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With heavy hearts, we are saddened to share the passing of Washington State University Regent Sam Hunt. Regent Hunt was a champion of public education in the state and a great leader for our university. We extend our condolences to his family and fellow members of the WSU community. Read more: news.wsu.edu/press-release/…

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in #CougsGive and helped to contribute more than $1 million in support of @wsu yesterday! You showed what’s possible for WSU students! #GoCougs

“When the WSU community unites on a cause, we achieve remarkable things. This week will be no different.” Join President Cantwell and Cougs around the world this week as we celebrate our eleventh #CougsGive day of giving. Visit cougsgive.wsu.edu to support the areas you care about the most and help expand what’s possible for our future at WSU.

🚨 It's official! @Jon_Haarlow is the new Vice President and Director of Athletics for Cougar Athletics. 📰 wsucougars.com/news/2026/4/7/… @WSUPullman @WSU_Cougar_Pres @CougarAthFund

Monarch butterflies are famous for migrating hundreds, even thousands, of miles. Their routes, however, have always been a mystery. New high-tech tracking tags are helping a WSU scientist follow monarch butterflies in near real time. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/04/0…

Ever wonder how those 'bear resistant' labels appear on some camping products? Well, our #WSU bears test those products, which help keep their wild cousins & back country hikers safer. Plus, the bears love to solve food-based puzzles! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-be…

“This is an investment in students when it matters most, too often, the difference between staying enrolled or stepping away is not academic ability. Rather, it is an unexpected bill, a missed paycheck, or an opportunity a student cannot afford to pursue." news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03/1…

Some things just make sense. As seen at @blueorigin headquarters in Kent. 🚀🍎 @thecosmiccrisp @wsucahnrs @wsu #GoCougs #gradatimferociter

MATCH. DAY. ENERGY. ⚡🎉 Lets keep these good vibes going! Don’t forget to tag us or send your photos—we’re celebrating YOU! Tell us where you're matching in the comments below. ⬇️ #WSUMedicine #MatchDay2026

President Cantwell shares her favorite @WSUCougarFB memory with Chris King and @Jon_Haarlow on the Inside WSU Athletics podcast. Listen to the full conversation: youtu.be/UbI6Nasunq8?si…

Today, Washington State University launches its inaugural WSU Global Summit, bringing together the community and global technology experts to explore how AI will shape the future of teaching, research, and community impact. President Cantwell and @WSU leaders hosted insightful panels with leaders from Microsoft, Google, and Adobe, and representatives from Arizona State University, Georgia Tech, and The Ohio State University.

Congrats to all of these Cougs! "More than 100 faculty from across the #WSU system who were recently promoted or received tenure are being celebrated later this month as part of Showcase." news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03/0… 🐾 #GoCougs

Thanks to a new partnership with @FlukeCorp, WSU engineering students will train with advanced tools used in a variety of industries. This gift places Fluke equipment into learning spaces across five campuses, giving @WSUVoiland students vital experience: news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03/0…

This year, WSU marks 65 years since its reactor went active, celebrating a legacy of research, training, and workforce development that is now accelerating a new era of nuclear science and technology nationwide. A major expansion currently underway will support the university’s continuing commitment to research, training and America’s energy future. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03/0…

At the @WSUvetmed, rehabilitation isn’t just for humans. Through its Integrative Medicine department, pets like Blueberry are getting a second chance at mobility and comfort. After experiencing paralysis, Blueberry received personalized recovery by combining traditional veterinary care with therapies often used in human medicine, such as physical therapy. The department helps animals regain strength, function, and quality of life while training the next generation of veterinarians. news.wsu.edu/2026/01/28/reh…

WSU Health is launching the Logan Family Clinic in partnership with Spokane Public Schools — opening March 2. Care for all ages, including preventive services, chronic disease management, women’s & men’s health, and more. 🐾❤️ Learn more health.wsu.edu

"WSU is honored to receive the 2026 ACE/Fidelity Institutional Transformation Award from @ACEducation. Through our Transformational Change Initiative, we’ve strengthened retention and degree completion across the system — advancing student success through research-driven strategies that deliver lasting impact. We’re building a stronger, more resilient WSU for the students and communities we serve across Washington."

WSU research shows that small, everyday gestures between neighbors can boost health, reduce stress, and strengthen social bonds. #GoCougs news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02/1…

Anjelica Bautista, a @WSUvetmed student, is opening doors to STEM and higher education for Pasco youth — work that just earned her a Merck Animal Health Diversity Leadership Scholarship. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02/1…

The dates are set 🗓️ #GoCougs | #MadeOfCrimson