Long fascinated by early civilizations, Robert Ullerich signed up for a class in ancient art and culture at WSU this spring expecting to gain new insights to human history but not ancient skills – surely nothing he could apply in his 21st-century life.
But just finished with his bachelor’s degree and now preparing for graduate school, Ullerich is working in construction and landscaping this summer and using what he learned in his art history » More …
In the College of Arts and Sciences, an Outstanding Senior is defined as one who has excelled in academic performance and in service to their department or school and to the University community.
This year, 23 students were selected to receive the honor by faculty in their respective Pullman campus degree programs and the leadership of their department or school. » More …
The WSU Jazz Big Band isn’t letting the global pandemic get in the way of delivering excellent big band entertainment. The award-winning group, directed by Regents Professor Greg Yasinitsky, put technology to the test to produce a video of the aptly titled composition, “Flatten That Curve.”
In addition to the quality of the music, what makes the performance fascinating to watch is » More …
In 1935, Washington State College President Ernest Holland wrote to Charles Duveneck, the brother of American figure and portrait painter Frank Duveneck, who created a portrait of Charles in 1890. Holland had acquired the portrait for his personal collection. “I am fortunate to have been able to purchase the pastel portrait of yourself; and I shall be grateful to have you tell me if you know of some paintings by your brother which I might obtain…at a reasonable price,” wrote Holland.
With such gently persuasive letters, Holland was able to acquire close to 100 artworks that eventually became a founding collection for » More …
Four undergraduate students in the WSU Vancouver Creative Media and Digital Culture (CDMC) program are gaining real-world experience thanks to a new student fellowship created by the Northwest Wine and Food Society (NWFS).
Mentored by Dene Grigar, CMDC director, the NWFS fellows are developing develop a website, logo and social media promotions for the society, They began the 10-week project in March, just days before » More …
Three CAS community members received 2020 top awards from WSU Vancouver for advancing equity, teaching excellence, and student achievement.
Meet Rocio Sotomayor, Andra Chastain, and Vince Chavez: » More …
Timothy Schrader, a first-year student majoring in tuba performance and music education, placed second in the 2020 Music Teachers National Association Senior Brass Division Competition in April.
He was one of five finalists from a national pool of applicants for the online competition. Timothy performed an impressive program of » More …
Senior biology and music double major Thomas LeClair received a prestigious, nationally competitive Fulbright Student Award that will fund his master’s degree studies in marine biology at Bangor University in Wales.
“Studying and being in Bangor for a year will allow me to plug into both halves of my life. I’ll be able to gain the skills and knowledge I’ll need to succeed while » More …
When Amelia VanMeter graduates this spring, she will have completed three majors in the time it takes most students to finish just one.
“The only way I was able to do this was because I really and truly care about what I am doing,” said VanMeter, who made it clear she didn’t let anyone hold her back earning bachelor’s degrees in both psychology and human development, and a second major in Spanish for the Professions. » More …
For more than 80 years, WSU has recognized ten of the top seniors in each graduating class. The class of 2020 honorees includes six College of Arts and Science students: Morgan Atwood, Elyse Bennet, Ana Karen Betancourt Macias, Kathryn “Katie” Doonan, Thomas LeClair, and Colin Taylor.
These women and men represent the highest standards in specific aspects of the college experience, including campus involvement, community service, athletics, and visual and performing arts.
Learn more about our Top Ten seniors and their plans for the future: » More …