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...
Fulbright Academy delays trips abroad to prevent possible COVID-19 infections
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
July 8, 2020
The Fulbright Academy has deferred all trips abroad for scholars and members due to COVID-19, which affects the plans of many WSU students and faculty. Erin-Kae Rice, director of external affairs for WSU’s Office of International Programs, said the academy offers students, faculty and staff the chan...
WSU researcher raises awareness about food insecurity during pandemic
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 29, 2020
As someone who grew up facing starvation and hunger in Rwanda, one WSU research associate is now using his education to advocate for worldwide food security. Cedric Habiyaremye said he has worked to raise awareness on how COVID-19 is affecting food security and the consequences of this, which include...
Teaching advocacy organization adds new members for first time in six years
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
May 20, 2020
The WSU President’s Teaching Academy nearly doubled their membership when they admitted 27 new faculty members from six colleges and 17 departments in April, which is the first time any new members have joined since 2014. The teaching academy is an organization with members that consists of facu...
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...
