Spring 2023
From simple acts—great things come
A recent recipient of the Diana Award, Nam H. Nguyen struggled in his own life and now he gives back to others. » More ...
Volunteer
Winter 2022
Jessica Clutter
Peace Corps is sending volunteers out now that the pandemic is easing. » More ...
Summer 2022
All creatures, far and near
Craig Nishimoto gives back to animals and communities. » More ...
Spring 2021
Working through it
Civil engineer Wayne Chang brings his expertise to international disaster relief and humanitarian work. » More ...
Fall 2020
Together
In a year like no other, a call for empathy and action » More ...
Fall 2020
How you can help during the COVID-19 pandemic
It’s a familiar promise around WSU: Cougs help Cougs.
There a number of ways to fulfill that promise during the COVID-19 pandemic, from supporting students to giving your time. And we can expand that generosity to our communities, as well. Below are a few suggestions of places and ways you might be able to help out.
Supporting students
Each WSU campus has a Student Emergency Fund to help students struggling during this crisis.
The pandemic is taking an economic toll as well, so you may want to support scholarships.
Food security
Fall 2020
On a mission
WSU alumni and groups statewide have launched fforts to increase food security. » More ...
Fall 2020
Rolovich pays it forward
WSU's new football coach donated food to Pullman first responders and the community. » More ...
Fall 2020
Facing the challenge
Debbie McNeil (’77, ’82 MEd Elem. Ed.) is using her sewing skills to help Pullman Regional Hospital cope with a shortage of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. » More ...
Spring 2020
Peace Corps volunteers from WSU
About 1,000 WSU alumni have served as Peace Corps volunteers since the 1960s. Here are just a few of their stories.
Zoë Campbell
Tanzania, 2012 to 2014
Zoë Campbell studied in Madagascar during college, earning a degree in biology. “I always wanted to be Jane Goodall,” she says.
She graduated in spring 2009, near the official end of the Great Recession, and wasn’t finding work she was completely passionate about. So, “It seemed like a good time to go and have a bit … » More …