WSU Board of Regents approves financial plan
MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter
September 18, 2020
The WSU Board of Regents approved a financial plan for the university during its virtual meeting on Friday. WSU will not take out more than $30 million in loans. The money will go toward the $54.4 million revenue loss that is expected to occur, assuming WSU plays football, during the 2021 fiscal ...
WSU Board of Regents reviews financial impacts of athletics, COVID-19
MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter
September 18, 2020
The WSU Board of Regents discussed WSU’s previously-created financial plan and the athletics deficit during its virtual meeting on Thursday. Financial Planning A new financial plan will help the university recover from the financial challenges brought on by COVID-19, said Stacy Pearson, vice president ...
Upbringing influences student regent’s leadership
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
August 27, 2020
Arliegh Cayanan's upbringing in Hawaii fueled his style of leadership to be centered on community, a trait he hopes to promote in his new role as WSU student regent. “[Hawaii] is very family-centered and community-based,” said Cayanan, fourth-year doctor of pharmacy student at WSU Health Sciences ...
New regent to focus on learning his role before taking action
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 15, 2020
A WSU alumnus and Amazon executive has been appointed to the university’s Board of Regents. John Schoettler, vice president for Global Real Estate and Facilities at Amazon, was appointed to the position by Gov. Jay Inslee. He started his appointment July 1. "I think that Washington State Univ...
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 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...
Board of Regents approves addition of two new degree programs
JAKOB THORINGTON, Evergreen reporter
May 18, 2020
Two new degree programs will be available for students in the fall to help WSU compete with other institutions that have similar programs. On May 8, the Board of Regents voted to establish a Master of Science in Kinesiology degree and a Bachelor of Science in Viticulture and Enology degree. “We...
The Pullman Police Department decided to not discipline an officer who suggested people stay “out of sight, out of mind” during a large gathering that...
