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Spring 2026

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Black and white photo of Washington State University basketball coaches in 1972
Spring 2026

Memories of Coach George Raveling

Legendary Washington State University basketball coach George Raveling died September 1, 2015, at 88. Here, alumni, friends, and fans share their favorite memories of the beloved coach.

In the athletic office

Summer and fall of 1974, I worked in the athletic office at WSU. I look back on it with the fondest memories. Here I was, a June ’74 grad, getting to work for Raveling, (Jim) Sweeney, and (Chuck “Bobo”) Brayton. Wow. I felt privileged. They were all great to work for/with, but Coach Raveling stood out to me because he made a point of acknowledging everyone in the office (and) was genuine … » More …

Summer 2025

Dive into Washington State swimming


Highlights of swimming Cougs over the decades

Since the earliest days of the college, when students would jump into Reaney Park pool, to the record-breaking 2024-25 season for the women’s intercollegiate swim team, Cougs of Washington State have been swimming for fun and competition.

Read on for a sampling of some swimming and other water milestones of Washington State.
(All photos below courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections)

 

Swimming for fun in the early days

It took a couple of decades to get a pool on campus at Washington State College, but there was a … » More …

Spring 2025

A brief history of wrestling at Washington State

The return of wrestling at Washington State University since 2012 has led to national championships and other successes on the mat, as a team and for individual athletes.

A university club sport, the team won the men’s Division II National Championship, Collegiate Cup, and other achievements. Beyond the club’s recent wins, wrestling has a long and storied history at Washington State.

According to Dick Fry’s history of Washington State sports to 1989, The Crimson and the Gray, Frank Jenne (1912 Ag.) of Coupeville was captain of the first Washington State College wrestling team in 1909. WSC met Spokane Athletic Club, Multnomah AC, … » More …

WSU Athletic Director Anne McCoy
Winter 2024

Opportunity for the Cougs: A chat with WSU Athletic Director Anne McCoy

As the Pac-12’s remaining members—Washington State University and Oregon State University—began rebuilding the conference, WSU President Kirk Schulz announced in June 2024 that Anne McCoy was the new permanent athletics director.

McCoy hit the ground running earlier in the year as interim AD, since she has worked for WSU Athletics since 2001 in almost every department. She faces a lot of challenges in her new role…along with some exciting opportunities.

Washington State Magazine editor Larry Clark met with McCoy in the athletic director’s office on the WSU Pullman campus to chat about stepping in as AD; the … » More …

Henry Rono running for Washington State University
Summer 2024

Video: Henry Rono on the move

Henry Rono was one of the greatest athletes to run at Washington State University.

A record-breaking runner in multiple distances and events, Rono (’81 Gen. Stu., ’83 Psych.) died February 15, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya, at the age of 72.

Watch some of his amazing runs below and read more about the Kenyan star.

 

Henry Rono’s Greatest Year In Athletics

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Henry Rono 3000 m Steeplechase, 1978 Commonwealth Games

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Henry Rono 3000 Metres World Record 27th June 1978

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Henry Rono 10000m 1981,Brussels

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Kenya Mourns the Passing of World Champion Henry Rono

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