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Meet Our Donors: Bill & Joy Goodenough

October 30, 2015 Trevor Durham

By the time Ryan Evans graduated from WSU with a degree in mechanical engineering in 2012, he was well on his way to a successful, international career thanks to the help of generous donors. Aside from his studies, Ryan participated in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers WSU RC Baja Club, which he eventually led as president. Through his club activities, Ryan had access to hands-on, practical experiences not otherwise available in the classroom. He learned valuable life skills such cooperation, communication, and budgeting, and had the opportunity to flex his creativity and showcase his work. The experiences enabled Ryan to leapfrog into his career. … » More …

Meet Our Donors: Mike (’06) and Laura (’06) King

April 30, 2015 Trevor Durham

During their years at WSU, Mike (‘06 Bus. Admin.) and Laura King (’06 Hum. Nutr., ’11 PharmD) experienced firsthand the life-changing generosity of alumni and friends. Today, they enjoy the satisfaction that comes from giving back to the University that brought them together and gave them a good start in their careers. “I have seen that Cougs always want to help other Cougs,” says Mike, who joined a commercial real estate firm in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, immediately after graduating from WSU. The firm was owned by a WSU alumnus he met at a Cougar football game. » More ...

Meet Our Donors: Laurel Mahnke (’14)

April 2, 2015 Trevor Durham

Laurel Mahnke (’14) holds Washington State University close to her heart and is willing to do whatever she can to give back to her alma mater to enhance the experiences of current and future students. » More …

Meet Our Donors: Steve (’84) and Carolyn Conforti

April 2, 2015 Trevor Durham

Dave Kerslake (‘14) gained much-needed balance in his life after receiving the Stephen and Carolyn Conforti Endowed Scholarship in Accounting at Washington State University.

His financial responsibilities became more manageable and the burden was eased on his family in supporting his college career. “I am now able to attain a master’s degree from WSU with very minimal financial impact in comparison to other universities’ programs,” Dave says.

Foremost, the scholarship reassures his parents that their investment in his education may one day pay off. Dave graduated magna cum laude in May 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and immediately entered WSU’s graduate school. He … » More …

Meet Our Donors: Gerald R. Fox (’59)

April 24, 2014 Clint Young

Gerald (Jerry) R. Fox absolutely loved WSU. As a student at then-WSC in the late 1950s, he made the best of his experience by participating in as much as it had to offer as he could. » More …

Meet Our Donors: Jim (’80) & Lisa (’08) King

April 18, 2014 Clint Young

Once a Coug, always a Coug: Words that have become a creed shared by WSU students, alumni, and supporters alike. In more ways than one, Jim and Lisa King have found them to be true indeed. » More …

Meet Our Donors: Lewis (’88) and Sarah (’89) Lee

February 26, 2014 Clint Young

By investing in scholarships at Washington State University, Lewis and Sarah Lee are helping generations of Cougars gain the confidence that leads to success. » More …

Meet Our Donors: Natalie Baerlocher (’08)

January 30, 2014 Trevor Durham

A scholarship recipient when she attended WSU, Natalie Baerlocher, knows the immense impact private support has on the University and its students. Appreciative of the support she received which helped her to graduate without any student loans, Natalie chooses to pay it forward by giving to a variety of areas at WSU. » More …

Meet Our Donors: Sheridan Miller

November 22, 2013 Clint Young

While most teenagers spend their extra time browsing social media sites and playing video games, Sheridan Miller uses hers spreading awareness and raising funds to support a cause very dear to her heart—saving the honey bee. The 16 years old Mill Valley, California native began her fundraising efforts six years ago at the age of ten, and has recently chosen WSU as a recipient of her generosity. » More …

Meet Our Donors: Kyle and Kathy Frandle

October 25, 2013 Clint Young

Kyle and Kathy Frandle met as undergraduate students at WSU. Today, 38 years later, their commitment is as strong as ever—not only to each other, but also to the university they say is responsible for providing them everything they needed to succeed. » More …