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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

WSU President Kirk Schulz introduces the newest head coach of the Cougs, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Kirk Schulz plans to write higher education book during year-long leave

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief May 1, 2024

WSU President Kirk Schulz’s 2025 retirement was announced on April 19, but the decision has been in the works since June 2023.  Schulz said he sat down with the Board of Regents for his annual evaluation...

Both a group of WSU faculty and the Board of Regents have given their thoughts on President Kirk Schulz's leadership

President Schulz receives $125,000 pay raise for ‘unprecedented’ financial leadership

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor June 15, 2022

Editor’s note: some names have been left out to protect their identity. As of July 1, WSU President Kirk Schulz will receive a 20% increase in his annual base salary – his first pay raise since...

WSU President Kirk Schulz said the Athletics budget is expected to be balanced next summer during a GPSA meeting Monday night.

Schulz answers GPSA’s questions about COVID-19 policies

ALEX MCCOLLUM, Multimedia editor December 1, 2021

President Kirk Schulz addressed the GPSA Senate and answered questions from senators during a Monday night meeting. COVID-19 Jocelyn McKinnon-Crowley, senator for the Edward R. Murrow College of...

Stop Animal Explotation Now routinely obtains reports from the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare concerning the use and treatment of research animals at every registered research facility in the U.S.

Watchdog organization alleges WSU research staff fabricated data, overdosed animals, violated protocols

MELINA ERNST, Evergreen reporter July 13, 2021

An Ohio-based watchdog organization, Stop Animal Exploitation Now, called on WSU President Kirk Schulz to launch a full investigation into the university's animal research programs in a letter sent to...

The new budget means that athletics will receive $35.6 million in external funding through general university bonds.

Board of Regents approve athletics budget

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter May 7, 2021

During a meeting Friday, the Board of Regents unanimously voted to approve WSU Athletics' revisions to the fiscal year 2021 revised budget, the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget and a proposal...

Gov. Jay Inslee walks out of the CUB following his meeting with WSU administration, including President Kirk Schulz, on Thursday.

Gov. Jay Inslee visits campus, discusses COVID-19

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor September 10, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee met with university, community and student leaders Thursday at the Compton Union Building to discuss Pullman’s increased COVID-19 case count and WSU’s response to the pandemic. WSU...

WSU President Kirk Schulz said WSU Athletics lost $30-$35 million in net revenue due to COVID-19.

Administration discusses budget, strategic plan

MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter September 9, 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,...

International students should reach out to WSU’s Office of International Programs if they are concerned about returning to in-person learning.

WSU officials, students speak out against international student immigration policy

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter July 12, 2020

International students will not be able to stay in the country if they do not take at least one in-person course in fall 2020, according to a statement by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, part...

WSU's proposed tuition increase is only going to hurt students, many of whom are financially unstable due to COVID-19.

OPINION: Tuition increase would hurt WSU students

SARAH DANIELS June 23, 2020

I don’t think I need to waste time explaining the tremendous impact COVID-19 has had on so many aspects of our lives – education, I think, having received some of the largest hits. Not only has...

The president emeritus of University of Wisconsin completed a review of WSU President Kirk Schulz.

WSU President review describes accomplishments, challenges

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter June 23, 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...

WSU President Kirk Schulz sent an email to faculty and staff instructing them to prepare for budget cuts across each unit and department.

Faculty, staff told to prepare for 10 percent budget cut

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor May 19, 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...

WSU President Kirk Schulz said WSU must submit a financial plan to the state government, which is due June 1.

WSU officials address COVID-19 concerns in online town hall

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor 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...

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