Passionate pharmacy students—and a new faculty member—join WSU Rural Health Initiative  

Throughout rural Washington, nearly 800,000 residents face challenges accessing health care providers. To address this gap, WSU has launched the Rural Health Initiative (RHI)—thanks, in large part, to a $2.2 million anonymous gift to WSU’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2022. 

 Since that generous gift was received, an inaugural cohort of five pharmacy students … » More …

Private gifts boost renovation of Tri-Cities engineering lab

Doug Hamrick (above, left) didn’t have a degree when he began working at the Hanford Site in the Tri-Cities area in the 1970s. Nonetheless, he steadily advanced in his career—until his boss promoted him to supervisor during his tenth year and told Hamrick he couldn’t go any further without an engineering degree.

So at the age of 31, in 1982, … » More …

His success leads to donation of private stock worth $223,000 to College of Education

How many small businesses undergo transition from parent to child? Twenty-three years ago, James “Jim” Ratcliff, MA ’72, PhD ’76 (above), was named chairman and CEO of Rowpar Pharmaceuticals, a privately held corporation founded by Jim’s father, Perry.

Perry Ratcliff had been a professor and founding chair of the division of periodontology at the … » More …

The “Student Firm” gives Murrow students real-world agency experience.

First, if you are a talented WSU senior in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, submit a resume and cover letter. Make sure you reveal your unique qualities and talents and communicate why you want to be a part of this opportunity. Don’t forget to include a link in your email to your portfolio. Then wait for a decision.

“We’re looking for collaborators, critical thinkers, and … » More …

One-stop service in Seattle provides valuable clinical experience for Vet Med students

Even though Grace Stroklund (above right) works as a line cook 40 hours or more a week in a Seattle restaurant, she cannot afford a permanent place to rest her head. Instead, she often crashes on a friend’s couch or lives out of her car. Only 28, Stroklund has lived half her life without a place to live.

But the one thing … » More …

 “Cougar Climber” seeks sponsors to help support nursing students

Erin Roach, ’86, (above right) got his degree from the Carson College of Business, but he’s on a mission to turn his passion for the outdoors into a one-of-a-kind fundraising campaign to support the WSU Spokane College of Nursing.

Roach’s wife, Linda Hess (above left), received her nursing degree from University of Illinois, and went on to a 38-year … » More …

 Building on momentum of decades of success, investing in the future

Fifty years ago, in 1973, Washington State University launched the Extension Master Gardener Program.

From humble beginnings, it has grown into a thriving presence across the entire state, with more than 4,000 master gardeners now serving Washington alone.

Master gardeners are WSU Extension-trained volunteers who share information on horticulture and environmental stewardship with their communities through clinics, … » More …

Small gifts create big impact through the Crimson Opportunity Scholarship

Heather Morgan has counseled students in a vast array of life situations that affect their ability to cover the cost of education.

She’s seen students experiencing food insecurity, even homelessness. Some need to work 30 hours a week, on top of a full academic load, just to make ends meet.

“I know so many students who are suffering the stress of not … » More …