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WSU will increase tuition rates by 2.4%, the maximum amount allowed by law, to stabilize the university's budget amid rising inflation and declining enrollment.

[Photo] Board of Regents justifies 2.4% tuition increase

May 11, 2022
Eric Shelden will assume the responsibilities of Faculty Senate chair during the 2023-24 school year.

[Photo] WSU faculty senators choose chair-elect

March 25, 2022
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“A lot of how we attract and keep students is how we help them afford their education,” said Saichi Oba, vice provost for enrollment management.

[Photo] Faculty Senators reflect on declining enrollment rates

March 5, 2022
“All current health and safety mitigation measures will continue until further notice,” Superintendent Bob Maxwell said.

[Photo] Masks optional at Pullman Public Schools after state mandate lifts

February 25, 2022
Faculty Senators heard a presentation from professor Steve Bollens, WSU's advocate to the state legislature, at their meeting Thursday

The two candidates for Faculty Senate Chair are professors Jeannette Mageo and Eric Shelden

Faculty senators heard a presentation from professor Steve Bollens, WSU's advocate to the state legislature, at their meeting Thursday.

[Photo] Faculty Senate prepares to elect new chair March 22

February 22, 2022
The two candidates for Faculty Senate Chair are professors Jeannette Mageo and Eric Shelden

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WSU Global Chancellor Dave Cillay said a dual-credit program could raise awareness of the WSU Global Campus.

[Photo] WSU considers offering dual credit classes to high schoolers

January 26, 2022
As enrollment decreases, the Board of Regents plans to increase tuition later this spring.

[Photo] Board of Regents to vote on tuition hike later this spring

January 24, 2022
Jenny Kraska, athletics postdoctoral psychology fellow, said starting this year, a session limit for counseling has been imposed for student-athletes.

[Photo] Board of Regents address student-athlete mental health

January 22, 2022
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[Photo] Faculty Senate discusses COVID-19 response, classroom ventilation

January 22, 2022
WSU’s MLK Program is planning several more events throughout the semester.

[Photo] MLK Program focuses on white privilege for first event of the semester

January 21, 2022
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WSU administration announced at Wednesday's town hall meeting that in-person classes and university functions will continue for spring semester.

[Photo] WSU classes to remain in-person

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January 6, 2022
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"You may think snow has nothing to do with discussion about COVID, but the lack of communication, lack of care for safety of staff, and lack of leadership is evident with snow, and COVID," wrote one town hall commenter Thursday morning.

[Photo] ED BOARD: WSU administrators ‘plow’ ahead with in-person semester, despite complaints of omicron variant, pass closures

January 6, 2022
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Bill Davis, interim vice provost for academic engagement and student achievement, said the number of students who were in danger of failing classes at midterms or had academic alerts placed on them by instructors was higher than in previous semesters. 

[Photo] Faculty Senate suspends academic probation

December 11, 2021
Multiple state attorney generals joined forces to conduct a multistate investigation on the family who owns Purdue, said Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

[Photo] Washington involved in investigation of opioid-related pharmaceutical companies

December 4, 2021
UCORE Director Clif Stratton discusses a new proposed UCORE category during a WSU Faculty Senate meeting on Thursday.

[Photo] Faculty Senate discusses new UCORE category

November 20, 2021
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Mia Ives-Rublee, director of Disability Justice Initiative at the Center for American Progress, said disability justice allows for every community to push for change.

[Photo] Activist discusses difference between disability justice, rights

November 19, 2021
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“The nation’s poorest communities paid billions of dollars each year for criminal justice fines, fees, forfeitures, jail and prison costs and much more,” said Joe Soss, Cowles chair for the study of public service at the University of Minnesota. 

[Photo] Foley Institute discusses criminal justice systems targeting certain communities

November 18, 2021
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Arin Mitchell, second-year doctoral student in the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed how the theory of desserts is problematic.

[Photo] InQueery Symposium speakers discuss intersectionality in feminism

November 17, 2021
Spokane NAACP President Kiantha Duncan shared her experiences living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during a Foley Institute talk Tuesday afternoon.

[Photo] Spokane NAACP president addresses poverty in communities of color

November 11, 2021
Chris Boyan, Transportation Services interim director, discusses parking options and fees.

[Photo] GPSA discusses transportation issues

November 9, 2021
GPSA discusses transportation on campus at their meeting Monday night.

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Glen Duncan, professor in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, said the university is in a continual cycle of hiring staff and losing them.

[Photo] Faculty senators frustrated with low pay for certain staff

November 5, 2021
ASWSU senators confirmed four individuals into open positions during a meeting Wednesday night.

[Photo] ASWSU senators confirm several open positions

October 28, 2021
The school is currently in a two-year contract with United Healthcare, the graduate student health insurance provider.

[Photo] GPSA discusses health insurance options, challenges for grad students

October 26, 2021
Mental health counselor Sabrina Votava gives a flash talk about suicide prevention and learning how to help someone in crisis.

[Photo] WSU hosts fair promoting safety, health, security 

October 18, 2021
The emergency department at Pullman Regional Hospital will never turn away a patient who needs care, said Dr. Peter Mikkelsen, PRH medical director of emergency services.

[Photo] Physicians urge Pullman community to get vaccinated

September 29, 2021
Senators elected Reanne Chilton as GPSA president during a meeting Monday night.

[Photo] GPSA elects new president

September 28, 2021
WSU President Kirk Schulz said in a virtual town hall Tuesday afternoon that WSU requested $10 million from the state legislature to fund salary increases for faculty and staff.

[Photo] Faculty COVID-19 testing limited by resources, administrators say

September 21, 2021
WSU President Kirk Schulz said in a virtual town hall Tuesday afternoon that WSU requested $10 million from the state legislature to fund salary increases for faculty and staff.

In-person learning has given student organizations, such as ASWSU and GPSA, the opportunity to hold more events than last year. The ability to host in-person events brought a sense of community that many people felt was lacking during the pandemic. 

[Photo] GPSA discusses getting students involved

September 14, 2021
Officer Breauna Banks and Sgt. Todd Dow received the American Legion Humanitarian and Lifesaving Award. 

[Photo] American Legion awards Pullman police officers at City Council meeting Tuesday

July 14, 2021
The board agreed to prepare a resolution indicating written owner consent of Pioneer Center’s historic designation.

[Photo] School board approves historic designation of Pioneer Center, discusses student discipline policy

MELINA ERNST, Evergreen reporter
June 24, 2021
Palouse CCL is currently working on a survey to gain a better understanding of community members’ knowledge about climate change their willingness to take action on the issue.

[Photo] City Council discusses climate change mitigation

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief
June 23, 2021
Todd Hall, LNC Inc. planning manager, said while the majority of land in the county limits citizens’ ability to have the same recreational aspect as other counties, the land is not any less important. 

The school district’s current administrative office is located in the Pioneer Center. It is eligible for historic designation on the Pullman Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places, according to the proposition presented at the school board meeting.

[Photo] School board considers Pioneer Center for historic designation, approves disposal of school bus

June 10, 2021
The panel included Joe Fugere, Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria founder and CEO, Stacey Walker, Fortive Corporation senior vice president of human resources and Nick Streuli, Washington State Governor’s Office executive director of external affairs. 

[Photo] Carson College of Business hosts ‘Virtual Power Breakfast’

June 9, 2021
Pullman City Councilmembers discussed renovating the downtown area at a meeting Tuesday evening.

[Photo] City Council reviews downtown project proposals, approves purchase of new firetruck

June 9, 2021
“We have been really great stewards of our curriculum budget over the years because we knew something like this was coming.”

[Photo] Pullman school board reviews student recovery plan, new ELA curriculum

MELINA ERNST, Evergreen reporter
May 27, 2021
"WSU played a role in my life; the ground itself is our mother. We respect that land more than anything else in the world. That is our home,” said Otis Halfmoon, WSU alumnus and retired National Park Service employee.

[Photo] Speaker series highlights WSU connection to Nez Perce

March 5, 2021
GPSA senators raised concerns about first-generation college students who would miss out on their opportunity to walk at graduation during the pandemic.

[Photo] GPSA discusses WSU’s path to normality

January 26, 2021
ASWSU President Curtis Cohen said he is working with leaders in the Student Government Council to try to reduce the $60 graduation fee.

[Photo] ASWSU's spring semester goals to focus on students' mental health during pandemic

January 21, 2021
The League of Women Voters of Pullman's next Brown Bag event is scheduled from 12-1 p.m. Feb. 16.

[Photo] League of Women Voters discussed inequality, racism during Brown Bag event

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
January 20, 2021
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[Photo] Pullman K-1 students return to school via hybrid model

January 15, 2021
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[Photo] City council approves $1.6 million road improvement project

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January 14, 2021
WSU will collect wastewater samples to detect the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in Pullman.

[Photo] Local hospital discusses expansion of taxing district, COVID-19 testing

January 9, 2021
Faculty Senators have been concerned about WSU paying Pac-12 annual membership fees starting in fiscal year 2022.

[Photo] Faculty Senate resists million-dollar commitment to athletics

December 11, 2020
Samantha Cruz, director of legislative affairs, said she wants to require free menstrual products in residence hall bathrooms.

[Photo] ASWSU Senators approve new member, resolution

December 10, 2020
Students taking courses in professional health science careers like medicine, pharmacy and veterinary medicine are excluded from the NRC grade option because of accreditation issues, WSU Provost Elizabeth Chilton said.

[Photo] University officials describe freshmen move-in protocols

December 10, 2020
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Pullman Regional Hospital's 2021 annual gala might be held in person, said Rueben Mayes, PRH chief development officer.

[Photo] Hospital discusses COVID-19 vaccine distribution, financial goals

December 3, 2020
ASWSU will recreate the multicultural council, said Jenna Fitzgerald, ASWSU director of diversity and inclusion.

[Photo] ASWSU Senators announce upcoming projects

December 3, 2020
The 2021-2022 budget for Pullman was unanimously approved and includes $12,828,179 for transit expenditures and $15,671,838 for law enforcement.

[Photo] City Council approves money for wildfire victims, budget

December 2, 2020
The Washington State Association represents 150,000 students from 15 college campuses, said Zack Turner, WSA executive director.

[Photo] GPSA senators express importance of mental health for graduate students

December 1, 2020
Lisa Gehring, WSU assistant vice president of human resources, said Labor and Industries changes negatively impact WSU research.

“We intended to notify everybody … before that email went out,” said Mary Jo Gonzales, vice president of student affairs. “I know it caused unnecessary stress, but I also know it was more important to me to speak with integrity at that moment and say where we were at.”

Students living on campus, athletes and employees will have to be tested upon arrival in Pullman.

[Photo] WSU to test students arriving on campus, increase housing next semester

November 19, 2020
Students should get tested before leaving Pullman for the holidays, WSU officials say.

[Photo] WSU asks students to stay home after Thanksgiving break

November 19, 2020
Bryce Regian, ASWSU deputy director of legislative affairs, spoke about the federal bills his office is monitoring for the upcoming legislative session. 

[Photo] ASWSU department presents on state legislation affecting students

November 19, 2020
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WSU President Kirk Schulz said the university opened a new pharmaceutical startup called Athira Pharma.

[Photo] WSU gains 3 percent less donations this year, regents say

November 16, 2020
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Members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association are sending out electronic flyers and use their social media page to inform people of key community events. 

[Photo] Group discusses discrimination against Asian Americans amid pandemic

November 16, 2020
Many community members urged the Pullman School Board to move up the start date for in-person learning for kindergartners and first graders.

[Photo] 'It’s time to provide an option for all kids who have lost all the life in their eyes'

November 13, 2020
About 65 classes were approved for in-person instruction in the spring. That is twice the number of classes that were approved this fall, WSU Provost Elizabeth Chilton said.

[Photo] Student fee reductions, athletics budget proposed at Board of Regents meeting

November 13, 2020
The grant could bring more entrepreneurs to downtown Pullman, said economic development manager Jennifer Hackman.

[Photo] City Council discusses grant to expand tech entrepreneurship, downtown infrastructure

November 11, 2020
Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins said his department is reviewing their policy to ensure officers’ use of force is appropriate for the incidents they are being used.

[Photo] Community discusses Pullman public safety during virtual summit

November 10, 2020
Pullman Civic Trust is a non-profit volunteer organization with more than 700 community members, said Bobby Ryder, president of Pullman Civic Trust. 

[Photo] Pullman Civic Trust asks GPSA to support construction of walking trails

November 10, 2020
Thanksgiving is a Eurocentric holiday and is full of stereotypes about Indigenous people, said Cornel Pewewardy, professor emeritus of Indigenous nations studies at Portland State University.

[Photo] Thanksgiving objectifies Indigenous people, guest speaker says

November 10, 2020
Jordan Frost, activities director at Issaquah High School and first-generation WSU alumnus, said people cannot control what happens to them, but they can control what to do next.

[Photo] 'Your circumstances do not determine your destiny'

November 10, 2020
Changes to a syllabus' design and wording does not harm or help a student's retention of syllabus information.

[Photo] Changing syllabi design may lead to improved faculty-student relationships

November 9, 2020
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