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We are an award-winning research university inspiring the next generation of problem solvers - a community of Cougs helping Washington & the world. https://pullman.wsu.edu/ #GoCougs
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WSU music professor Melissa Parkhurst used funding from her Bornander Honors Distinguished Chair to bring global artists to campus and explore how music can support well‑being. https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02/11/honors-college-bornander-chair-unlocks-the-healing-power-of-music/ 🎶
Honors College Bornander Chair unlocks the healing power of music
WSU music professor Melissa Parkhurst used funding from her Bornander Honors Distinguished Chair to bring global artists to campus and explore how music can support well‑being.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:50 AM
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In case you missed it... WSU’s season includes six home games in the new Pac‑12’s approach to scheduling that also introduces a strategic flex week.
https://wsucougars.com/news/2026/2/11/cougars-announce-2026-football-schedule.aspx 🏈
Cougars Announce 2026 Football Schedule - Washington State University Athletics
PULLMAN, Wash. (Feb. 11, 2026) – Washington State University Athletics announced its football schedule for the first year of the new Pac-12 football season, highlighted
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February 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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From a chance trip to Calgary to the real-life story behind the movie Cool Runnings, WSU MBA alum Chris Stokes reflects on how a leap of faith became one of the Olympics’ most improbable journeys
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WSU MBA alum Chris Stokes reflects on an unlikely Olympic journey
From a chance trip to Calgary to the real-life story behind the Disney movie <em>Cool Runnings</em>, WSU MBA alum Chris Stokes reflects on how a leap of faith became one of the Olympics’ most improbab...
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February 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Happy #ValentinesDay! 🐾❤️ #WSU #GoCougs
A heart-themed design with overlapping pink hearts and white arrows. In the center, a large white heart contains the text: "You're the Crimson to my Gray."
February 14, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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While much of the U.S. is getting slammed by a polar vortex, the Pacific Northwest has mostly dodged the cold, though a warm, rainy winter is bringing its own challenges
https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02/12/northwest-continues-to-dodge-polar-vortex-blast-but-a-warm-winter-brings-its-own-challenges/
Northwest continues to dodge polar vortex blast, but a warm winter brings its own challenges
While much of the country is getting slammed by the polar vortex, the Pacific Northwest has mostly dodged the cold — though a warm, rainy winter is bringing its own challenges.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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Announcing the 2026 Pac-12 football schedule the best way we know how... #Pac12AfterDark style! 😎

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February 12, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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Roger F. Nyhus, a former U.S. ambassador and business leader, will receive #WSU’s 2026 Alumni Achievement Award for his impact in public affairs, diplomacy, and ethical communication.
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Former U.S. Ambassador Roger Nyhus to receive WSU Alumni Achievement Award
Roger F. Nyhus, a former U.S. ambassador and business leader, will receive WSU’s 2026 Alumni Achievement Award for his impact in public affairs, diplomacy, and ethical communication.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Three months until Spring Commencement! Visit https://commencement.wsu.edu to make sure you complete all pre-ceremony tasks & we'll see you Saturday, May 9 🎓 #CougGrad #WSU #GoCougs
WSU Commencement
Registration will be open January 12 - April 10 STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS FACULTY INSTRUCTIONS You made it! Find your graduate checklist, guest information, and answers to frequently asked questions here. ...
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February 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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New research from #WSU shows that romantic relationships benefit most from higher levels of affection overall — even when one partner is more affectionate than the other. https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2026/02/05/hug-your-boo-more-affection-not-equal-amounts-strengthens-romantic-ties/ ❤️ #GoCougs
Hug your boo: More affection — not equal amounts — strengthens romantic ties
New research from WSU shows that romantic relationships benefit most from higher levels of affection overall — even when one partner is more affectionate than the other.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:50 AM
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Since football is the topic of the day, what's your favorite memory here? 🏈
February 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Congress includes nearly $55 million in direct investment for WSU, supporting high-impact research, workforce development, and infrastructure projects system‑wide.
https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02/04/federal-budget-includes-historic-support-for-wsu/
Federal budget includes historic support for WSU
Congress includes nearly $55 million in direct investment for WSU, supporting high-impact research, workforce development, and infrastructure projects system‑wide.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Ahead of the Super Bowl, #WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is giving real “seahawks” a second chance to fly, from injured ospreys to the Seahawks’ live augur hawk mascot. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... #GoCougs
Flying high: At WSU, ‘seahawks’ get second chances
As the Seahawks head into Super Bowl Sunday, WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is giving real “seahawks” a second chance, from treating injured ospreys to returning birds like team mascot Taima to th...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Findings in new @wsuvetmed.bsky.social study published in Nature could lead to new therapies for skin aging and scar repair. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... #WSU
Pigs and grizzlies, not monkeys, hold clues to youthful human skin
Findings in new WSU study published in Nature could lead to new therapies for skin aging and scar repair.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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In a @wastatemagazine.bsky.social podcast, Josh Ward and Jon Contezac discuss significant weather events of 2025. They are field meteorologists for #WSU’s AgWeatherNet. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01... #GoCougs
Rain, Wind, Heat: 2025 Weather in Review
Field meteorologists Josh Ward and Jon Contezac with WSU’s AgWeatherNet discuss significant weather events of 2025 in the latest podcast from <em>Washington State Magazine</em>.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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A new partnership with Praventa Health will enable WSU pharmacy faculty to help Medicare patients nationwide get access to medication management.
https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01/28/wsu-pharmacy-faculty-to-deliver-nationwide-telehealth-care-through-collaboration-with-praventa-health/ 🐾
WSU pharmacy faculty to deliver nationwide telehealth care through collaboration with Praventa Health
A new partnership with Praventa Health will enable WSU pharmacy faculty to help Medicare patients nationwide get access to medication management.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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The WSU computer science students competed against more than 8,500 students from nearly 500 colleges across the country in the National Cyber League Fall 2025 Competition.
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Students earn top ranking in cyber competition
The WSU computer science students competed against more than 8,500 students from nearly 500 colleges across the country in the National Cyber League Fall 2025 Competition.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Research activity rose 14.5% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting investments across a range of scientific work in agriculture, energy, sustainable fuels, and other fields. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01... 🔬 #WSU #GoCougs
WSU research sees rise in grant funding for 2025, in fifth straight year of growth
Research activity rose 14.5% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting investments across a range of scientific work in agriculture, energy, sustainable fuels, and other fields.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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A new, system‑wide initiative will re‑envision #WSU’s general education curriculum to better serve today’s students while staying true to the university’s land-grant mission.
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WSU launches revisioning initiative for its general education curriculum
A new, system‑wide initiative will re‑envision WSU’s general education curriculum to better serve today’s students while staying true to the university’s land-grant mission.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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The Fall 2025 President's Honor Roll is now available. Congrats to our Cougs! https://president.wsu.edu/honor-roll/ 🐾
Fall colors on the Pullman campus of Washington State University, Thursday, October 16, 2025.
January 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Witton, a 3.5-year-old registered Cardigan Welsh Corgi and her owner Denise Waiting will compete against 13 other Cardigan Welsh Corgis for best in breed. https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01/23/wsu-employee-and-her-dog-to-compete-at-westminster-dog-show/ 🐶
WSU employee and her dog to compete at Westminster dog show
After nearly 70 dog shows in a single year, a WSU employee and her Cardigan Welsh Corgi are headed to New York City to compete at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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In everything from health care to agriculture, AI tools are fueling scientific inquiry and being adapted for applications to benefit the public.
https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01/22/revolutionary-technologies-deeply-woven-into-wsus-research-and-teaching/ 💻
Revolutionary technologies deeply woven into WSU’s research and teaching
In everything from health care to agriculture, AI tools are fueling scientific inquiry and being adapted for applications to benefit the public.
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January 24, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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A new economic impact report found #WSU's total economic impact on the state is comprised of $1.75 billion in direct institutional, student & visitor impacts, as well as $2.2 billion in indirect & induced impacts https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01/12/wsu-makes-nearly-4b-economic-impact-on-washington/
WSU makes nearly $4B economic impact on Washington
A new economic impact report shows WSU generated nearly $4 billion for Washington’s economy in 2024, supporting jobs, research, and communities statewide.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Start your journey to a brighter future. Explore, participate, innovate. At @pullman.wsu.edu, we believe the newly blazed trail burns brightest. Take your first step to become a Coug. admission.wsu.edu 🐾 #WSU #GoCougs
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January 23, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Join us today for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Week keynote speaker: Dr. Paula Groves Price, 5:30 p.m. in the CUB Senior Ballroom or live streamed. https://mlk.wsu.edu/keynote-celebration/ #WSU #GoCougs
Keynote Celebration | Martin Luther King, Jr. Week | Washington State University
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January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Happy #NationalSquirrelAppreciationDay! What's your best @pullman.wsu.edu squirrel story? 🐿️ #WSU #GoCougs
January 21, 2026 at 9:09 PM