Gov. Jay Inslee visits campus, discusses COVID-19
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
September 11, 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 is learning lessons about how to operate during a pandemic that can be applied statewide, such a...
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...
WSU officials, students speak out against international student immigration policy
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 13, 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 of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. WSU will be following a hybrid model this fall, so as long as WS...
OPINION: Tuition increase would hurt WSU students
SARAH DANIELS, Evergreen columnist
June 24, 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 education accessibility for students across the world changed completely, suddenly paying for it looks...
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...
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...
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...
Schulz takes pay cut, updates Faculty Senate on provost search
JAKOB THORINGTON, Evergreen reporter
April 10, 2020
The Division of Student Affairs is expecting to return $12-14 million to students requesting partial refunds for housing and dining fees. “This is a significant impact and just keep in mind, this is only six or seven weeks of our residence halls,” WSU President Kirk Schulz said. Schulz deli...
Pandemic leads to underwhelming end to college career
LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 9, 2020
Soon-to-be graduates reflect on the loss of a milestone in their life and face the uncertainty of their future prospects, which have been complicated by the coronavirus pandemic. System-wide WSU students received an email from Kirk Schulz on March 25, which stated May commencement would be postponed...
WSU urged to cease animal testing
MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen reporter
April 8, 2020
The animal rights organization People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sent a letter to WSU President Kirk Schulz on April 1 urging the university to stop animal testing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Shalin Gala, PETA vice president of international laboratory methods, said the letter calls for WS...
OPINION: WSU needs to communicate better about COVID-19
DANIELLE DENNEHY, Evergreen Columnist
April 6, 2020
COVID-19 has caused major changes in nearly everyone’s lives at this point. Over the last four weeks, different institutions and corporations have released statements and plans regarding their response to the global pandemic. In the case of WSU, the conversation took a quick shift and left many stu...
Cougar football will be returning to Martin Stadium on Nov. 14, but it is going to look a lot different. Instead of playing in front of 30,000-plus fans...
