Abigail Hillis is a Washington State University alumna who recently graduated with a degree in psychology. When asked why she chose WSU, she credits her older sister who was attending the university at the time. Seeing her sister’s college lifestyle firsthand made her realize that WSU would be a great place for her to attend […]

Pullman, Washington, is a small town that holds a special place in the hearts of many. For many families, it’s more than just a place; it’s a part of their history, a string that connects generations. Washington State University provides a Cougar pride that runs deep; children grow up knowing WSU is a safe and […]

Before walking across the stage at Beasley Coliseum, Ila Pinkham could hardly believe he was graduating.  For years, Pinkham looked up to his mother, father, and uncle, all of whom earned master’s degrees. He said college felt like just a step he should complete in his journey to something more important – “almost like washing […]

Paula and Harold Hochstatter couldn’t help but feel God’s hand was in everything.  The hand most certainly nudged Harold away from the U.S. Army when he got an “early out” to come back to WSU in the spring of 1961.  The hand also might have pushed Paula to the third floor of Holland Library, where […]