Fall 2026
A Coug Football Family
Four generations of WSU football players » More ...
Notable Alumni
Fall 2026
The Pelluer Story
Peyton Pelluer (’17 History) comes from a long line of Cougs, including several generations of football players.
Come back later in August for a chat with Peyton and family on the Washington State Magazine webisodes podcast.
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Fall 2026
Being true to himself: Bill Moos on his memoir
Former Washington State University athletic director Bill Moos (’74 History) published his memoir in early 2026. It took five years to pen Crab Creek Chronicles: From the Wheat Fields to the Ball Fields and Beyond.
Here, he talks to Washington State Magazine in a podcast and Q&A about his childhood, writing process, key messages, media buzz, and balancing WSU’s athletic budget.
Podcast
Q&A with Moos
Talk about your writing and editing process. When and how did you decide to write your memoir? How long did it take? How did you decide what to leave in and what to leave out? … » More …
Fall 2026
Sharon Lynch’s Journey to Tech Leadership
What does it take to be a tech CEO and what path leads a person there?
Sharon Lynch is CEO of Modus Create, a global consulting company that helps organizations modernize legacy systems, build digital products, and deploy AI‑driven solutions.
Sharon graduated from Washington State University’s management information systems program in the Carson College of Business, one of the first alums with an MIS degree in 1998. Sharon was also in the WSU Honors College and a university-wide sorority leader.
Washington State Magazine editor Larry Clark talks with Sharon about how her experiences at WSU led her to the tech industry.
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Summer 2026
Cougs in Fusion
Washington State University alums join the thrilling race to nuclear fusion. » More ...
Summer 2026
The Can-Do Coug Commodore
Washington State University alum Nicole Marie Sobottke helms the Cougar Yacht Club. » More ...
Summer 2026
Designs That Move Millions
Washington State University Kevin Peterson has designed transit systems worldwide. » More ...
Summer 2026
Yoga in the Wilds
Washington State University business alum Ella Spillane leveraged her love of yoga and the outdoors into a new business. » More ...
Summer 2026
At the Helm of the Times
Washington State University alum Ryan Blethen follows his family path as publisher of the Seattle Times. » More ...
Summer 2026
Kurt Beecher Dammeier
Dammeier, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, is a food brand leader. » More ...