From script to final cut, teens create films at WSU 4‑H camp Young filmmakers turn their ideas into visual art at WSU Extension’s 4‑H Teen Film Camp creating and screening original short films in just five days.

Young filmmakers turn their ideas into visual art at WSU Extension’s 4‑H Teen Film Camp, creating and screening original short films in just five days.

BIG NEWS: WSU’s undergrad nursing program is ranked #40 nationwide in U.S. News & World Report 2026—our first time in the Top 50! https://f.mtr.cool/qwxicftdmy
#CougNurses #GoCougs

A triple Coug’s path to practicing medicine in rural Washington Laura Lopez overcame financial and personal hurdles on her long path to medicine, and now begins her residency in rural Washington with a commitment to community-focused care.

“Medicine is where I’m supposed to be.”

Since graduating with her MD in May 2025, Laura Lopez plans to bring her dedication to Washington communities into the next phase of her medical education with the Chehalis Rural Training Program.

WSU veterinary students awarded national bovine scholarships They were recognized at the 58th annual Conference of American Association of Bovine Practitioners, marking the sixth year in a row WSU students have received support from the organization.

Two WSU veterinary students were recognized at the 58th annual Conference of American Association of Bovine Practitioners, marking the sixth year in a row WSU students have received support from the organization.

WSU and the Washington State Fair team up to celebrate agriculture The exhibit is a prominent feature of this year's state fair and showcases the agriculture economy and WSU's contributions to its growth.

Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington.

An interactive exhibit features the vital role of agriculture in the state’s history and its continuing growth. The exhibit showcases the agriculture economy and WSU’s contributions to its growth.

National Dog Day spotlight: WSU hospital sees more than 12,000 dogs a year Aug. 26 is National Dog Day, a fitting moment to recognize the range of care WSU provides for more than 12,000 canine patients each year.

WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides for more than 12,000 canine patients each year. On any given day, they may see more than 100 dogs, including those needing emergency surgery, advanced imaging, or routine services like vaccinations and dental cleanings.

Owl Day at WSU: Nature’s ambassadors of the night Meet WSU’s one-eyed owl Eugene and his feathered friends this International Owl Day (Aug. 4) and learn how these raptors help control pests and inspire conservation.

Meet Eugene, Sawyer, and Hurikm ambassador owls as part of WSU College of Veterinary Medicine. WSU's goal is always to release back to the wild, a few remain as educational ambassadors, helping to connect people with the world of raptors.

National award for beautiful blooms honors disease-fighting peony researcher WSU scientist Gary Chastagner was honored with a national award in his name for helping peony growers fight the destructive fungal disease Botrytis.

#WSU scientist Gary Chastagner was honored with a national award in his name for helping peony growers fight the destructive fungal disease Botrytis.

Great horned owl finds new home at WSU A juvenile great horned owl found with a broken wing and an injured eye now has a second chance at life as the latest educational ambassador in WSU’s Raptor Club.

Meet Eugene. A juvenile great horned owl who was found with a broken wing and an injured eye, now has a second chance at life as the latest educational ambassador in WSU’s Raptor Club.

Study: To battle tip fatigue, businesses should make their service efforts visible As tipping expands into new settings, consumer sentiment toward the practice has turned negative.

Tipping fatigue?

As tipping expands into new settings, consumer sentiment toward the practice has turned negative

Coug’s Ireland trip wasn’t perfect, but it made an impact Alainn Fitzgerald’s study abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland, didn’t go quite as planned — but it ultimately gave her lasting connections, personal growth, and a path into her future career.

Alainn Fitzgerald’s study abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland, didn’t go quite as planned — but it ultimately gave her lasting connections, personal growth, and a path into her future career.

Navigating the changing landscape of health care in the Pacific Northwest A new WSU Carson College report reveals Pacific Northwest residents’ views on affordability, staffing shortages, and the role of AI in the future of health care.

“Understanding what’s on the minds of consumers when it comes to senior living is critical, not just for health care organizations and policymakers but also for academic institutions like WSU."

Read more on the WSU Carson College of Business report on the changing landscape of health care.

WSU launches new fellowship program to train critical care physicians in Everett The Critical Care Medicine Fellowship–Everett expands WSU's education offerings to train more doctors in-state and will help address a growing shortage of intensive care specialists.

WSU’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine launched its first fellowship program in partnership with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. The fellowship program expands education offerings to train more doctors in-state and will help address a growing shortage of intensive care specialists.

WSU Regents approve FY26 operating budget Members of the Washington State University Board of Regents took action on more than a dozen items ranging from capital projects to operational spending reductions as part of Thursday’s virtual specia...

WSU's Board of Regents took action on more than a dozen items, including the approval of the FY26 operating budget.

WSU Board of Regents host special meeting June 5 Following public comment, regents will hear two information items before diving into more than a dozen action items as part of the virtual meeting.

Regents will hear two info items before diving into more than a dozen action items. Among these action items are updates to capital projects across the university, supplemental budget requests, and budget approvals for the university as well as Cougar Athletics. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... #WSU

Researchers recreate ancient Egyptian blues A team of WSU-led researchers has recreated the world’s oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago.

A team of WSU-led researchers has recreated the world’s oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago.

Rare surgery buys Rottweiler invaluable time with family After an aggressive cancer diagnosis, WSU veterinarians performed complex reconstructive surgery to save Howie the rottweiler, giving him more time with his family and showing other pet owners what’s ...

After an aggressive cancer diagnosis, WSU Veterinarians performed complex reconstructive surgery to save Howie the rottweiler, giving him more time with his family and showing other pet owners what’s possible.

Gifted 3D printer advances veterinary care at WSU The gift from 1963 DVM graduate Dr. George Ross is part of his long history of support of the university’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

This new 3D printer is helping to modernize how veterinarians approach complex orthopedic surgeries. #GoCougs

Researchers eye bug-hunting fungi as potential orchard protectors Three different species, including a strain related to the “zombie” Cordyceps fungus that inspired the show “The Last of Us,” are being tested by WSU scientists.

Three different species, including a strain related to the “zombie” Cordyceps fungus that inspired the show “The Last of Us,” are being tested by #WSU scientists.

Michael Allen wins Yang ‘Wendy’ Liu Award The WSU astronomer was recognized for helping make the university a more welcoming place for international students.

Michael Allen, professor of astronomy, received the Yang “Wendy” Liu Award for helping make #WSU a more welcoming place for international students.

WSU Institute for Shock Physics receives a $32.5 million award The U.S. Department of Energy has renewed its cooperative agreement with the institute for its work advancing dynamic compression science and training the next generation of scientists.

#WSU's Institute for Shock Physics recently secured a cooperative agreement renewal of $32.5 million from U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration for a five-year period.

A woman at a pulpit speaks with floor-to-ceiling windows behind her, audience members listening at tables

A woman speaks at a podium with a Cougar head logo backdrop and a crimson, gray, and silver balloon arch behind her

A large venue with floor-to-ceiling windows with people sitting at tables and a refreshment table nearby

Had a great first day of Spring Meeting! 🌸 Yesterday, we heard from WSU System President Elizabeth Cantwell at the @wsutricities.bsky.social community reception and closed out the evening at the WSU Wine Science Center. 🍷

Microsoft awards support six WSU initiatives harnessing AI technology Projects include efforts to assess wildfire risk, help ranchers make grazing plans, and assist science teachers.

#WSU researchers are using AI technology to do everything from improving science education to scoring wildfire risk — and six such initiatives got a boost from a Microsoft program celebrating the company’s 50th birthday.

WSU shines a light on school nursing for National Nurses Week Nursing students will help staff Spokane Public School’s first elementary school-based wellness center, expanding school health services and strengthening community care.

Nursing students will help staff Spokane Public School’s first elementary school-based wellness center, expanding school health services and strengthening community care.

WSU students named finalists in NASA competition The team is designing a coupler for transferring liquid hydrogen. They will travel to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama in June to present their work.

A team of #WSU students is one of 12 groups from around the U.S. who were selected by NASA as finalists in the 2025 Human Lander Challenge.

Team Mentoring Program trip exposes students to new career possibilities WSU STEM students explored careers in aviation, wine science, neuroscience, and tech during a behind-the-scenes industry tour over spring break organized by the Team Mentoring Program.

WSU STEM students explored careers in aviation, wine science, neuroscience, and tech during a behind-the-scenes industry tour over spring break organized by the Team Mentoring Program.

WSU’s veterinary rehabilitation is a service to the wild world An injured bald eagle rehabilitated at WSU with help from generous donors is among about 1,000 wildlife patients treated each year at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

An injured bald eagle rehabilitated at #WSU with help from generous donors is among about 1,000 wildlife patients treated each year at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

#GoCougs!

A remarkable moment between two storytellers. Actor George Clooney, currently portraying Edward R. Murrow on Broadway in "Good Night, and Good Luck," meets with acclaimed journalist Harry Smith—this year’s recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award.

#MurrowCollege #wsu