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WSU Libraries are starting a series on students found in Terrell and Holland libraries. Similar to the “Humans of New York” photoblog series, where New Yorkers are interviewed and photographed, WSU students are interviewed about themselves and their experience at WSU. Natalie James is a freshman majoring in psychology at WSU. She is from Port […]

Elyse Donley  Growing up in a household filled with WSU pride, attending this university was a natural choice for me. As a third-generation Coug, I’ve embraced the opportunities WSU offers in my major, public relations. Throughout my academic journey, I’ve actively engaged in various opportunities, such as Crimson Creative, as well as the WSU Boeing […]

Since she was 7, Aiko Yamada has always been known as the “plant person.” When a family friend and biologist visited her from Honduras, her mother’s home country, Yamada knew for sure that plants were her path. Trying to make conversation with Yamada, the friend asked about her favorite color, to which she replied, “blue.”  […]

By Kaitlyn Hellriegel As the fall semester picks up, it’s the perfect moment to take a stroll down memory lane. While the new school year promises exciting adventures and academic pursuits, there’s something about pausing to ponder the transformation our beloved campus has undergone over the years.  In this enchanting photo series, WSU Libraries invite […]

Yes, she wears a cardigan. Yes, she owns a cat.  But Emily Cukier also has purple hair, which sets her apart from the librarian stereotype, she said.  Science Librarian Cukier always felt comforted by libraries growing up, surrounded by the musty smell of old books and basking in silence. She said it drove her to […]

Flying home to Corvallis, Ore., from a political news panel at WSU’s Foley Institute, Lorena O’English had an epiphany.  She realized she had a passion for connecting people with knowledge — it was what made her tick.  Years after receiving a question about accessing political information at the panel, she joined WSU Libraries on Nov. […]

In Tuscaloosa, Ala., a crimson flag — seemingly out of place with its white cougar symbol — floated above the heads of excited fans on ESPN game day Nov. 9, 2019.  Puzzled, Erica England asked her nephew about the flag. She realized it was the same logo as the university job she recently applied for, […]

“I knew I was going there since I was pretty much born,” said Laney Erickson, a fifth-generation Cougar. Her destiny was seemingly predetermined. When the time came for Erickson to deliberate on her college options, there was one choice that stood head and shoulders above the rest—Washington State University. Not only was it close to […]

Washington State University Summer Session has become an essential component of university life, providing students with valuable opportunities to continue their education and explore new subjects outside the traditional academic year. Summer Session has evolved over time, adapting to the changing needs and interests of students. The roots can be traced back to June 25, […]

Vernon Gallup wanted something different. Something unique. Something no one else had. In 2008, he made history at the WSU Libraries by donating the largest single gift of rare books in the Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections’ 120-year past—about 20,000 volumes valued at $1.8 million.  “He had a love affair with his books. I’ve never […]