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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Ray Acuna-Luna discusses the additional $120,000 given to Cougs Rise. He says the program is looking to give high school graduates STEM experience early on.

High school STEM program receives funding

HANNAH WELZBACKER, Evergreen reporter November 28, 2018

Cougs Rise, an initiative of WSU’s Office of the Provost, has received an additional $120,000 in funding to help create a summer STEM program for graduating high school students. Funded by federal...

Athletic Director Pat Chun said it is still too early to make a decision about the start of spring football practices.

Chun talks athletics with Faculty Senate

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter November 16, 2018

WSU Director of Athletics Pat Chun spoke about the importance of athletics at the Faculty Senate meeting Thursday night. Chun said the athletic program places an emphasis on academics. He said the...

Kelley Westhoff, the new executive director for budget, planning and analysis, was formerly an operating budget
director. Westhoff began her position a few weeks after Joan King, former chief university budget officer, retired.

WSU introduces new budget office role

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor November 16, 2018

The new executive director for budget, planning and analysis wants to help recover WSU’s fiscal health and update the current payroll system. Kelley Westhoff began her new role on Nov. 1 after Joan...

GPSA President Amir Gilmore, left, listens as WSU President Kirk Schulz answers questions at the GPSA Chat and Chew event Tuesday night.

President Schulz addresses graduate student questions, concerns

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter November 14, 2018

GPSA hosted a Chat and Chew on Tuesday with WSU President Kirk Schulz that gave members the opportunity to ask questions regarding issues such as stipends and political participation. GPSA President...

Former WSU employee sues over termination

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter November 13, 2018

A lawsuit filed by former WSU employee Tony Rogers alleges discrimination and an unfair investigation carried out by university officials and the school’s Office for Equal Opportunity that led to his...

Jill Creighton, a finalist for vice president of campus life/dean of students, talks about her experiences in student affairs and her plans Monday evening in the Chinook Student Center.

AVP finalist shares goals for WSU, students

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter November 6, 2018

The third finalist for the future WSU associate vice president for campus life/dean of students position visited campus Monday to speak about her motivations for applying, her motto for helping WSU grow...

High school principal on special assignment

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter October 24, 2018

Bob Maxwell, Pullman Public School District superintendent, announced in an email on Oct. 15 that Erik Heinz, Pullman High School principal, would be placed on special assignment. Shannon Focht, Pullman...

WSU President Kirk Schulz will serve Pac‑12 Conference representative to the College Football Playoff board of managers.

Schulz joins College Football Playoff board of managers

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter October 8, 2018

WSU President Kirk Schulz will join the College Football Playoff (CFP) board of managers as the representative of the Pac-12 Conference, the university announced today in a news release. The CFP is a...

WSU President Kirk Schulz speaks at the WSU Faculty Senate meeting about the university’s fiscal health and how the administration plans to work with the faculty Thursday in the Food Science and Human Nutrition building.

Schulz talks fiscal health with Faculty Senate

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 5, 2018

President Kirk Schulz provided an update of WSU’s fiscal health and enrollment growth while being met with constituent questions and concerns Thursday at the Faculty Senate meeting. Schulz referred...

ASWSU President Savannah Rogers explains the Student Code of Conduct on Tuesday in the CUB.

Student Code of Conduct updated to specify values

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter September 27, 2018

The WSU Student Code of Conduct recently underwent an update that is being released today, which includes term limits and mandatory training for the Student Conduct Board, changes in the code’s language...

Asif Chaudhry discusses the success of the INTO student program at a Faculty Senate meeting Jan. 11, 2018.

University hopes to see growth in global students

HANNAH WELZBACKER, Evergreen reporter September 21, 2018

WSU is seeking to increase the number of international students in its second year partnering with INTO, a private global education company. Asif Chaudhry, the vice president for international programs,...

Chair-elect Greg Crouch talks about the new design of the Faculty Senate website Thursday.

Faculty Senate introduces new website

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief September 21, 2018

Faculty Senate announced its new website which is meant to encourage more transparency Thursday at its first meeting of the semester. The website will allow members of the Senate to receive important...

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