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Fall 2026

History of University

Fall 2026

A talk with Albert Powell about Washington State on the Air: At the Centennial

Burt Harrison’s original version of Washington State on the Air detailed the history of broadcasting at Washington State University through the early 1990s.

The update includes the original work, to which Albert Powell integrated his own experience and research from 1968 onward. His voice overlaps with Harrison’s through the early 1990s then continues on its own through present day.

Here, Powell discusses how the update came about, challenges to writing the book, and more.

 

How did you come to update Washington State on the Air?

During COVID, I had some spare time and decided to re-read Burt Harrison’s book front to back; I … » More …

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Fall 2026

Washington State Magazine at 25 years

The magazine of Washington State University has delivered stories of research, history, alumni, sports, food, and more since 2001.

Washington State Magazine has shown the state and the university in surprising, delightful, and thought-provoking ways for 25 years.

 

 

Some of the best WSM stories are gathered in a 2024 anthology The Evergreen Collection: Exceptional Stories from Across Washington State.
Cover of book The Evergreen Collection
Purchase the book from WSU Press

Volume two of the magazine … » More …

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Summer 2026

Robert Redford’s travels on the Palouse

Robert Redford’s trip to Washington State University and eastern Washington in October 1982 was memorable—and not only for his insights into environmental issues to students.

Redford was visiting as part of the launch of the Institute for Resource Management, a joint effort with the University of Idaho. But on a tour, the group’s bus caught on fire and brought some unwanted drama.

Browse a photo gallery and read a WSU student’s story of the trip below.

All photos from WSU Chinook 1983 yearbook

 

 

Leslie (English) Hynes (’84 Comm.) wrote an account of Redford’s visit for the 1983 Chinook yearbook:

 

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Memories of Kruegel-McAllister Halls

Kruegel and McAllister Halls, with a connecting lounge space (informally called KMac, or K-Mac) were built in 1956 and used initially as residence halls. They were on the south side of the Washington State University Pullman campus, off of Stadium Way.

The buildings were named for Dean Charles E. McAllister (former President of the Board of Regents) and William C. Kruegel (Bursar of the College, instrumental in financing the Pullman Community Building Company, a nonprofit corporation set up to build WSC residence halls). The halls were jointly dedicated with Neill Hall on April 28, 1957.

The dormitories housed 207 students each. Designed by architects … » More …