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2 weeks ago | 
news.wsu.edu | Steve Nakata |Addy Hatch |Tom Holm |Shawn Vestal
While many of their peers spent spring break relaxing on a beach or visiting with family, a group of Washington State University Pullman STEM students learned how airplanes are made and wine is produced, where new coffee products are created, and cutting-edge brain research is taking place. The 19 STEM students took part in a trip organized by WSU’s Team Mentoring Program (TMP) which took them to Chateau Ste.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.wsu.edu | Addy Hatch |Steve Nakata |Tom Holm |Shawn Vestal
Most babies born with prenatal exposure to drugs show signs of withdrawal, a spectrum of symptoms that’s called neonatal abstinence syndrome. This hidden epidemic affects babies in Spokane County at a greater rate than in the state or in the nation, according to a report prepared by Washington State University Health Sciences. “The numbers were quite high,” said Ekaterina Burduli, associate professor at the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and the study’s lead author.
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3 weeks ago | 
news.wsu.edu | Tom Holm |Shawn Vestal |C. Brandon Chapman |Addy Hatch
The International Programs office dedicated to study abroad programs is changing its name to Education Abroad to better reflect its support to students. The old name, “Global Learning” will be retired as of May 5, 2025, in favor of Education Abroad to make it easier for students, faculty, staff, and parents to recognize the unit at WSU that supports learning abroad.
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3 weeks ago | 
news.wsu.edu | Shawn Vestal |C. Brandon Chapman |Addy Hatch
A powerful tool for public health research could be in your pocket. Researchers at Washington State University have pioneered an innovative method for using Google Location History (GLH) data to conduct large-scale longitudinal studies on human behavior and health on topics including outdoor exercise habits, visits to fast food outlets and exposure to environmental pollution.
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3 weeks ago | 
news.wsu.edu | C. Brandon Chapman |Addy Hatch |Spencer Farrin |Shawn Vestal
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Tristan Loria runs the Interdisciplinary Music Performance and Learning (IMPL) Lab on the WSU Pullman campus. The research lab focuses on the intersection of music, motor learning, and rehabilitation. The Washington State University College of Education has opened a research lab focusing on the intersection of music, motor learning, and rehabilitation.
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3 weeks ago | 
news.wsu.edu | C. Brandon Chapman |Addy Hatch |Spencer Farrin |Shawn Vestal
PULLMAN, Wash. — A new statewide report from Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication reveals a worsening crisis in Washington’s local news industry, echoing national patterns of newsroom closures, declining civic engagement, and deepening media inequality. The report identifies news gaps in rural counties as well as some dense, urban areas across the state.
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3 weeks ago | 
news.wsu.edu | Shawn Vestal |C. Brandon Chapman |Addy Hatch |Spencer Farrin
A Washington State University researcher was among a select few scientists who unveiled a national report Wednesday that will shape the future of research and regulation around the genetic modification of cattle, pigs, and other food animals.
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3 weeks ago | 
news.wsu.edu | Spencer Farrin |Addy Hatch |Shawn Vestal |Levi McGarry
We are excited to announce registration is open for two Employee Assistance Program (EAP) facilitated sessions for WSU faculty and staff. There will be on-site seating in Pullman for the sessions in Lighty 405, and the session will be streamed to the system through Zoom, as well as being recorded for future viewership in Percipio.
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3 weeks ago | 
news.wsu.edu | Addy Hatch |Spencer Farrin |Shawn Vestal |Levi McGarry
The injured bald eagle was found in a field near Zillah, Washington, unable to fly. Luckily for the bird, volunteers drove it to the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital three hours away. There, the young bald eagle was treated for a fractured shoulder. He became one of about 1,000 wildlife patients the hospital’s Exotics and Wildlife Department expects to treat this year. That can include nearly any wild animal: raptors and songbirds, rabbits, squirrels, and porcupines.
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3 weeks ago | 
news.wsu.edu | C. Brandon Chapman |Spencer Farrin |Addy Hatch |Shawn Vestal
Two teams of sport management students recently represented Washington State University in the Case Study Cup at the COSMA Conference in Las Vegas, competing against nine teams from eight other universities. The annual event brings together top sport management students from accredited programs across the country to take on real-world challenges and then present to a panel of judges who are industry experts.
