Fall 2023

Growing

50 years, 50 states

How WSU’s Master Gardeners program became a national, and global, model

Many happy returns

The WSUAA knows how to party—biggest reunion ever!

A better deal

WSU athletes develop their personal brands through name, image, and likeness.

Rooting for the prairie

Protecting our Palouse prairie home companions

Master Gardeners in Washington state counties

From rain gardens to food security, Master Gardeners support their communities.

Tranquil gardens lead to a Master Gardener

Tim Kolhauff found peace and purpose in Spokane gardens.

Celebrating Master Gardeners’ 50 years

Videos of the past, present, and future of Master Gardeners

Growing at school

Clark County Master Gardeners build gardens with schoolkids.

Gallery: The 2023 Reunions

Reunion stories from Cougs

WSU alumni share their tales.

Refining what goes in the process

Ingredients, not processing, is what determines nutrition

Centered on adaption

Being at the center of improving lives with adaptive technology

NIL and the business of college sports

A Q&A with WSU Professor Thabiti Lewis

Spreading the crimson gospel online

Cougfan.com turns 25.

More than a kick

WSU kicker Dean Janikowski leverages social media for good.

Restoring Palouse Prairie: A field trip with Chris Duke

Oats

New life for an old hearty and healthy food

Oat recipes

Dishes featuring oats from across centuries

Cosmic Overnight Oats

A WSU-created apple takes the star role for breakfast.

Oats then and now: Q&A with an expert

High and dry for a NW icon?

A slow burn for iconic Western Red Cedar

To the moon

If you understand hydrogen, you have a future.

Being part of the solution

Kristian Gubsch seeks ways to mitigate carbon emissions.

A Native comic

Joey Clift expands his comedy career to the TV show Spirit Rangers.

Being driven to success

Noël Mensah-Bonsu helps kids in Houston with developmental problems.

Motivated to do more

Shavana Howard leads food and nutrition efforts for people who need it.

Fall football festivities

WSU Alumni Association News

Join the fun with the WSU Alumni Association in fall 2023.

Judith Ray

Ray receives the 2022 College of Education and Human Development Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Minnesota.

Kaitlyn Thornton

A WSU student introduces ag life on social media.

Nikiforos “Nick” Pitsilionis

Pullman restaurateur a finalist for 2023 James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Hospitality

Class notes

Updates from Cougs all over

Eric McElroy

The pianist and composer releases his debut album, Tongues of Fire.

A composer’s journey to poetry and music

Eric McElroy on the podcast

Talkback for Fall 2023

Letters from WSU alumni about Sid Morrison and Ida Lou Anderson

Keiko Hara: Four Decades of Paintings & Prints

By Linda Tesner and Ryan Hardesty, WSU Press

Flashpoint: A Firefighter’s Journey Through PTSD

By Christy Warren

Fancy Dancer and the Seven Drums

By John Roskelley

Briefly noted

Books and podcasts by WSU alumni, faculty, and the WSU Press

Fancy Dancer: Q&A with adventurer and author John Roskelley

In memoriam

WSU alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away

Getting growing

WSU Horticulture Club offers premium plants

Digital magazine for Fall 2023

The magazine in PDF, webviewer, and print on demand