WSU officials, students speak out against international student immigration policy
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 13, 2020
International students will not be able to stay in the country if they do not take at least one in-person course in fall 2020, according to a statement by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, part of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. WSU will be following a hybrid model this fall, so as long as WS...
WSU implements freeze on non-essential contracts, discretionary purchases
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
July 13, 2020
WSU has placed an immediate freeze on all non-essential contracts and discretionary purchases of equipment and software to compensate for a 10 percent reduction in funds. Matthew Skinner, associate vice president for WSU Financial Services, said the freeze works as a tool to help staff prepare for fu...
WSU amends housing policy after petition gains over 5,000 signatures
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 8, 2020
Writer’s note: The comments made by Curtis Cohen and Riley, the other student quoted, were made before either student, or myself, was aware of the amendment made to the addendum. WSU updated its housing policy, which originally told students it would not refund housing costs should the coronav...
Fulbright Academy delays trips abroad to prevent possible COVID-19 infections
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
July 8, 2020
The Fulbright Academy has deferred all trips abroad for scholars and members due to COVID-19, which affects the plans of many WSU students and faculty. Erin-Kae Rice, director of external affairs for WSU’s Office of International Programs, said the academy offers students, faculty and staff the chan...
Residents call for action from local legislators
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 6, 2020
A group of Pullman activists will present how city council can support the Black Lives Matter movements to local legislators. One proposed project is a street-wide mural in Pullman reading “Black Lives Matter.” Seven-year Pullman resident Jason Kennedy helped organize the Palouse in Solidari...
WSU requires employees to complete daily attestation form
ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen reporter
July 6, 2020
WSU is requiring all employees to complete a COVID-19 Attestation Form before coming into work. The form can be found on MyWSU and has to be filled out each time before an employee comes into work, even if they are working multiple days in a row, according to the Human Resource Services website. ...
Board of Regents increases tuition; WSU Athletics faces $99 million deficit
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 29, 2020
The WSU Board of Regents approved the WSU Athletics Budget, increased student tuition by 2.5 percent, and made cuts to President Kirk Schulz’s salary during the virtual meeting on Friday. Board members approved the budget for WSU Athletics. Athletic Director Pat Chun said the department anticipat...
WSU officials solidify plan for fall instruction
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 26, 2020
WSU still plans for in-person fall instruction, but officials confirmed the semester will move to online learning after Thanksgiving. This is among many changes addressed during the WSU COVID-19 Town Hall held on Wednesday afternoon. Class sizes will not exceed 50 students, and students will have...
WSU President review describes accomplishments, challenges
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
June 24, 2020
The comprehensive review of WSU President Kirk Schulz lists both accomplishments and challenges he has faced since his appointment in 2016. The review was conducted by Kevin Reilly, president emeritus at the University of Wisconsin. Reilly interviewed approximately 70 people for Schulz's review, incl...
WSU cancels August in-person commencement
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
June 24, 2020
WSU canceled the August in-person commencement ceremony due to health concerns surrounding COVID-19. Spring 2020 graduates are invited to participate in future commencement ceremonies when the risk to public health decreases, according to WSU’s commencement website. The president’s cabinet, wh...
Phi Delta Theta returns to WSU in August
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
June 22, 2020
Phi Delta Theta’s suspension will end Aug. 1 after being investigated in 2016 for different types of misconduct, including underage drinking. “The actions the group took weren’t representative of the values of Phi Delta Theta,” said Greg Rush, Phi Delta Theta expansion consultant. “Our response...
New regulations change scope of WSU’s Title IX jurisdiction
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
June 19, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education’s updated Title IX regulations to narrow Title IX cases and decrease cases that would require an institution’s response. Holly Ashkannejhad, director of the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Investigation, discussed the new regulations during CRCI’s online forum o...
International students will not be able to stay in the country if they do not take at least one in-person course in fall 2020, according to a statement...
