Summer 2024
Best years
Taras Ogiychuk traveled from Ukraine to WSU for college, and now he is helping his homeland. » More ...
Philanthropy
Spring 2024
A cause celebrity
Tricia Raikes guides efforts around youth homelessness and mental health, equitable education, and more. » More ...
Spring 2024
Optimism in the next generation: Q&A with Trician Raikes
Tricia Raikes (’78 Comm.) is co-founder of the Seattle-based Raikes Foundation, which she and her husband, Jeff, founded in 2002.
For her work addressing youth homelessness, Raikes was recognized as a Champion of Change by the Obama administration. She is a past trustee for the Washington State University Foundation and a Hall of Achievement inductee for the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.
Raikes recently shared her approach to philanthropy with Washington State Magazine, and discussed the importance of investing in young people and why the next generation fills her with optimism.
What was your inspiration for co-founding the … » More …
Winter 2023
A helping hand
Washington State University alumni, students, and faculty are known for their willingness to help communities and others. » More ...
Winter 2023
Greg Selstead
From the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to maintaining highways, Selstead spent more than four decades on the roads. He is still making a difference. » More ...
Fall 2022
Gary Rubens
A philanthropist helped many people get their college degrees, now gets his own » More ...
Fall 2020
Together
In a year like no other, a call for empathy and action » More ...
Fall 2020
Glass action
Tracy Morgan found a way to give back through glassybaby. » More ...
Summer 2020
Honorary doctorates
WSU awarded honorary doctoral degrees to emeritus professor of chemistry Ralph Yount and PACCAR chairman and philanthropist Mike Pigott. » More ...
Fall 2019
Hearts in motion
Life-changing surgeries save lives in Guatemala, with assistance from Washington State University students and faculty. » More ...