Summer 2021
Living the life precarious
Out of necessity, they’ve turned in their house keys. “Working from home” now has wheels. » More ...
Business
Spring 2021
Mike Urban
The WSU Global Campus alumnus became the administrator of the city of Pullman. » More ...
Spring 2021
Circling back to hydrogen
From the simplest element comes the greatest potential to power the world. » More ...
Winter 2020
Travel the VR world
Interest in virtual reality tourism has shot up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are a few opportunities for people to “visit” and experience the world.
Read more about WSU research into VR tourism.
The WSUAA will be adding VR travel experiences for members. They recently featured a visit to Bolivia to see llamas.
The company makes commercial VR and augmented reality (AR) experiences, such as listening to a symphony and riding in an F1 race car.
National Geographic via Oculus
The stunning imagery of National Geographic takes … » More …
Winter 2020
Being there
As 2020 pandemic travel restrictions crippled airlines, cruise ships, hotels, and Airbnbs, the shutdown proved to be an unexpected boon for the virtual reality market, which reports a big spike in interest. » More ...
Fall 2020
On a mission
WSU alumni and groups statewide have launched fforts to increase food security. » More ...
Fall 2020
Up, up, and beyond
Jerry Jaeger washed dishes as kid, launching him to a 50-year career in hospitality. » More ...
Fall 2020
Generations of hospitality
Four decades of hospitality business graduates from Washington State University have crafted their own version of success in the hospitality industry.
Joe Fugere ’84
Seattle
Joe Fugere’s family influenced his meteoric rise in the food industry, albeit indirectly. His accolades including founding an award-winning Neapolitan pizza company in Seattle and advocating for small businesses on a local, state, and national level.
Fugere was actually considering architecture when he enrolled at WSU and attended an School for Hospitality Business Management open house.
“I liked the idea of getting a business degree and a degree in hospitality business … » More …
Spring 2020
Hemp on the horizon
Washington state has some catching up to do when it comes to industrial hemp. WSU is helping develop the industry. » More ...
Spring 2020
Zapping the tax zappers
Tax zapping software illegally aids retail companies hide sales with cash. Washington State University’s Hoops Institute of Taxation and Research Policy works with the state’s Department of Revenue identify use of tax zappers, and then educate businesses on compliance with the law. » More ...