Notable Alumni
From Refugee to Consul: An American Adventure
Quite the kicking career
Jason Hanson booted his way into football history over more than two decades on the gridiron.
He set college records as the Cougar placekicker at Washington State University, then went on to even more in professional football during his 21 years with the Detroit Lions.
By the numbers
WSU career:
57.1 percent of field goals completed from 50 yards or greater (remains a Pac-12 Conference record)
Most field goals from 50 yards or more (20), and 40 yards or more (39) in NCAA football
62-yard field goal against UNLV in 1991 is still a WSU and Pac-12 record
WSU records: Second … » More …
A chat with Kelsey Knutson from the CougsFirst! Podcast
The CougsFirst! Podcast features alumni and leaders from Washington State University discussing their journeys to success.
Host Kelsey Knutson ’12 chats with WSM editor Larry Clark about the new podcast on the magazine’s own podcast, Viewscapes.
Listen to the episode on November 7.
The Cascade Killer: A Luke McCain Novel
Rob Phillips ’78 Comm.
Latah Books: 2020
A father and son snag a black bear near Chinook Pass during their first hunt of the season and come across human remains—an ear among the animal’s stomach contents. Luke McCain, a Yakima-based Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife officer who also just happens to be a WSU alum, is called to the scene along with his trusty sidekick.
Jack, a yellow Labrador retriever, leads McCain and a crew of sheriff’s deputies … » More …