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WSU Tri-Cities, Kadlec Regional Medical Center announce partnership, historic gift

January 12, 2015 Trevor Durham

Representatives from Washington State University Tri-Cities and Kadlec Regional Medical Center today announced a landmark $18 million gift to support the WSU Tri-Cities College of Nursing. It is the largest single gift in WSU Tri-Cities history.

“A gift of this magnitude will truly transform our ability to advance the health of Washingtonians by expanding access to health care,” said WSU President Elson S. Floyd. “We sincerely thank Kadlec Regional Medical Center for their generous investment in Washington State University and the communities it serves.”

Kadlec’s commitment creates five new endowed faculty positions on the WSU Tri-Cities campus. The Kadlec Distinguished Chairs will allow WSU Tri-Cities … » More …

Introducing The Catalyst

December 23, 2014 Trevor Durham

At a recent meeting of the entire WSU development staff, I was struck by the hunger for communication. What’s happening? Who’s doing what? Where are we going? Being near our successful conclusion of the largest demonstration ever of private support with The Campaign for Washington State University, I can relate to the ‘what’s next’ question. I intend to use this forum to regularly communicate to readers, both internal and external, about the future of the WSU Foundation as a catalyst for WSU’s excellence and growth.

In returning to WSU after a three-year absence, the first question I’ve had is what is our value proposition? I … » More …

Meet: Grace Reed

November 30, 2014 Clint Young

I am…
Grace Reed, a junior majoring in English with an emphasis in creative writing. I am also an Honors student and a Fulbright Summer Institute participant.

My scholarships are important to me because…
They represent the faith that WSU has in my ability to perform as a dedicated student, and they are a sign of support from those who have gone before me. My parents taught me the value of taking education seriously and are encouraging me to pursue graduate school, if I wish.

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Meet: Ashley Vu

November 1, 2014 Trevor Durham

Junior Ashley Vu is a recipient of the Phil and June Lighty Leadership Scholarship among many others. Never one to shy away from hard work, Ashley is pursuing a double major in pre-medicine and mechanical engineering. Add in her strokes for women’s lightweight crew and her service across campus as a tutor, including in the Honors College, and this undergraduate’s significant impact on the WSU community is clear.

A particularly meaningful WSU experience?
Ashley counts her role as an alumni relations student intern among her … » More …

Honoring Key Partnerships

October 30, 2014 Trevor Durham

Students, faculty, alumni, and friends gathered for two ceremonies to rename the College of Engineering and Architecture and the College of Business on WSU’s Pullman campus this fall. The dedications recognized and celebrated the generosity, vision, and leadership of two remarkable couples who have forever transformed their colleges and the university.

Voilands Catalyze the Future

Nearly 1,000 guests celebrated the lifetime contributions that Gene and Linda Voiland have made to the College of Engineering and Architecture, to the university, and to society, during a formal dedication and renaming ceremony for the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture on the Pullman campus, September 18.

“What I … » More …

$5 million gift funds research facility, ups state grain game

September 19, 2014 Trevor Durham

The Washington Grain Commission announced a $5 million gift to expand facilities and advance grain research at Washington State University on September 17. Plant growth facilities are central to developing grain varieties through WSU’s plant breeding programs.

“When the Washington Grain Commission asked researchers at WSU what they felt the biggest limiting factor for moving their research forward was, they told us they needed more greenhouse space,” said Washington Grain Commission Chairman Steve Claassen. “This will be a huge benefit to Washington grain growers as they will be able to plant improved varieties of wheat … » More …

Meet: John Kempf

August 4, 2014 Clint Young

In May, 2014 John Kempf completed his first step toward his lifelong goal of becoming a professional training facility owner and strength and conditioning specialist by earning his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology at WSU. Thanks to scholarship support, this first-generation graduate is now ready to “pass on the love” and put his knowledge and skills to use helping others.

Tell us how scholarships helped you make the move from “WSU student” to “WSU alumnus”…

I would not be who I am today with without the WSU education I have been blessed with. The entire process … » More …

Meet: Sarah Belter

July 7, 2014 Trevor Durham

It’s safe to say becoming a member of the Cougar family has had quite an impact on Sarah Belter. From her impeccable academic record to her school spirit, she is the model student preparing to graduate with a degree in computer science that will lead to an exciting future. A proud recipient of numerous scholarships, including the University Achievement Award that she received twice, she acknowledges that this support has greatly helped her focus on what is really important.

“Receiving the University Achievement Award, the Rhiger Scholarship, and the Hardgrove Scholarship in my first two years allowed me to really focus on my academics and … » More …

Acclaimed artist Jim Dine donates collection to Museum of Art/WSU

June 15, 2014 Trevor Durham

Washington State University’s Museum of Art announced June 10 that it received an unprecedented gift of more than 200 fine art prints from internationally acclaimed artist Jim Dine. The gift—valued at nearly $2 million—creates the largest permanent collection of Dine prints at a university in the world.

“This is a complete career overview in printmaking by one of the most significant artists of our time, all from the artist himself,” said Chris Bruce, director for the Museum of Art/WSU. “It is unprecedented for our museum and we are breathless over the scope of this gift.”
Shipped from New York and London to WSU, the … » More …

The Campaign for WSU tops the $900 million mark

May 30, 2014 Clint Young

The Campaign for Washington State University has surpassed the $900 million mark en route to its $1 billion goal.

“$900 million is a noteworthy milestone for private support at Washington State University, but most importantly, the impact of these commitments on the lives of our students and the reach of our research is so much greater than a dollar figure,” said WSU President Elson S. Floyd.

“WSU has accomplished much during this campaign,” Floyd continued. “We have constructed state-of-the-art facilities, established and elevated top ranking research and academic programs, created new scholarships and fellowships to improve access to higher education for the citizens of our … » More …