Spring 2022
In memoriam
Alumni, faculty, and staff from Washington State University who have passed away » More ...
Alumni
Spring 2022
Athena’s Piano
Book review of novel by Allen Johnson » More ...
Spring 2022
Tunnel visions
Washington State University's wind tunnels helped pilot and educator understand aerodynamics. » More ...
Spring 2022
Class notes
Updates from alumni of Washington State University » More ...
Spring 2022
Pathways for a new education
Washington's superintendent of public instruction imagines the high school of the future » More ...
Spring 2022
History in the (wine)making
Washington State University graduates breathe new life into historical vineyard. » More ...
Spring 2022
Standing tall
Washington State University and NBA star James Donaldson turns his struggles with mental health into hope. » More ...
Spring 2022
Video and stories about James Donaldson
Former Coug and NBA basketball star James Donaldson (’79 Socio.) faced a lot of adversity over the last decade. He has turned his struggles with mental health into a new purpose: helping others through sharing his experiences.
Video: Eric Johnson (’84 Comm.) interviews Donaldson for Eric’s Heroes on Seattle’s KOMO-TV
Donaldson is a guest on Chino y Chicano, co-hosted by Enrique Cerna (’75 Comm.). (Read more about Cerna and his podcast)
Your Gift of Life: Donaldson’s nonprofit to increase awareness of mental health
Read more about Donaldson’s journey back in “Standing tall.”
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Winter 2021
Talkback for Winter 2021
Beyond time and distance
September 2006, a typical extremely hot and humid day in Auburn, Alabama.
The Pacific Northwest WSU Cougars traveled East to play my Deep South Auburn Tigers.
During a pregame tailgate party at my parking spot near Jordan Hare Stadium, I espied some Cougar fans heading to the stadium.
Some looked uncomfortable. One lady seemed unsteady, extremely hot, likely heat exhaustion threshold.
I took her hand, led her to a shady chair, gave her water. We invited them to rest, share our BBQ and drinks.
We welcome, honor, and respect our visitors, share our hearts, become friends, the Southern way, the … » More …
Winter 2021
Moving up—by not giving up
Fa’amomoi “Moi” Masaniai III found a way to achieve his dream of becoming a lawyer and judge. » More ...