work and for their outstanding contributions to local economies across the state.<\/em><\/p><cite>Congressman Dan Newhouse<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-text--collapsed wsu-custom-text--centered wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center wsu-spacing-after--large\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--xhero wsu-position--relative wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-decorator  wsu-decorator--style-lines-crimson\" style=\"top:73.7039%;left:71.7391%;height:29.9359%;width:32.2981%\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-flex--wrap wsu-flex--columns-2 wsu-align-item--center wsu-flex--breakpoint-tablet-medium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-image--block\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-wpsites\/uploads\/sites\/3527\/2026\/01\/2025-eir-butch.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-custom-stat--space wsu-color-background--white\" >\r\n    \n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--label\">WSU IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--value\">$46 BILLION<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--text wsu-max-width--small wsu-align-item--center\">in annual state revenue through R&amp;D in agriculture, energy, public health, veterinary medicine, and sustainable aviation fuels<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-custom-stat--space wsu-color-background--white\" >\r\n    \n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--bright\">WSU Athletics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--label\">GENERATES MORE THAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--value\">$89 MILLION<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--text wsu-max-width--small wsu-align-item--center\">in tickets and concessions, fundraising, licensing, sponsorship, media, and conference revenues each year<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-background--white wsu-custom-stat--space wsu-position--relative\" >\r\n    \n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--bright\">Cosmic Crisp\u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--text\">a WSU-bred apple,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--label\">HAS GENERATED OVER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--value\">$30 MILLION<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-custom-stat--text wsu-max-width--small wsu-align-item--center\">in licensing revenue since it was introduced in 2019<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--xxlarge wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-overlap wsu-overlap-spotlight wsu-custom-spotlight--quote wsu-overlap-spotlight--style-right-middle wsu-spacing-after--large\">\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-overlap__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__image  \">\r\n                    <div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n                        <img src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/whitehead-photo.jpg\"\r\n                        srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/whitehead-photo.jpg 760w, https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/whitehead-photo-396x482.jpg 396w\"\r\n                        sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\r\n                        alt=\"\"\r\n                        style=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n                        \/>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--surface-column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__caption  wsu-dropshadow--medium\">\r\n                    \n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Washington State University is an integral part of the talent pipeline for Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories. With more than 600 WSU alumni on our team, we see firsthand how the university educates students that then strengthens our workforce, and supports high-quality jobs in Washington. WSU\u2019s economic impact extends well beyond campus, enabling growth for employers and communities across the state.<\/p><cite><strong><strong><em>David Whitehead, <strong><strong><em>President<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/strong>, <strong><strong><em><strong><em>Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-overlap wsu-overlap-spotlight wsu-custom-spotlight--quote wsu-overlap-spotlight--style-left-middle wsu-spacing-after--large\">\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-overlap__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__image  \">\r\n                    <div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n                        <img src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/chumrau-photo-683x1024-1.jpg\"\r\n                        srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/chumrau-photo-683x1024-1.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/chumrau-photo-683x1024-1-396x594.jpg 396w\"\r\n                        sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"\r\n                        alt=\"\"\r\n                        style=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n                        \/>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--surface-column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__caption  wsu-dropshadow--medium\">\r\n                    \n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Washington State University has been a key partner for Washington\u2019s agriculture industry and rural communities for decades. Through cutting-edge research, extension services, and workforce development, WSU delivers real economic value for farmers and helps keep our grain industry competitive in global markets. Its impact is felt far beyond campus, strengthening local economies across the state.<\/p><cite><strong>Casey Chumrau, CEO, Washington Grain Commission<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-overlap wsu-overlap-spotlight wsu-custom-spotlight--quote wsu-overlap-spotlight--style-right-middle wsu-spacing-after--large\">\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-overlap__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__image  \">\r\n                    <div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n                        <img src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Kris-Johson-2020-portrait-0587_crop-788x1024-1.jpg\"\r\n                        srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Kris-Johson-2020-portrait-0587_crop-788x1024-1.jpg 788w, https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Kris-Johson-2020-portrait-0587_crop-788x1024-1-396x515.jpg 396w, https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Kris-Johson-2020-portrait-0587_crop-788x1024-1-768x998.jpg 768w\"\r\n                        sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\"\r\n                        alt=\"\"\r\n                        style=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n                        \/>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--surface-column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__caption  wsu-dropshadow--medium\">\r\n                    \n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Washington State University is a key driver of Washington\u2019s economic success. It develops a skilled, job-ready workforce and partners closely with employers statewide, strengthening businesses, communities, and our overall competitiveness.<\/p><cite>Kris Johnson, President, Association of Washington Business<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-overlap wsu-overlap-spotlight wsu-custom-spotlight--quote wsu-overlap-spotlight--style-left-middle wsu-spacing-after--large\">\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-overlap__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__image  \">\r\n                    <div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n                        <img src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Rachel-Smith-headshot-cropped.jpg\"\r\n                        srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Rachel-Smith-headshot-cropped.jpg 696w, https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Rachel-Smith-headshot-cropped-396x485.jpg 396w\"\r\n                        sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\r\n                        alt=\"\"\r\n                        style=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n                        \/>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--surface-column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__caption  wsu-dropshadow--medium\">\r\n                    \n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>WSU\u2019s contribution to Washington State\u2019s economy cannot be overstated, and its role in shaping our future workforce is even more meaningful. WSU prepares students for our economy\u2019s high-demand jobs, and its research, industry partnerships, and commitment to student success directly align with our goal of ensuring every young person in our state is on a path to&nbsp;a great career. Taken together with the university\u2019s community contributions, we are incredibly fortunate to have this significant institution here in Washington.<\/p><cite>Rachel Smith, President, Washington Roundtable&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-overlap wsu-overlap-spotlight wsu-custom-spotlight--quote wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium wsu-overlap-spotlight--style-right-middle\">\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-overlap__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__image  \">\r\n                    <div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n                        <img src=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Petes-Headshot-scaled-e1767913004978-808x1024-1-792x1004.jpg\"\r\n                        srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Petes-Headshot-scaled-e1767913004978-808x1024-1-792x1004.jpg 792w, https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Petes-Headshot-scaled-e1767913004978-808x1024-1-396x502.jpg 396w, https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Petes-Headshot-scaled-e1767913004978-808x1024-1-768x973.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/3532\/2026\/01\/Petes-Headshot-scaled-e1767913004978-808x1024-1.jpg 808w\"\r\n                        sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\"\r\n                        alt=\"\"\r\n                        style=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n                        \/>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--surface-column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__caption  wsu-dropshadow--medium\">\r\n                    \n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Pullman is a proud community where being a Coug just seems to hit differently. WSU&#8217;s unique quality to truly encompass &#8220;Pullman Proud&#8221; through their incredible support of our local businesses and our dedicated community through economic impact &amp; passion for our small-town feel, is a blessing without measure. We love being Cougs and we love having WSU as one of our valued Chamber members.<\/p><cite>Pete Chittenden, Executive Director, Pullman Chamber of Commerce<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1342,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[],"wsuwp_university_category":[],"wsuwp_university_location":[],"wsuwp_university_org":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1342"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37,"href":"https:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6\/revisions\/37"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6"},{"taxonomy":"wsuwp_university_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsuwp_university_category?post=6"},{"taxonomy":"wsuwp_university_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsuwp_university_location?post=6"},{"taxonomy":"wsuwp_university_org","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wsu.edu\/economicimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsuwp_university_org?post=6"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}