How Your Support Makes an Impact
Graduate students play a vital role in advancing research and driving discoveries. Your contributions help:
- Fund graduate fellowships and assistantships to attract and retain outstanding scholars.
- Enhance research opportunities that tackle critical issues in science, technology, business, and the humanities.
- Support professional development initiatives that prepare students for leadership roles in academia, industry, and beyond.
- Expand access to resources like state-of-the-art labs, technology, and collaborative spaces.
Support The Graduate School
Your generosity plays a crucial role in fostering the next generation of scholars, innovators, and leaders. Whether through an endowed fellowship, a one-time gift, or ongoing support, your investment in graduate education at WSU has a lasting impact.
Featured News
Andrea Bonnicksen ’69 invests in experiential learning at WSU’s Honors College
Andrea Bonnicksen (’69) devoted her life to teaching, curiosity, and thoughtful inquiry. Through her estate gift, future WSU Honors College students will have new opportunities to learn, explore, and grow beyond the classroom.
Rescued dog finds support through network of Cougar veterinarians
When Sofie, a rescue dog with complex neurological challenges, needed specialized treatment, experts at the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital and assistance from the Good Samaritan Fund helped ensure she received the care she needed.
WSU trailblazers leave a legacy of opportunity through the gift of real estate
Sue Durrant and Jo Washburn’s legacy will help future Cougs gain valuable experience and pursue careers in sport management and athletics.
Former students establish scholarship in memory of WSU Prof. Roy Filby
After Filby’s passing, a small cohort of Cougs came together to create graduate fellowships in his memory, supporting students in analytical chemistry and radiochemistry in WSU’s Department of Chemistry.
David Hawthorne: Fifty homecomings and counting
For more than five decades, alumnus David Hawthorne has made WSU Homecoming a tradition. His annual return to Pullman reflects a lifelong commitment to the university, the connections it creates.
Crimson 50: Gary Manchester ’65
Inspired by the teacher who encouraged him to attend WSU, Gary Manchester ’65 has spent more than five decades giving back through scholarships, education, engineering, and Cougar Athletics.
WSU donors deliver another record-setting year of philanthropy at $163.2M
The total marks the university’s fifth straight year surpassing $140 million in fundraising and stands as the second-highest fundraising year in WSU history.
Engineering students help bring clean water to Bolivian town
Representing the WSU Chapter of Engineers in Action, three Cougs spent two months in Bolivia helping to bring clean water to the remote town of Altamira.
Schweitzer Engineering Hall dedicated during community celebration
The opening of the new hub for Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture is celebrated with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and chorus of gratitude.