Spring 2022
Make your mark on WSU history
Engraved tiles in the Lewis Alumni Centre can make a permanent impact on Washington State University. » More ...
Alumni
Spring 2022
Here, she is…
Foster child finally realizes dream, named USA Ambassador Ms. 2021 » More ...
Spring 2022
Gregory “Deke” Gassett
For his service to the United States, he received the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom » More ...
Spring 2022
Stacy Slade
Grade-schoolers doing online learning get boost from Bernese mountain dog » More ...
Fall 2020
Class notes
Updates from alumni of Washington State University » More ...
Summer 2016
Chance for Glory
The Innovation and Triumph of the 1916 Washington State Rose Bowl Team
Darin Watkins ’84
Aviva: 2015
“I have decided to put my fate in your hands,” said Washington State College football coach William “Lone Star” Dietz to his players, as they prepared to take on Brown University in the 1916 Rose Bowl after an astounding 1915 season. Dietz promised to return as coach if WSC won.
The team fought hard, using Dietz’s … » More …
Summer 2016
Boxing day for Cougs
Hundreds of eager WSU seniors prepare to leave Pullman each spring after graduation. Some might be headed to new jobs or internships. Others will go to graduate school, the military, or the Peace Corps. Whatever the destination, almost all those Cougs have a common need: sturdy boxes.
As they pack their crimson sweatshirts, posters, and books, the graduating students will carry away another reminder of their college days: free WSU-themed packing boxes.
And they can thank Dave Wilson ’86 for his volunteer efforts in arranging delivery of about 1,500 of those boxes for the last eight years.
“The way the box is designed you don’t … » More …
Summer 2015
Shattering some glass—Women sportscasters breaking into the big leagues
Women in sports broadcasting jump hurdles and work hard to succeed in the traditionally male-dominated field, as several WSU alumni can attest.
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Winter 2015
Volunteers drive the Cougar Nation (really)
Organizing a trip to a Major League Soccer game for 100 people could intimidate anyone. Not to mention a community garden, a networking meeting for young alumni, or even a WSU football viewing party. Fortunately, there’s an engine that drives the Cougar nation and its events: volunteers.
Ashley MacMillan ’05, president of the Oregon Chapter of the WSU Alumni Association, has seen that engine work. “We have so many people here who are passionate about being involved with other Cougs, we’ve been able to diversify our events,” she says.
That includes the hottest sports ticket in Portland: MLS soccer team the Timbers, which is one … » More …
Winter 2015
Class notes
1960s
Bruce Werner (’64 MS P.E., ’74 EDD Educ. Admin.) was inducted into the California Community College Sports Hall of Fame. He taught physical education and served as the men’s tennis coach and assistant football coach for 13 years at Chabot College. He then worked at Cosumnes River College as dean of athletics. In 1979 he moved to American River College, where he remained for 22 years. He served as vice president of instruction at Folsom Lake College from 2001 until his retirement in 2004. He also held numerous leadership roles in California community college athletics.
1970s
Thomas Meyer (’73 MS Zoo., ’78 DVM) … » More …