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Washington State University Foundation
We steward private support to benefit students, research, and service statewide and beyond. Go Cougs!
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Did you know that during the 2024-2025 academic year, #WSU campus food pantries collectively served over 58,000 student visits? With food insecurity on the rise, your support helps ensure WSU students' basic needs are met. Explore student food funds: https://foundation.wsu.edu/student-support/
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November 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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At the recent CougsFirst! show, our Gift Planning team got to share about legacy gifts and planned giving at #WSU. So grateful to connect with alumni and others who are passionate about supporting the next generations of Cougs! Learn more at giftplanning.wsu.edu. 🐾 #GoCougs
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November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Camaraderie all around at the Presidential Tailgate for last weekend's Louisiana Tech game! 🏈 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the festivities. Drop a Go Cougs for such a fabulous Cougar win! 👇 #GoCougs
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November 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Over the last year, your support to #WSU has championed student success, catalyzed economic opportunity, and helped scale innovative solutions to global problems. On National Philanthropy Day, please enjoy this message of gratitude from some of the people touched by your generosity. ❤️ #GoCougs
November 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Exciting news! Thanks to your support, this semester's #CougStarter crowdfunding initiative became our most successful yet, with record-high total funds raised and gifts received! Thank you to everyone who supported these student projects. Students: apply for next semester at cougstarter.wsu.edu!
a graphic with polariod-style images of groups of students celebrates a record-breaking crowdfunding semester for CougStarter, with $46,117 raised and 421 gifts received
November 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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On Veterans Day, hear from Kayleigh Betschart, veteran and
WSU Carson College of Business senior at WSU Everett. At Everett’s scholarship reception, Kayleigh shared how scholarships have supported her education and career pursuits. Thank you to our veterans and to those who support veteran Cougs!
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Earlier this year, #WSU made the tough decision to suspend the Call-A-Coug Engagement Center. As technology has developed, our student outreach to alumni and donors has evolved to sharing impact stories through engaging video content. Meet our student digital engagement team! 📹 #GoCougs
November 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Come see our gift planning team TODAY at the CougsFirst! Show in Spokane! 🐾 From 3-7 pm, you can learn about opportunities like estate planning and legacy gifts through #WSU. Come join us at Booth 206! Learn more ⬇️

www.cougsfirst.org/spokane-coug...
Washington State University mascot Butch T. Cougar is holding a sign that has a university logo that says "1890 Legacy Society" on it.
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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There are 6️⃣ days left in this semester’s #CougStarter crowdfunding campaign! ⚡ With over 300 gifts received and over $30,000 raised across student groups, we're so excited to see this level of support for our biggest cohort yet! See what projects you can support at cougstarter.wsu.edu. 🐾
crimson-washed CougStarter logo webpage shows $32,389 raised across 306 gifts
November 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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And that's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's Fall Board of Directors Meeting last week. 🍂 There's nothing quite like gathering in Pullman in the fall, especially when working to elevate philanthropy across #WSU. #GoCougs
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October 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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A few snapshots from our board recognition dinner last night! 🥂 During this, we celebrated past Board of Directors Chair Lisa King and her role in helping to advance philanthropy at #WSU. Thank you to all our volunteers, past & present, who've dedicated themselves to this work! #GoCougs
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October 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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📸 Our Fall Board of Directors Meeting so far! This gathering gives our governing board the opportunity to discuss and learn about key parts of our work and purpose. Among these focuses are the President's Excellence Fund, foundation relations, and system communications. #GoCougs

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October 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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A win is a win! 🙌 Thank you to every Coug who helped pull us to victory in the WSU+UW Food Pantry Challenge! Over $19K will go to supporting students across the state battling food insecurity. That's rivalry with a purpose. #GoCougs #CougsHelpCougs 👇

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Image description: Boeing Apple Cup Series results image showing the outcome of a food pantry challenge between WSU and UW. WSU contributed 113 gifts totaling $12,677, while UW contributed 87 gifts totaling $6,494. Text emphasizes that together, they can beat hunger.
September 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Believing that art belongs to everyone, Former WSU President Dr. Samuel Smith & first lady Patricia Smith established this reopened collection classroom at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, honoring a visionary legacy. 💫 Explore their generosity's ripple effect:

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September 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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We’re launching a Student Digital Engagement Team! 🎥

The WSU Foundation Annual Giving Office is recruiting digital media enthusiasts, so if you love creating content, sharing your story, and inspiring alumni to support WSU, then apply today!

👉 wsu.joinhandshake.com/login
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July 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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↩️ Turning back the clock to our Volunteer Awards Celebration! 🎉 See a recap of this year's ceremony and learn about our honorees' leadership, service, generosity, and commitment as a select group of Coug supporters. #GoCougs

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📸 Jan Mennenga
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May 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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A few moments from our Volunteer Awards Celebration last night. 🎉 🥂

To our dedicated #WSUFVolunteers —THANK YOU. Your efforts, passion, and expertise are invaluable. You know you're in good company when you're with those who treasure the Coug community. 😎 #GoCougs
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May 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Kicked off the last day of Spring Meeting 🌸 with a breakfast and student panel at the @wsutricities.bsky.social Student Union Building! Our Board of Directors and other volunteers heard #WSU graduates and students share about their educational opportunities and successes. 🐾 #GoCougs
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May 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Director of Athletics Anne McCoy shares about the
@wsucougarathletics.bsky.social Next Chapter Initiative with our volunteers at Spring Meeting. This evening, we'll be headed to the HAPO Center for our Volunteer Awards Celebration! 🎉 #GoCougs
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May 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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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. 🍷
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May 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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📸 Last weekend, Jamie Kern Lima spoke at one of @pullman.wsu.edu's commencement ceremonies! Jamie founded IT Cosmetics, now part of L’Oréal. Last year, she received the WSU Regents' Distinguished Alumni Award. Thank you to Jamie for joining us, and congrats to those who graduated! 🎓 #GoCougs
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May 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Opportunities through WSU Athletics brought Alena Watts ⚽ and Brooke Stutzer 🚣 to Washington State University...and the rest is history—in the making. ▶️ Play back through some moments with us.
May 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Wrapping up #VolunteerAppreciationWeek with a message from the WSU VP of Advancement and Foundation CEO Mike Connell. Thank you for your service to our institution.

#GoCougs
April 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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ICYMI—We have a new #CougsGive record! 🎉 All thanks to the Cougar Family, WSU's 10th annual day of giving proved to be our biggest one yet, breaking past $1M for the first time. This goes to show how powerful the WSU community can be. THANK YOU for being a part of something transformative. #GoCougs
Graphic states "records broken" for CougsGive on a crimson background, announcing a total of $1,153,992 across 1,645 gifts.
April 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Closing out the eve of #CougsGive with a message from President Cantwell, who has committed to making her first gift to #WSU in support of #scholarships. ❤️ Can't wait to see the Coug community come together tomorrow! Check out what you can support at cougsgive.wsu.edu. #GoCougs
April 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM