Gather with us on Thursday, May 14 in Seattle for our Volunteer Awards Celebration! 🎉 Once again, we are excited recognize the extraordinary leadership, service, and commitment of our remarkable volunteers. Check out more details and register at: gocougs.wsufoundation.wsu.edu/vac2026

THANK YOU, Cougs! One week later, we're still celebrating the immense impact you all made on #CougsGive. Thanks to you, WSU crossed the $1 million fundraising threshold for the second year, with over 1,400 gifts benefiting 225 unique funding areas: news.wsu.edu/news/2026/04...

WSU’s #CougsGive surpasses $1 million for second consecutive year

Donors made a combined 1,451 gifts for $1,056,226 during the campaign, with every WSU campus and college receiving support.

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Extending a hearty THANK YOU to each of you who have given to #WSU today! Your generosity on #CougsGive opens doors for Cougs across the system. 🐾 If you haven't made your gift yet, there's still time! Visit cougsgive.wsu.edu where you can donate until midnight PST. ❤️

We're a little over halfway through #CougsGive and the Cougar Family has already come together to contribute more than $220,000 across almost 500 gifts! THANK YOU to everyone who has given today. 💌 Check out what you can support at cougsgive.wsu.edu. #GoCougs

#CougsGive is HERE! We can't wait to see the Coug community come together today to rally in support of WSU. Visit http://cougsgive.wsu.edu to make an impact on the areas you care about the most.

“When the WSU community unites on a cause, we achieve remarkable things. This week will be no different.” Join President Cantwell and Cougs everywhere this week as we celebrate #CougsGive. Visit cougsgive.wsu.edu to support the areas you care about the most at WSU. ❤️ youtu.be/tDV9wR5KaTU?...

#CougsGive - April 15, 2026

What does Go Cougs mean to you?

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#CougsGive is one week from today! As we ramp up to April 15, learn from some @wsutricities.bsky.social students how #scholarships and campus resources have supported their academic journeys and alleviated burdens. #GoCougs

Save the date: #CougsGive is April 15. Each year on this annual day of giving, Cougs show up big for each other, supporting our students, communities, and the future of WSU. ❤️ Be a part of creating what comes next at Washington State University. #GoCougs

Our latest Fund Friday feature: the Integrated Sciences Building. A new home for STEM learning at WSU, this facility will provide access to cutting-edge labs and modern learning spaces. Learn about the impact of philanthropic support to this project: cas.wsu.edu/alumni/build... @caswsu.bsky.social

Offering a tight-knit community while giving students many opportunities to shine, @wsuvancouver.bsky.social stands out with nearly half of its students paying no out-of-pocket tuition. Learn from two first-gen VanCougs about the opportunities that financial support has provided. ⬇️ #GoCougs

At Washington State University, 1 in 3 students is first-gen, often being the first in their family to pursue a four-year degree. By participating in #CougsGive, you are helping these students take their next big step in mapping out their future. Hear from some first-gen Cougs:

On Fund Friday, we are spotlighting the President's Excellence Fund, which provides WSU leadership the flexibility to meet the university's most pressing needs. With #CougsGive coming up on April 15, learn more about these priority initiatives at foundation.wsu.edu. #GoCougs

Fund Friday spotlight: the Football Excellence Fund. 🏈 The Cougar Athletic Fund has launched Rally Your Region, a #WSU Football NIL Match Campaign supporting the evolving needs of WSU Football. Rally Your Region today 🔥: https://cougarathleticfund.com/sports/2026/1/15/rally-your-region.aspx

On a campus known for its sense of community, WSU Everett students have seen their opportunities soar—thanks to #scholarships that have helped unleash experiences and alleviate burdens alongside their academic and career pursuits. Get a glimpse into this impact. ⬇️ @wsueverett.bsky.social

Throwback to last year's glimpse of student scholarship recipients. ❤️ This year, #CougsGive takes place on April 15, serving as a time where Cougs come together to support what means the most to each of you. Learn more about these students' journeys: https://youtu.be/wxacx1t5pqM

The Impact of Scholarships on WSU Students

YouTube video by WSU Foundation

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Kicking off our Fund Friday series, where you will get to learn about priority #WSU initiatives over the next month. 🐾 The Crimson Opportunity Scholarship is WSU's most flexible scholarship fund, helping students with financial need stay on track: foundation.wsu.edu/areas-to-sup...

Thanks to a new partnership with @flukecorp.bsky.social, WSU engineering students will train with advanced tools used in a variety of industries. This gift places Fluke equipment into learning spaces across five campuses, giving WSU Voiland College students vital experience: bit.ly/4rOIAXO

Looking forward to this year's @murrowcollege.bsky.social 50th Symposium! At last year's symposium, two of the Foundation's Board of Directors were inducted into the Murrow Hall of Achievement, with our current board chair inducted in 2024. Stay tuned to learn more about these board members!

Throwback to last year's Foundation Board of Directors Retreat and #WSUinTempe gathering! 🏜️ Starting tomorrow, directors will be meeting virtually to connect with other #WSU leadership and help shape the landscape of philanthropy across the university for the future. #GoCougs

Guy Palmer, a researcher dedicated to improving human and animal health, worked with #WSU for over 40 years. To continue the impact of his work, Howard Wright III '77 and Katherine Janeway created the new Dr. Guy Palmer Fund in Global Health: magazine.wsu.edu/2026/01/30/g... @wsuvetmed.bsky.social

Guy Palmer: His quest for better animal and human health

The renowned researcher and Washington State University alum remains dedicated to better health.

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On Friday, the WSU School of the Environment will host "Adventures in Caving," presented by National Geographic's Robbie Shone. This is supported by the Lane Family Lecture in Environmental Science, endowed by a gift from L.W. "Bill" & Jean Lane: news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... @wsucahnrs.bsky.social

National Geographic explorer Robbie Shone to deliver ‘Adventures in Caving’ lecture

WSU’s School of the Environment will host a free, public presentation, “Adventures in Caving,” by National Geographic explorer Robbie Shone at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in Pullman and via Zoom.

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This semester's #CougStarter has launched! ⚡ Take a look at the projects that 21 #WSU student clubs are fundraising for, from campus events to community service initiatives: https://cougstarter.wsu.edu/ #GoCougs

Through work with global corporations, nonprofit organizations, and public leaders, Nyhus has demonstrated how strategic communication — rooted in truth, precision, and public responsibility — can drive meaningful change. #GoCougs

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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. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... 🐾 #GoCougs

Developed by WSU's Native American Health Sciences, the Little Birds pathway program helps youth build self-confidence around cultural identity, instilling confidence, representation, and belief that Native youth belong in health science careers. ⬇️ 🩺 foundation.wsu.edu/2026/02/03/l...

Little Birds takes flight: Inspiring the next generation of Native health leaders

WSU’s Little Birds program introduces Native youth to health sciences through culturally grounded, hands-on experiences, helping students see themselves as future healthcare professionals.

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Be on the lookout for the upcoming Washington State Magazine issue, featuring #WSU basketball sensation and the Foundation's General Counsel and Assistant Secretary to the Board: Terry Kelly! 🏀 #GoCougs

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Meet Mr. Basketball in the next Washington State Magazine, out soon! Terry Kelly (’81 Accounting) was a superb player at Gonzaga Prep, starred at nearby #WSU, and later was a founder of Hoopfest, the largest 3-on-3 outdoor basketball tournament in the world. #GoCougs

Last week, WSU Voiland celebrated the opening of the Prime Electric and MacDonald-Miller Construction Management Classroom in Carpenter Hall. Learn about the transformational investments that turned this space into a collaborative, technology-driven hub: foundation.wsu.edu/2026/01/26/b...

Built by industry, designed for the future: Prime Electric and MacDonald-Miller invest in construction education at WSU

The newly renovated classroom replaces outdated technology and AV equipment with a modern hub for hands-on learning.

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Join WSU's MLK Keynote Celebration today at 5:30 pm, featuring Dr. Paula Groves Price at the CUB Senior Ballroom with livestreaming as well. There will also be musical performances by God’s Harmony, a poetry reading, and presenting of Distinguished Service Awards. mlk.wsu.edu/keynote-cele...

When WSU launched @wsumedicine.bsky.social, Dr. Joel and Janet DeLisa saw a chance to give back in a transformative way—by establishing the DeLisa Lectureship and Continuing Education Fund in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the college’s first lectureship. ⬇️ medicine.wsu.edu/news/2026/01...

Dr. Joel DeLisa PM&R Lectureship Empowers WSU’s Next Generation of Health Care Leaders

For Joel DeLisa, MD, a proud Washington State University alum and international leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), medicine was a career “that never should have happened.”

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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, check out the opportunities available on this National Day of Service through the Center for Civic Engagement, with WSU MLK events taking place this week as well: mlk.wsu.edu/2026-schedule-of-events/

Students: Join the Scholarship Application Workshop on Jan 21 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at WSU Pullman, where the Director of Distinguished Scholarships will help you complete and gain a competitive edge on scholarship applications before the Jan 31 due date. ⬇️ events.cahnrs.wsu.edu/event/schola...