Friends of WSU

In 1890, Washington State University welcomed its first students and conferred its first seven diplomas in 1897.

Now, 125 years later, and with the help of dedicated friends of the University like you, WSU still strives to make a world-class education accessible and to better the lives of Washington residents through outreach programs that make a difference in every county. Each year, WSU receives gifts from tens of thousands of individuals and organizations who support everything from scholarships and fellowships to research funding for WSU’s nationally recognized faculty researchers. We invite you to browse our giving page to learn about the various funds you can support. Here you can also establish a recurring gift to ensure your support makes a difference year-round.

WHY WE GIVE

 

Avista Power Lab aims to prepare students for a smarter grid

A five-year pledge commitment totaling $325,000 from Avista Corp. will support research innovation and better prepare Washington State University students …(Read more)

 

Washington Cherry, Stone Fruit Growers Invest in WSU Research, Extension

Cherry and stone fruit growers throughout the state have agreed to make a $5 million investment over the next eight …(Read more)

 

Preserving the Past

With the help of generous donors, the WSU Libraries has secured a highly technical new gadget—the Zeutschel Omniscan 14000 AO—that …(Read more)

 

Clif Bar Family Foundation grant supports food production research at WSU

A new WSU program charged with measuring the sustainability of food production systems has received a three-year, $240,000 grant from …(Read more)