ASWSU voices concern over tuition increase following move to online classes
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 29, 2020
ASWSU is disappointed the university is going forward with a 2.5 percent tuition increase following WSU’s announcement that classes will be moved online. WSU is spending more money to move to an online format than the university would be spending for face-to-face classes, said Phil Weiler, WSU's V...
OPINION: Freshmen have to make a choice this semester
ADAM HUREAU, Evergreen columnist
July 22, 2020
There is no question that this fall is going to look different. Classes, football games and even parties will all have changed. This might leave freshman uncertain as to whether or not they should come to college. For some, postponing college could be an extremely viable option, maybe even the best...
WSU announces updates to fall instruction
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
June 10, 2020
Instructors in fall 2020 will use a HyFlex model, which is a combination of in-person and distance content delivery, according to a COVID-19 update emailed to the WSU community from WSU President Kirk Schulz. Classes that require seating for more than 50 students will not be offered face-to-face, according to t...
Faculty, staff told to prepare for 10 percent budget cut
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
May 20, 2020
WSU president Kirk Schulz sent an email on Tuesday to faculty and staff stating that each unit or department should prepare for a 10 percent budget cut. Phil Weiler, vice president for marketing and communication, said this is in response to direction from Gov. Jay Inslee who said each state agen...
WSU officials address COVID-19 concerns in online town hall
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
May 15, 2020
WSU President Kirk Schulz said in a virtual town hall meeting today that administrators are planning for some in-person learning at all WSU campuses for the fall 2020 semester. This does not mean that next semester will look “normal” like fall 2019 did, said Bryan Slinker, interim provost a...
WSU to demolish Johnson Hall
ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
May 13, 2020
WSU hopes to receive state funding between the 2021 and 2023 fiscal year in order to demolish Johnson Hall, which would cost about $8 million. Phil Weiler, WSU’s vice president for marketing and communications, said they plan to replace Johnson Hall with a new USDA Agricultural Research Services...
Second virtual town hall covers COVID-19 updates
LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 11, 2020
WSU officials discussed topics ranging from WSU employment, student aid and resources, academic deadlines and student living during a virtual town hall on Friday. University faculty discussed changes to policies, where to find resources and what to expect for the future. They reviewed internal and e...
WSU suspends university leadership raises
JAKOB THORINGTON, Evergreen reporter
April 2, 2020
WSU is freezing salaries for executive leadership to prepare for potential economic turmoil as a result of COVID-19. The university announced this decision in an email from the Office of the President and online on its COVID-19 website. According to the announcement, the university ...
New rules for pass/fail class options
AMAAN RAHMAN, Evergreen reporter
March 28, 2020
Editor's Note: This article has been updated from a previous version, which had stated WSU would not allow pass/fail options. This was clarified in the story using the transcript of the teleconference, but if there's any confusion about the process for applying for a pass/fail please visit the WSU Regist...
WSU students asked to remain at permanent residence
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
March 19, 2020
WSU students received an email Thursday morning directing them to stay at their permanent off-campus residences if possible because access to food and healthcare is limited in Pullman. Students who are currently in Pullman or have an immediate need to return are allowed to be in Pullman, the ema...
WSU Pullman moves classes online for rest of semester, cancels Mom’s Weekend
EMMA LEDBETTER and JAYCE CARRAL
March 13, 2020
WSU Pullman students received an email Friday morning saying classes will be held online for the rest of the semester and Mom's Weekend is canceled. This decision only applies to WSU Pullman at this time, said Phil Weiler, vice president for university marketing and communications. Weiler sai...
WSU campus transition to online classes following spring break
EMMA LEDBETTER and JAYCE CARRAL
March 11, 2020
All five campuses on the WSU system will be transitioning face-to-face classes to online following spring break because of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to an announcement on the WSU COVID-19 website. Phil Weiler, vice president for university marketing and communications, said universit...
WSU students may soon see more information about practices to reduce the spread of COVID-19 as part of a new system-wide “Cancel COVID” campaign. Students...
