WSU appoints three faculty members as deputies
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
October 14, 2020
Three faculty members have been appointed as deputies for their respective departments to help department heads or step in and operate a department if necessary. Laura Griner Hill, Matt Skinner and Ellen Taylor were appointed as deputies of WSU’s Office of the Provost, Finance and Administrati...
WSU considers consequences for those who violate public health orders
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 22, 2020
As Pullman remains one of the COVID-19 hot spots, WSU officials are being pressured to amplify punishments for those who receive public safety infractions. The university does not want to pursue expulsive action against those who violate social distancing or are caught throwing large gatherings, said Phil Weiler, ...
Administration discusses budget, strategic plan
MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter
September 10, 2020
WSU administration joined Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture to discuss the university’s budget, which has been disbursed among WSU campuses to recover from deficits, and its diversity plan, which includes cluster hires to increase faculty diversity. Voiland College professors contribute...
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...
When the Cougars take the field on Nov. 7 against Oregon State University, it will finally mark the end of the longest offseason in recent memory. It would...
