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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

Miss Black Washington USA inspires equity at WSU

Miss Black Washington USA inspires equity at WSU

ALISA VOLZ, Evergreen reporter February 1, 2023

Ashley Wells, a Ph.D. student at WSU, was named Miss Black Washington USA 2023.  With her new title, Wells said she hopes to help inspire young, minority students, particularly Black women and...

Multicultural Students Services is located on the fourth floor of the Compton Union Building. Advisors are available to students if they need help.

Multicultural Student Services here to help

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief August 19, 2021

The Multicultural Student Center at WSU came together in 1987 and has been serving students of color ever since.  Stephen Bischoff, student equity services/multicultural students services director,...

Through her role as ASWSU chief of staff and finance, Jhordin Prescott manages staff members, collects reports, supports the ASWSU president and vice president, and weighs in on financial decisions the university wants to make. 

Going the extra mile

ANNA MICHALSON, Evergreen reporter April 29, 2021

Jhordin Prescott is a family-oriented woman raised by people who uplifted and motivated her to succeed in all she does. With this same driven spirit, she has worked to lift her Coug community to unknown...

The board will be made up of undergraduate and graduate students, including those from Global Campus, ASWSU and Multicultural Student Services.

WSU Libraries to recruit students for advisory board

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor January 9, 2021

WSU Libraries will form a student advisory board that will provide feedback in improving library operations. The board will offer advice on WSU Libraries’ facilities and services, said Erica Nicol,...

Kate Hellmann, director of international student and scholar advising for WSU’s Office of International Programs, said the office is a resource available to all international students who face challenges.

GPSA Senators discuss ways to protect international students from possible restrictions

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor October 13, 2020

A proposal of new national guidelines regarding international students can limit a student’s admission into the country to two years. “I am concerned, as well, but Washington state has Democrats...

While WSUs enrollment decreased 1.4 percent, there were nationwide predictions that college enrollment might decrease by 20 percent.

WSU sees enrollment decrease

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief September 24, 2020

As classrooms across the nation move to online learning, WSU — like other universities — saw a slight dip in fall 2020 enrollment. There was a 1.4 percent decrease across all WSU campuses. The Pullman...

The office is working with the Multicultural Student Services mentoring program to reach out to students, said Joelle Berg, Native American Programs retention specialist.

Multicultural Student Services still operating, hosting events virtually

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter September 10, 2020

Programs and centers under The Office of Multicultural Student Services are still virtually accessible to WSU students of color. The office is trying to come up with programming that follows the public...

As part of a virtual Week of Welcome this fall, multicultural groups from across campus met together to provide resources to incoming and current students. Some of the groups include the African American Student Center and STEM support programs.

‘We are still here, we still care’

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter August 27, 2020

As students navigate online learning, multicultural student groups and WSU leaders are collaborating to provide the same level of resources to students.  The Office of Multicultural Student Services...

Women*s Center Director Amy Sharp said the center supports underrepresented voices and encourages students in their learning.

Guide: Local resources change due to COVID-19

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief August 17, 2020

The availability of resources for students on and off-campus changed slightly due to COVID-19. These resources include academic counseling, food assistance and housing support. Office of the Dean of...

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