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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 …

John Gardner named VP for development

April 29, 2014 Trevor Durham

Washington State University President Elson S. Floyd announced this morning the appointment of John Gardner as new vice president for development and CEO of the WSU Foundation. Gardner will assume his new responsibilities effective July 1.

“John brings with him a wealth of experience that includes leadership roles at five land grant universities,” said Floyd. “He has demonstrated a remarkable capacity to help organizations realize their potential with a leadership style that is thoughtful, innovative and collaborative. I am confident he will successfully advance private investment and fundraising activities to benefit research, teaching and outreach at Washington State University for years to come.”

Gardner returns … » More …

Meet: Jairo Leonardo Flores Torres

April 27, 2014 Clint Young

A May 2014 WSU graduate, Jairo has achieved a goal that he once thought impossible—graduating from college. He credits scholarships as the key that opened the door to great opportunities in his career and future. Now, he has his sights set on paying it forward through a career in the health care field.

My inspiration:

My parents wanted to pursue professional careers but their economic status meant that for them, college wasn’t an option. They’ve always insisted that I strive for a higher education, so I am very inspired to succeed both academically and professionally—for … » 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: Paige Blue

April 22, 2014 Clint Young

For graduating senior Paige Blue, scholarships opened the door to greater opportunity. With more time to focus on her education, Paige has excelled as a genetics and cell biology major and has devoted her time at WSU to helping others through her academic leadership and service in several on- and off-campus programs.

I am…
Paige Blue, and I’ll be graduating in 2014 with a degree in genetics and cell biology and a minor in psychology and pre-genetic counseling.

My scholarships are important to me because…
They have helped lessen the load of college tuition … » 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: Rachael Gerboth

April 16, 2014 Clint Young

I am…
Rachael Gerboth, and I’m excited to be graduating with a degree in biochemistry this May.

On scholarships…
My scholarships have helped me to afford some of the costs of my undergraduate education. This is especially important to me because I am anticipating the costs of pharmacy school as well.

How I chose my major…
I grew up in Kennewick, Wash. We have a national laboratory and the Hanford site, so I was surrounded by science. Deciding to study science at WSU was a natural choice for me. I enjoyed an … » 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: Carly MacKinnon

February 6, 2014 Clint Young

A member of WSU’s two-time national rugby championship team, Carly MacKinnon knows that accomplishing her goals requires focus and endurance—and a little support from the Cougar family. Thanks to the help of generous scholarship donors, Carly has achieved her goal of graduating from college and is now working toward her dream to transform rugby into a major world sport.

My inspiration is…

My father. At an early age, he planted a positive seed in my head about the importance of education. Although he passed away when I was 13, my dedication to my studies throughout … » More …