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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 […]

Alongside her love of travel, history, and microfilm, humanities librarian Erin Hvizdak holds a special place in her heart – and her research – for preserving stories of everyday women that are often lost in archives.  “There’s so much we don’t know about the history of women because the sources haven’t been preserved, they haven’t […]

 As the school year comes to an end, it’s important to look back on the events WSU Libraries put on that value students’ inspiration. WSU Libraries encourage students in their pursuit of knowledge, whether that applies to future career paths, solutions to obstacles, or just everyday life. Students are given tools to fuel their creative […]

What happens when we stumble upon an old photograph that we have never seen before? This is precisely what happened to the Newman family when they discovered a photograph of their beloved husband and father, Wyatt Newman, on the WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections website. “We did not have this picture, so it was […]

For the first time in program history, the WSU women’s basketball team captured its first PAC-12 Championship title against UCLA with a close score of 65-61.  For much of its history, the WSU women’s basketball program has not received the attention it deserves. Since WSU head coach Camille Ethridge has taken the lead, she has […]

Washington State University has produced many accomplished alumni over the years; in honor of Women’s History Month, WSU Libraries acknowledge and celebrate one of the university’s most notable alumni and highlight her time at WSU. This remarkable woman who has made significant contributions to paving the way for future generations. Patty Murray, a member of […]

Whether she is nestled in WSU Libraries’ archives or traveling to England in search of paintings, English professor emerita Diane Gillespie brings the university’s collection of Virginia Woolf’s books to life.  For more than 40 years, Gillespie has studied the Leonard and Virginia Woolf Library, a collection of Woolf’s personal books and those of her […]