An interdisciplinary study of adolescence-to-adult health found young adults who were at risk of food insecurity had an increased incidence of diabetes 10 years later. WSU researchers in sociology, medicine, and nursing analyzed data on nearly 4,000 people from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health. They found that adults ages 24–32 who […]
In this deeply personal memoir, Dennis Dauble (’78 MS Biology) moves quickly through the stages of his life, starting with a cancer diagnosis in 2010 when he was 59, then jumping back to his earliest memory: fly fishing for fat-bellied trout with Grandpa Harry and making his first catch.
Two arts & sciences faculty members teaching in two of the most popular disciplines at WSU have been honored by the Washington State University Teaching Academy for their excellence in teaching and learning across the institution.
An international researcher, a police cadet, a certified nursing assistant, and a young mother who speaks five languages (in addition to baby talk) are among the 24 College of Arts and Sciences students named Outstanding Seniors of 2022, all of whom are exemplary in their academic achievements, leadership, and service to the community. With roots […]
In recognition of outstanding academic performance and service to the university and/or their community, WSU Global Campus recognized eight College of Arts & Sciences outstanding seniors for the 2021-22 academic year. Caroline CovakAnthropology Callie JenckesCriminal Justice Sydney YeargersData Analytics Amanda MottersheadEnglish Andrea HalpinHumanities Seirra SumnerPsychology Jen BullSocial Sciences Trisha NelsonSociology Read their stories, in their […]
One graduating student from each department in the College of Arts & Sciences at WSU Tri-Cities was honored as an “Outstanding Senior” at a reception in April 2022. Students were selected by faculty in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement during their time at WSU Tri-Cities. David Cancino – BiologyRochelle Delacruz – Digital Technology & […]
In recognition of his achievement in original research, Regents Professor Timothy Kohler has received one of the highest honors for a scientist: election to the National Academy of Sciences. Kohler studies the social dynamics of prehistoric cultures, specializing in the U.S. Southwest. His research explores
As a sophomore, Aydan Garland-Miner (’22) founded the WSU chapter of PERIOD, a nonprofit organization that provides support for those who face period poverty. Three years of events, workshops, emails, and distribution events later, she found herself on a Zoom call with members of the Washington State for Menstrual Equity Coalition, watching Gov. Jay Inslee […]
Brianna Knode (’22) initially considered WSU as a safety school when she was applying to colleges. She toured the Pullman campus out of convenience, only to fall in love with the friendly environment and the “Cougs help Cougs” mentality. “I got the chance to directly meet with my current academic adviser, Jeremy Lessman, [and] after […]
Whether it is a work of fiction, a news story, or a poem, Ally Pang (“22) has always loved writing. An English and journalism double major, she chose to attend WSU because it had opportunities for her to pursue both of her interests. “I love journalism because I’m able to lift up other voices and […]