Your gifts during The Campaign for WSU, no matter how small or large, are leveraged with the support of tens of thousands of other Cougars. Explore how together, we are changing the world—because the world needs big ideas.

  • Bob and Candace Bell

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    We are proud to support WSU, and specifically the College of Engineering and Architecture.

  • Ron Dailey and Eva Carey

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    We support scholarships at WSU because it is a great school for Alaskan students.

  • Dan Harmon

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    Our gifts enhance the experiences of honors students at Washington State University.

  • Marilyn Kimble

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    I support the WSU Libraries and the scanner project. The new scanner will help preserve old maps, large books, and other materials for future generations.

  • Inga Kromann

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    Dr. Inga Kromann (R) established an endowment to support an annual children’s literature contest in the College of Education, providing funding for dust jackets, printing and binding, and formal recognition for student participants. As a retired professor of literacy at WSU, this program holds a special place in Inga’s heart.

    Also pictured are A.G. Rudd, dean of the college, and Marissa Miller, a senior teaching and learning student from Gig Harbor–and winner of this year’s contest.

  • Chris Marker

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    Our family is blessed with two wonderful granddaughters, Anna and Petra Rider. Petra recently spent a week at Seattle Children’s Hospital and Medical Center under the care of excellent medical staff. Several of the nurses were graduates of the WSU College of Nursing. We were all so happy with the caregivers, and with Petra’s successful treatment and recovery, that we decided to honor the nursing staff by creating an endowment in the college, to help attract the best students and graduate even more of the best-trained nurses in the world.

  • Don Moore

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    I give to enable future students to have the same educational opportunities at WSU that I did.

  • Robert Pharr

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    We support graduate fellowship in the College of Education in honor of Dr. Toshio Akamine, who served as doctoral advisor.

  • Cliff Phibbs

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    I am proud to support Cougar Athletics and the College of Sciences.

  • Judy Rogers

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    STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and prepares the next generation of innovators, whose work improves our lives. The donation to the Harriet B. Rigas Memorial Scholarship recognizes her mentorship. The donation to general scholarships provides support for deserving students to attend WSU.

  • Clayton and Christine Powers

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    Clayton and Christine set up the Thomas and Inez Peacock Endowed Scholarship in honor of Christine’s parents. Her father, Thomas, grew up in Pullman and graduated from WSU. The scholarship supports students in pre-physical therapy, honoring Christine’s mother, Inez, who was a pioneer for women in physical therapy. She graduated from WSU and earned her master’s in physical therapy from Harvard Medical School. She worked in physical therapy and research for 30 years, and was active in the American Physical Therapy Association for 40 years.

  • Jim and Barbara Quann

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    Due to our backgrounds in and love of farming and ranching, we endowed two scholarships as a way to give back by helping WSU students.

  • Tony and Leslie Rojas

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    Our most recent gift creates an endowed scholarship for undergraduate students, and reflects my deep appreciation for my own parents’ sacrifices for my education. After many amazing experiences at WSU, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed giving back to the University in both time and support.

  • Gary Schneidmiller

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    My principal gifts support Cougar Athletics because I am convinced that success on the field and court bring enhanced institutional support University-wide. To play a small role in the development of our students is extremely gratifying. I hope that each and every alum and friend of WSU will seize this opportunity to wave the Cougar flag—oh what fun it is! If you’re lucky enough to be a Cougar, you’re lucky enough.

  • Julie Smitt

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    Print journalism was my focus when I was a student at WSU. My fondest memories and best college friendships were forged in journalism classes, in the Daily Evergreen newsroom, and as a newspaper intern in St. Maries, Idaho. I’m flying the Cougar Flag at Steptoe Butte to illustrate how my WSU degree opened doors to enriching life experiences as a reporter/photographer/writer. Through my Legacy gift to the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, I hope to make a lasting impact at WSU by helping to transform student journalists into skilled and confident graduates ready to take the leap into amazing careers.

  • Greg and Lynette Stock

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    Greg and his wife, Lynette, have generously committed 80% of their estate to endow scholarships in the College of Education. Through this planned gift, Greg and Lynette’s estate will double the amount of scholarship support the college currently offers students.

    They believe that providing financial support for future teachers is critical, particularly in light of rising costs in higher education.

  • Tom Tiede

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    Through a bequest gift to WSU, Tom is establishing the Tom Tiede Excellence in Journalism Endowed Scholarship

  • Jim and Jeanne Tribbett

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    We love WSU and are proud to support Cougar Athletics, especially because our son, Thomas, played baseball and football at WSU.

  • Gene and Linda Voiland

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    Gene and Linda Voiland made a generous, transformational commitment to name the School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering in WSU’s College of Engineering and Architecture in 2008.

    They are proudly displaying their Cougar Flag with Yong Wang, the Voiland Distinguished Professor and associate director of the Institute for Interfacial Catalysis at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and with Jim Petersen, professor and director of the school.

  • Bill and Mary Lynn Graber

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    We want WSU science students to better understand the opportunities available to them outside of academia. Our support honors the foundation WSU provided for me to succeed in the business world.

  • DJ Wilson

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    I support WSU because of President Floyd’s commitment to transform the Edward R. Murrow School of Communication into a College and to support his vision of making it a top "J" (journalism) school.

  • Chuck Eggert

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    Pacific Foods has provided scholarships in WSU’s organic program and Department of Animal Sciences. This year, we also provided scholarships for six organic agriculture students to attend the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif.

  • Craig Angelo

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    We support Cougar Athletics, the College of Business, and the Murrow College because of our family’s long history with WSU, dating back to 1969.

  • Gina Meyers

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    The success and future vitality of our state and country depends on education.

  • Libby Walker

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    Whether setting about to revise and modernize the Honors College curricula, running for public office, or landscaping the grounds of her country home, Honors College Dean Libby Walker carefully considers all needs and options, decides what is best, and sets about to make things happen.

    And so it was when she recently created a scholarship for students in her college.

  • Sue Hogue

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    I support WSU College of Sciences because I believe in the WSU experience.

  • Howard Wright

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    WSU’s students working Hearts in Motion in Guatemala reflects one of Howard passions within the University

  • Larry and Caron Ogg

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    We support WSU Vancouver and the College of Business because we are happy to provide the same opportunities to today’s students that we had when we were in school. We enjoy helping young people expand their options in life.

  • AT&T

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    AT&T is proud to support WSU Extension’s participation in the Project to Assist the Financial Health of Latino Small Businesses (ASFINLA by its Spanish acronym) promoted by the Association of Washington State Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and its members. Small businesses are the cornerstone of our economy, and I am proud to represent my company’s commitment to advancing minority businesses through ASFINLA’s and AWSHCC’s focus on bilingual, personalized coaching. Dan Youmans ’78, Political Science. In the picture are José García-Pabón, WSU Faculty; Dan Youmans ‘78; Chester Thomas ’08; and Eric Blaser ’89

  • CAMEO

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    Cathy Anna Mayer Encouraging Others recently donated $26,000 to the Washington State University Vancouver program At Home At School. Mayer died due to complications of breast cancer in 2004. After her death, her family and friends created CAMEO as a reflection of her love for her four young children, her family, her friends and the community she called home. Each year CAMEO selects one organization to be the beneficiary of its annual “Girls Night Out” charity event, and this year AHAS was selected.

  • Jim and Lee Ruck

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    Give to WSU because of what being a Coug means to them.

  • John Majnarich

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    Gives to support the Majnarich family scholarship. John treasures his time at WSU.

  • Bruce Gibbins

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    Bruce gives to WSU because of the impact that his education had on his life and career.

  • George and Jean Fries

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    George and Jean give to support undergraduate research opportunities particulary to those who pursue research in Animal Sciences.

  • Chuck and Cathy Hix

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    Chuck and Cathy Hix give because they want to make sure that students who struggle have the resources they need to be successful in college.

  • Ernie Iseminger

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    “As you get older, you reflect on those opportunities that shaped you, and WSU Men’s Crew made me who I am. That’s why Alice and I are honored to support Crew.”

  • Edna Maguire

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    Edna’s gifts support research at the College of Veterinary Medicine in memory and in honor of her late husband, Robert R. Fast, DVM. She’s also proud to be an alumni of WSU and supports the WSU Alumni Association.

  • Don P. Blayney

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    WSU is a special place for me. I want to support continued excellence in the school of Econ. Sciences and CANHRS through support for the outstanding students they attract.

  • David VanTuyl

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    My Engineering degree at WSU laid the foundation for a successful career, and I want other young students to have the same opportunities as I did.

  • Clark County High Technology and Community Council

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    Clark County High Technology and Community Council supports an electrical engineering computer laboratory in the new Engineering and Computer Science at WSU Vancouver.

  • Columbia Credit Union

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    In celebration of the credit union’s 60th anniversary Columbia Credit Union made a large donation to the School of Engineering and Computer Science at WSU Vancouver to support faculty research.

  • Shirley Williams

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    Graduating from high school in January enabled me to earn the money for my first year of college. Not being able to earn enough money for my sophomore year I thought I would have to drop out. Then the Dr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Hathaway came to my rescue. They loaned me the money to complete my college education to supplant what I earned working for them during the summers and I also worked in the dining hall at Davis and cleaned houses. Everything I have accomplished I owe to Dr. and Mrs. Hathaway. I am passing it forward by setting up this scholarship in their name so other students who need financial help will have some available.

  • Jim King, Lisa King – wife, Emily King - daughter

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    Our special campaign gift supports: We contribute to a wide variety of programs at WSU because of our varying interests and passions and the relationships we have forged with personnel in those departments. Our major gift has been to Martin Stadium to support better facilities in Athletics as a way to promote WSU on the national stage. We make these gifts because: An educator’s ability to unlock the potential of an aspiring student is key to their future. We need to be able to provide the best facilities and educators possible to support the needs and dreams of WSU students present and future.

  • M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust

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    The gift from the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust will benefit the WSU Vancouver School of Engineering and Computer Science. It will support the development of a renewable energy option track which will address the regional need for graduates in fields supporting renewable and clean energy enterprises.

  • Dick Hannah Dealerships

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    Dick Hannah Dealerships supported 10 student fellows from the Creative Media and Digital Culture program at WSU Vancouver during summer 2011. The students learned to build mobile applications and multimedia content for iPhone and Android smart phones.

  • Sleep Country Amphitheater

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    The amphitheater’s executive staff endowed a scholarship for students who reside in Clark County at WSU Vancouver when the Campaign for Washington State University was launched in 2010. The scholarship will be awarded for the first time in Fall 2012 and the staff hopes to add to their gift over time to one day be able to fund a full-tuition scholarship.

  • Charles Stevens

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    Chuck believes strongly in higher education and wants to support students who reside in Skamania County (who he sees drive by his house on their way to WSU Vancouver) so that they can receive a college education. His bequest will established an endowed scholarship at WSU Vancouver and aid students for generations.

  • JPMorgan Chase

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    JPMorgan Chase is delighted to be instrumental in the launch of the Business Growth Mentor & Analysis Program. This innovative program is helping to spur economic development by providing consulting services to local small businesses, while at the same time, providing real-world experience for students as they prepare to become our workforce of tomorrow.

  • Tektronix

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    Tektronix, Inc. made a gift of test and measurement equipment to WSU Vancouver in February of 2012. The equipment will be used to outfit laboratories and classrooms in the new Engineering and Computer Science building at WSU Vancouver.

  • Anna and Dwight Schwab Charitable Trust

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    The board members of the Anna and Dwight Schwab Charitable Trust voted to support nursing scholarships at WSU Vancouver to address a critical and emergent need - a national shortage of nurses.

  • STCU

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    Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU) has directed more than $60,000 to the College of Education in support of scholarships for education professionals in the Spokane area pursuing administrator certification. These educators, who continue to work full-time, are the next superintendents, principals and district leaders in Eastern Washington. Thanks to the support of STCU, the WSU College of Education is able to support five scholars per year, offsetting the costs of tuition. For the recipients of this award it makes a tremendous difference both personally and professionally. The investment of STCU now pays dividends to the students, schools, and citizens of Spokane.

  • Oster Family

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    Jim Oster’s gifts support Martin Stadium, Cougar Athletic Fund, naming a locker in the Cougar Football Project, and the College of Business Dean’s Excellence Fund.

  • Dave and Shirley Urdal

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    David and Shirley have created the Grace and Lloyd Endowed Scholarship in Education in honor of David’s parents. His father, Lloyd, served nine years as the first chair of the college’s Department of Education. The scholarship will be available to WSU College of Education students who plan to teach mathematics or science. David said the scholarship is a good way to honor the memory of his much-missed father and his still-active mom.

  • Roberson Family

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    John (’48 Civ. Engr.), far right, and Amy Roberson (’54 Home Ec.), center, have supported myriad programs across WSU, including several within the Colleges of Engineering and Architecture, and Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences. Also pictured are the couple’s daughter-in-law, Sally Brough (’73 Bact.), far left, her husband, David Roberson (’73 Bact.), and the couple’s daughter Janice (Roberson) Paulsen (‘76 Nurs.), second from right.

  • Claude Munsell

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    Claude (deceased) and Pat created a scholarship for electrical engineering students.