Spring 2022
Leaving Afghanistan: WSU’s legacy
Washington State University faculty and staff look back on the impact of bettering lives in Afghanistan. » More ...
Afghanistan
Spring 2022
Gallery: Looking back to Afghanistan
Washington State University has worked in Afghanistan for decades, helping Afghani people with agricultural outreach, English education, and developing communities.
Chris Pannkuk, former director of International Research and Development at WSU, shared some of his photos from work in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2017.
Photos courtesy Chris Pannkuk
Read more about the legacy in Afghanistan.
Spring 2019
Ron Shurer ’01
Former Special Forces combat medic and Washington State University alumnus Ron Shurer ’01, now serving as a member of the U.S. Secret Service, returned to his alma mater last November a national hero. He earned the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Afghanistan, and WSU bestowed the Regents' Distinguished Alumnus Award on Shurer in 2018. » More ...
Spring 2010
Letters for Spring 2010
Track to the future
What a joy to hear about the possible return of the Palouse Goose! (Winter 09/10) I have many great memories of traveling between Spokane and Pullman in the early 60’s on the single-car “train” that carried us to and from college. Most of the time we were able to sit in the passenger side of the car but on one memorable trip the seats were full and several of us got to ride with the baggage. Accompanying us were several caged roosters, bound possibly for a future cockfight. We eyed each other throughout our transit, their dark beady eyes shining … » More …
Spring 2003
Rebuilding a city, repairing psyches
“You can’t put the blame on one side. Everybody has made some contributions to the misery.”
So thought Rafi Samizay, professor in the School of Architecture and Construction Management at Washington State University, as he stood in what is left of his high school in Kabul, Afghanistan. As he tried to chat cheerfully with students about favorite teachers they shared, the remains of the school teetered around them. Classes are still held in part of the building that was blown up, so students have to gingerly make their way across a second-story, narrow piece of concrete that falls off to nothing. Others walk below. Where … » More …