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 […]
Jelani Christopher (’22 Poli. Sci.) has always been interested in how government can help create a better society. During his time at WSU, he put his passion into practice as an ASWSU senator and played a key role in establishing the Cougar Food Pantry on the Pullman campus. “It was a great experience being able […]
What makes Washington State University stand out from the crowd? Applied mathematics and bioengineering major Bryn Matheson shared her thoughts on what makes WSU such a special place.
Katy Whalen, assistant director of the Roots of Contemporary Issues (RCI) first-year course at WSU Pullman, believes the key to students gaining and practicing information literacy skills lies in tapping into their own natural curiosity. “Curiosity…prompts us to ask critical questions about the world around us—and to sometimes make personal connections to the subject matter […]
Students who speak Spanish fluently but who learned the language informally, perhaps at home, will soon have an opportunity to increase their competency and improve their writing skills in a course being developed by Sophia López-López, assistant professor of Spanish. Spanish for Heritage Speakers (SPAN 308) will help students gain a formal understanding of the […]
Six College of Arts and Science students are among the WSU Top Ten Seniors for 2022: Cameron Barton, Michaela Bayerlova, Aydan Garland-Miner, Annie Lu, Jocelyn Granados Mejia, and Cristina Navarro. Learn more about them and their plans for the future. Nominated from across the WSU system, these women and men represent the highest standards in […]
Time, more than money, appears to influence whether service sector employees end up turning to so-called predatory lenders. “We found the more schedule volatility people experienced, the more likely they were to take out expensive loans, such as those from pawn shops and auto-title lenders—or they use credit cards in ways that are problematic,” said […]
An interdisciplinary team of undergraduate students is developing a smartphone app to help Pullman residents and visitors connect with local businesses. “The biggest barrier we’ve identified is people not being knowledgeable about what businesses have to offer,” said Marley Schneider, a digital technology and culture and advertising dual major and co-leader of the project. Whether […]
Three College of Arts and Sciences women were honored for their impact on their communities at the 2022 WSU Pullman Women* of Distinction Awards. Jan Dasgupta, Amanda Westbrook, and Michelle Kelly were each recognized for contributions to the personal and professional success of women, creating positive social change, and