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Young filmmakers turn their ideas into visual art at WSU Extension’s 4‑H Teen Film Camp, creating and screening original short films in just five days.
From script to final cut, teens create films at WSU 4‑H camp
Young filmmakers turn their ideas into visual art at WSU Extension’s 4‑H Teen Film Camp creating and screening original short films in just five days.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Young filmmakers turn their ideas into visual art at WSU Extension’s 4‑H Teen Film Camp, creating and screening original short films in just five days.
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BIG NEWS: WSU’s undergrad nursing program is ranked #40 nationwide in U.S. News & World Report 2026—our first time in the Top 50! https://f.mtr.cool/qwxicftdmy
#CougNurses #GoCougs
#CougNurses #GoCougs
September 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
BIG NEWS: WSU’s undergrad nursing program is ranked #40 nationwide in U.S. News & World Report 2026—our first time in the Top 50! https://f.mtr.cool/qwxicftdmy
#CougNurses #GoCougs
#CougNurses #GoCougs
“Medicine is where I’m supposed to be.”
Since graduating with her MD in May 2025, Laura Lopez plans to bring her dedication to Washington communities into the next phase of her medical education with the Chehalis Rural Training Program.
Since graduating with her MD in May 2025, Laura Lopez plans to bring her dedication to Washington communities into the next phase of her medical education with the Chehalis Rural Training Program.
A triple Coug’s path to practicing medicine in rural Washington
Laura Lopez overcame financial and personal hurdles on her long path to medicine, and now begins her residency in rural Washington with a commitment to community-focused care.
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September 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
“Medicine is where I’m supposed to be.”
Since graduating with her MD in May 2025, Laura Lopez plans to bring her dedication to Washington communities into the next phase of her medical education with the Chehalis Rural Training Program.
Since graduating with her MD in May 2025, Laura Lopez plans to bring her dedication to Washington communities into the next phase of her medical education with the Chehalis Rural Training Program.
Two WSU veterinary students were recognized at the 58th annual Conference of American Association of Bovine Practitioners, marking the sixth year in a row WSU students have received support from the organization.
WSU veterinary students awarded national bovine scholarships
They were recognized at the 58th annual Conference of American Association of Bovine Practitioners, marking the sixth year in a row WSU students have received support from the organization.
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September 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Two WSU veterinary students were recognized at the 58th annual Conference of American Association of Bovine Practitioners, marking the sixth year in a row WSU students have received support from the organization.
Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington.
An interactive exhibit features the vital role of agriculture in the state’s history and its continuing growth. The exhibit showcases the agriculture economy and WSU’s contributions to its growth.
An interactive exhibit features the vital role of agriculture in the state’s history and its continuing growth. The exhibit showcases the agriculture economy and WSU’s contributions to its growth.
WSU and the Washington State Fair team up to celebrate agriculture
The exhibit is a prominent feature of this year's state fair and showcases the agriculture economy and WSU's contributions to its growth.
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September 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington.
An interactive exhibit features the vital role of agriculture in the state’s history and its continuing growth. The exhibit showcases the agriculture economy and WSU’s contributions to its growth.
An interactive exhibit features the vital role of agriculture in the state’s history and its continuing growth. The exhibit showcases the agriculture economy and WSU’s contributions to its growth.
WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides for more than 12,000 canine patients each year. On any given day, they may see more than 100 dogs, including those needing emergency surgery, advanced imaging, or routine services like vaccinations and dental cleanings.
National Dog Day spotlight: WSU hospital sees more than 12,000 dogs a year
Aug. 26 is National Dog Day, a fitting moment to recognize the range of care WSU provides for more than 12,000 canine patients each year.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides for more than 12,000 canine patients each year. On any given day, they may see more than 100 dogs, including those needing emergency surgery, advanced imaging, or routine services like vaccinations and dental cleanings.
Meet Eugene, Sawyer, and Hurikm ambassador owls as part of WSU College of Veterinary Medicine. WSU's goal is always to release back to the wild, a few remain as educational ambassadors, helping to connect people with the world of raptors.
Owl Day at WSU: Nature’s ambassadors of the night
Meet WSU’s one-eyed owl Eugene and his feathered friends this International Owl Day (Aug. 4) and learn how these raptors help control pests and inspire conservation.
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August 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Meet Eugene, Sawyer, and Hurikm ambassador owls as part of WSU College of Veterinary Medicine. WSU's goal is always to release back to the wild, a few remain as educational ambassadors, helping to connect people with the world of raptors.
#WSU scientist Gary Chastagner was honored with a national award in his name for helping peony growers fight the destructive fungal disease Botrytis.
National award for beautiful blooms honors disease-fighting peony researcher
WSU scientist Gary Chastagner was honored with a national award in his name for helping peony growers fight the destructive fungal disease Botrytis.
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July 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#WSU scientist Gary Chastagner was honored with a national award in his name for helping peony growers fight the destructive fungal disease Botrytis.
Meet Eugene. A juvenile great horned owl who was found with a broken wing and an injured eye, now has a second chance at life as the latest educational ambassador in WSU’s Raptor Club.
Great horned owl finds new home at WSU
A juvenile great horned owl found with a broken wing and an injured eye now has a second chance at life as the latest educational ambassador in WSU’s Raptor Club.
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July 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Meet Eugene. A juvenile great horned owl who was found with a broken wing and an injured eye, now has a second chance at life as the latest educational ambassador in WSU’s Raptor Club.
Tipping fatigue?
As tipping expands into new settings, consumer sentiment toward the practice has turned negative
As tipping expands into new settings, consumer sentiment toward the practice has turned negative
Study: To battle tip fatigue, businesses should make their service efforts visible
As tipping expands into new settings, consumer sentiment toward the practice has turned negative.
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July 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Tipping fatigue?
As tipping expands into new settings, consumer sentiment toward the practice has turned negative
As tipping expands into new settings, consumer sentiment toward the practice has turned negative
Alainn Fitzgerald’s study abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland, didn’t go quite as planned — but it ultimately gave her lasting connections, personal growth, and a path into her future career.
Coug’s Ireland trip wasn’t perfect, but it made an impact
Alainn Fitzgerald’s study abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland, didn’t go quite as planned — but it ultimately gave her lasting connections, personal growth, and a path into her future career.
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June 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Alainn Fitzgerald’s study abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland, didn’t go quite as planned — but it ultimately gave her lasting connections, personal growth, and a path into her future career.
“Understanding what’s on the minds of consumers when it comes to senior living is critical, not just for health care organizations and policymakers but also for academic institutions like WSU."
Read more on the WSU Carson College of Business report on the changing landscape of health care.
Read more on the WSU Carson College of Business report on the changing landscape of health care.
Navigating the changing landscape of health care in the Pacific Northwest
A new WSU Carson College report reveals Pacific Northwest residents’ views on affordability, staffing shortages, and the role of AI in the future of health care.
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June 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“Understanding what’s on the minds of consumers when it comes to senior living is critical, not just for health care organizations and policymakers but also for academic institutions like WSU."
Read more on the WSU Carson College of Business report on the changing landscape of health care.
Read more on the WSU Carson College of Business report on the changing landscape of health care.
WSU’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine launched its first fellowship program in partnership with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. The fellowship program expands education offerings to train more doctors in-state and will help address a growing shortage of intensive care specialists.
WSU launches new fellowship program to train critical care physicians in Everett
The Critical Care Medicine Fellowship–Everett expands WSU's education offerings to train more doctors in-state and will help address a growing shortage of intensive care specialists.
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June 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
WSU’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine launched its first fellowship program in partnership with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. The fellowship program expands education offerings to train more doctors in-state and will help address a growing shortage of intensive care specialists.
WSU's Board of Regents took action on more than a dozen items, including the approval of the FY26 operating budget.
WSU Regents approve FY26 operating budget
Members of the Washington State University Board of Regents took action on more than a dozen items ranging from capital projects to operational spending reductions as part of Thursday’s virtual specia...
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June 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
WSU's Board of Regents took action on more than a dozen items, including the approval of the FY26 operating budget.
Regents will hear two info items before diving into more than a dozen action items. Among these action items are updates to capital projects across the university, supplemental budget requests, and budget approvals for the university as well as Cougar Athletics. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... #WSU
WSU Board of Regents host special meeting June 5
Following public comment, regents will hear two information items before diving into more than a dozen action items as part of the virtual meeting.
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June 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Regents will hear two info items before diving into more than a dozen action items. Among these action items are updates to capital projects across the university, supplemental budget requests, and budget approvals for the university as well as Cougar Athletics. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... #WSU
A team of WSU-led researchers has recreated the world’s oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago.
Researchers recreate ancient Egyptian blues
A team of WSU-led researchers has recreated the world’s oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago.
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June 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A team of WSU-led researchers has recreated the world’s oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago.
After an aggressive cancer diagnosis, WSU Veterinarians performed complex reconstructive surgery to save Howie the rottweiler, giving him more time with his family and showing other pet owners what’s possible.
Rare surgery buys Rottweiler invaluable time with family
After an aggressive cancer diagnosis, WSU veterinarians performed complex reconstructive surgery to save Howie the rottweiler, giving him more time with his family and showing other pet owners what’s ...
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May 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
After an aggressive cancer diagnosis, WSU Veterinarians performed complex reconstructive surgery to save Howie the rottweiler, giving him more time with his family and showing other pet owners what’s possible.
This new 3D printer is helping to modernize how veterinarians approach complex orthopedic surgeries. #GoCougs
Gifted 3D printer advances veterinary care at WSU
The gift from 1963 DVM graduate Dr. George Ross is part of his long history of support of the university’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
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May 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This new 3D printer is helping to modernize how veterinarians approach complex orthopedic surgeries. #GoCougs
Three different species, including a strain related to the “zombie” Cordyceps fungus that inspired the show “The Last of Us,” are being tested by #WSU scientists.
Researchers eye bug-hunting fungi as potential orchard protectors
Three different species, including a strain related to the “zombie” Cordyceps fungus that inspired the show “The Last of Us,” are being tested by WSU scientists.
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May 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Three different species, including a strain related to the “zombie” Cordyceps fungus that inspired the show “The Last of Us,” are being tested by #WSU scientists.
Michael Allen, professor of astronomy, received the Yang “Wendy” Liu Award for helping make #WSU a more welcoming place for international students.
Michael Allen wins Yang ‘Wendy’ Liu Award
The WSU astronomer was recognized for helping make the university a more welcoming place for international students.
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May 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Michael Allen, professor of astronomy, received the Yang “Wendy” Liu Award for helping make #WSU a more welcoming place for international students.
#WSU's Institute for Shock Physics recently secured a cooperative agreement renewal of $32.5 million from U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration for a five-year period.
WSU Institute for Shock Physics receives a $32.5 million award
The U.S. Department of Energy has renewed its cooperative agreement with the institute for its work advancing dynamic compression science and training the next generation of scientists.
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May 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
#WSU's Institute for Shock Physics recently secured a cooperative agreement renewal of $32.5 million from U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration for a five-year period.
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Had a great first day of Spring Meeting! 🌸 Yesterday, we heard from WSU System President Elizabeth Cantwell at the @wsutricities.bsky.social community reception and closed out the evening at the WSU Wine Science Center. 🍷
May 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Had a great first day of Spring Meeting! 🌸 Yesterday, we heard from WSU System President Elizabeth Cantwell at the @wsutricities.bsky.social community reception and closed out the evening at the WSU Wine Science Center. 🍷
#WSU researchers are using AI technology to do everything from improving science education to scoring wildfire risk — and six such initiatives got a boost from a Microsoft program celebrating the company’s 50th birthday.
Microsoft awards support six WSU initiatives harnessing AI technology
Projects include efforts to assess wildfire risk, help ranchers make grazing plans, and assist science teachers.
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May 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#WSU researchers are using AI technology to do everything from improving science education to scoring wildfire risk — and six such initiatives got a boost from a Microsoft program celebrating the company’s 50th birthday.
Nursing students will help staff Spokane Public School’s first elementary school-based wellness center, expanding school health services and strengthening community care.
WSU shines a light on school nursing for National Nurses Week
Nursing students will help staff Spokane Public School’s first elementary school-based wellness center, expanding school health services and strengthening community care.
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May 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Nursing students will help staff Spokane Public School’s first elementary school-based wellness center, expanding school health services and strengthening community care.