Creativity. Curiosity. Innovation. Exploration.

Professor Patrick Carter working with a student.

Exceptional Faculty
and Staff

Behind every great student is a dedicated team of educators and mentors. Our faculty are leading scholars, award-winning authors, groundbreaking researchers, and industry experts—bringing their passion and expertise into the classroom and beyond.

Our staff are the backbone of the College, providing invaluable support, fostering student success, and enhancing the academic experience through their dedication and expertise. Their commitment to student success and academic excellence is at the heart of CAS.

Discover, Engage, Belong

We invite you to explore the many opportunities available at CAS. Dive into our academic programs, connect with research and creative projects, and see firsthand how we are shaping the future. Better yet, visit us in Pullman, Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Everett or Global and experience the energy and innovation that make CAS a place like no other.

DTC students in a recording studio.

 Impact on Students

Thompson Hall.

Faculty and Research

$32 Million in research expenditures last year
550+ Faculty leading groundbreaking research, creative scholarship, and academic innovation
Ranked #1 2025 Best Professors in Washington

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Our faculty lead interdisciplinary research that defines WSU’s role as a national leader in discovery and innovation. The College of Arts and Sciences is home to several world-class research centers:

Institute for Shock Physics

Cutting-edge research into the behavior of materials under extreme conditions—WSU is one of a few universities in the nation with this depth of capability in dynamic compression science, supported by national laboratories and industry partners.

Franceschi Microscopy & Imaging Center

A world-class resource for biological, materials, and environmental sciences—empowering researchers across disciplines with advanced imaging technologies rarely found outside of major research consortia.