Extending a hearty THANK YOU to each of you who have given to #WSU today! Your generosity on #CougsGive opens doors for Cougs across the system. 🐾 If you haven't made your gift yet, there's still time! Visit cougsgive.wsu.edu where you can donate until midnight PST. ❤️
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We're a little over halfway through #CougsGive and the Cougar Family has already come together to contribute more than $220,000 across almost 500 gifts!
THANK YOU to everyone who has given today. 💌
Check out what you can support at cougsgive.wsu.edu. #GoCougs
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#CougsGive is HERE! We can't wait to see the Coug community come together today to rally in support of WSU. Visit http://cougsgive.wsu.edu to make an impact on the areas you care about the most.
“When the WSU community unites on a cause, we achieve remarkable things. This week will be no different.”
Join President Cantwell and Cougs everywhere this week as we celebrate #CougsGive. Visit cougsgive.wsu.edu to support the areas you care about the most at WSU. ❤️
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A scholarship impact quote from WSU student B. Olivarez highlights the impact of donor support and their goal to work as a mental health therapist or social worker after graduation.
A scholarship impact quote from WSU student R. Brewer highlights the impact of donor support and their goal to work as a data analyst after graduation
A scholarship impact quote from WSU student R. Brewer highlights the impact of donor support and their plan to advance their studies in agricultural economics with a focus on sustainable viticulture after graduation.
#CougsGive is one week from today!
As we ramp up to April 15, learn from some @wsutricities.bsky.social students how #scholarships and campus resources have supported their academic journeys and alleviated burdens. #GoCougs
Save the date: #CougsGive is April 15.
Each year on this annual day of giving, Cougs show up big for each other, supporting our students, communities, and the future of WSU. ❤️
Be a part of creating what comes next at Washington State University. #GoCougs
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Our latest Fund Friday feature: the Integrated Sciences Building. A new home for STEM learning at WSU, this facility will provide access to cutting-edge labs and modern learning spaces. Learn about the impact of philanthropic support to this project:
cas.wsu.edu/alumni/build...
@caswsu.bsky.social
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The image has a person smiling in front of greenery, framed by a heart shape with the text "cougs give" in the corner.
A quote on a red background reads: "As a recipient of the Undergraduate Research Fellowship, I have had the honor and privilege of working with esteemed faculty and agency partners on an exciting conservation research project that is built on my WSU Vancouver experience. As a first-generation transfer student, the support and guidance provided by this fellowship has left me confident in my academic abilities and fostered a sense of community that will continue to serve me as I move forward on my chosen career path as an environmental scientist." The quote is attributed to Mia Herman.
A quote on a red background reads: “Receiving scholarship support as a first-generation college student and a triple minority made a meaningful difference in my experience at WSU. It reduced financial stress and allowed me to dedicate more time and energy to my coursework and involvement on campus. Beyond the practical support, it served as encouragement and reassurance that my hard work and goals are recognized and valued.” At the bottom, the name Sonia Ram is listed.
Offering a tight-knit community while giving students many opportunities to shine, @wsuvancouver.bsky.social stands out with nearly half of its students paying no out-of-pocket tuition. Learn from two first-gen VanCougs about the opportunities that financial support has provided. ⬇️ #GoCougs
At Washington State University, 1 in 3 students is first-gen, often being the first in their family to pursue a four-year degree. By participating in #CougsGive, you are helping these students take their next big step in mapping out their future. Hear from some first-gen Cougs:
A group of individuals is seated at a table in a modern, well-lit study or workspace. One person is using a laptop. Visible text includes "Featured Fund: President’s Excellence Fund" and information about this Washington State University fund.
On Fund Friday, we are spotlighting the President's Excellence Fund, which provides WSU leadership the flexibility to meet the university's most pressing needs. With #CougsGive coming up on April 15, learn more about these priority initiatives at foundation.wsu.edu. #GoCougs
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Fund Friday spotlight: the Football Excellence Fund. 🏈 The Cougar Athletic Fund has launched Rally Your Region, a #WSU Football NIL Match Campaign supporting the evolving needs of WSU Football. Rally Your Region today 🔥:
cougarathleticfund.com/sports/2026/1/15/rally-y...
Graphic includes the name Edward Kouthong, who is a junior and data analytics major, alongside a blurb about the impact scholarships have had on him
Graphic includes the name Hazeline Foronda, who is a senior and business management major, along with a blurb about the impact scholarships have had on her.
Graphic includes the name Yuliya Fedorchenko, who is a senior and mechanical engineering major, alongside a blurb about the opportunities scholarships have provided her.
On a campus known for its sense of community, WSU Everett students have seen their opportunities soar—thanks to #scholarships that have helped unleash experiences and alleviate burdens alongside their academic and career pursuits.
Get a glimpse into this impact. ⬇️
@wsueverett.bsky.social
Throwback to last year's glimpse of student scholarship recipients. ❤️ This year, #CougsGive takes place on April 15, serving as a time where Cougs come together to support what means the most to each of you. Learn more about these students' journeys: https://youtu.be/wxacx1t5pqM
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Kicking off our Fund Friday series, where you will get to learn about priority #WSU initiatives over the next month. 🐾 The Crimson Opportunity Scholarship is WSU's most flexible scholarship fund, helping students with financial need stay on track:
foundation.wsu.edu/areas-to-sup...
@pullman.wsu.edu, @wsuvancouver.bsky.social, @wsutricities.bsky.social, @wsulibraries.bsky.social, @wsueverett.bsky.social, @wsuglobal.bsky.social
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Thanks to a new partnership with @flukecorp.bsky.social, 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 WSU Voiland College students vital experience:
bit.ly/4rOIAXO
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Looking forward to this year's @murrowcollege.bsky.social 50th Symposium! At last year's symposium, two of the Foundation's Board of Directors were inducted into the Murrow Hall of Achievement, with our current board chair inducted in 2024. Stay tuned to learn more about these board members!
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A group of people sitting at tables in a festive setting. Two adults are holding a baby dressed in a Washington State Cougars outfit. A screen behind them shows "WSU in Tempe" with an image. The atmosphere appears lively and celebratory.
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Throwback to last year's Foundation Board of Directors Retreat and #WSUinTempe gathering! 🏜️ Starting tomorrow, directors will be meeting virtually to connect with other #WSU leadership and help shape the landscape of philanthropy across the university for the future. #GoCougs
Guy Palmer, a researcher dedicated to improving human and animal health, worked with #WSU for over 40 years. To continue the impact of his work, Howard Wright III '77 and Katherine Janeway created the new Dr. Guy Palmer Fund in Global Health:
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@wsuvetmed.bsky.social
On Friday, the WSU School of the Environment will host "Adventures in Caving," presented by National Geographic's Robbie Shone. This is supported by the Lane Family Lecture in Environmental Science, endowed by a gift from L.W. "Bill" & Jean Lane:
news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02...
@wsucahnrs.bsky.social
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Four individuals stand in front of a screen displaying a webpage. They are holding cash and what appear to be certificates with a building illustration. All are smiling in a classroom setting.
A group of six people wearing colorful medical scrubs and hats stand together, smiling at the camera. They are indoors, in a room with light-colored walls and a wooden door. Stethoscopes are visible on some of them.
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This semester's #CougStarter has launched! ⚡ Take a look at the projects that 21 #WSU student clubs are fundraising for, from campus events to community service initiatives:
https://cougstarter.wsu.edu/
#GoCougs
Through work with global corporations, nonprofit organizations, and public leaders, Nyhus has demonstrated how strategic communication — rooted in truth, precision, and public responsibility — can drive meaningful change. #GoCougs
Developed by WSU's Native American Health Sciences, the Little Birds pathway program helps youth build self-confidence around cultural identity, instilling confidence, representation, and belief that Native youth belong in health science careers. ⬇️ 🩺
foundation.wsu.edu/2026/02/03/l...
Be on the lookout for the upcoming Washington State Magazine issue, featuring #WSU basketball sensation and the Foundation's General Counsel and Assistant Secretary to the Board: Terry Kelly! 🏀 #GoCougs
Last week, WSU Voiland celebrated the opening of the Prime Electric and MacDonald-Miller Construction Management Classroom in Carpenter Hall. Learn about the transformational investments that turned this space into a collaborative, technology-driven hub:
foundation.wsu.edu/2026/01/26/b...
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Join WSU's MLK Keynote Celebration today at 5:30 pm, featuring Dr. Paula Groves Price at the CUB Senior Ballroom with livestreaming as well. There will also be musical performances by God’s Harmony, a poetry reading, and presenting of Distinguished Service Awards.
mlk.wsu.edu/keynote-cele...
When WSU launched @wsumedicine.bsky.social, Dr. Joel and Janet DeLisa saw a chance to give back in a transformative way—by establishing the DeLisa Lectureship and Continuing Education Fund in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the college’s first lectureship. ⬇️
medicine.wsu.edu/news/2026/01...
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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, check out the opportunities available on this National Day of Service through the Center for Civic Engagement, with WSU MLK events taking place this week as well:
mlk.wsu.edu/2026-schedule-of-events/
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Students: Join the Scholarship Application Workshop on Jan 21 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at WSU Pullman, where the Director of Distinguished Scholarships will help you complete and gain a competitive edge on scholarship applications before the Jan 31 due date. ⬇️
events.cahnrs.wsu.edu/event/schola...
WSU is offering a variety of events during MLK week, taking place January 19-23. From service opportunities to a keynote celebration, take a look what you can attend:
news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01/14/mlk-week...
