Gather with us on Thursday, May 14 in Seattle for our Volunteer Awards Celebration! 🎉 Once again, we are excited recognize the extraordinary leadership, service, and commitment of our remarkable volunteers. Check out more details and register at: gocougs.wsufoundation.wsu.edu/vac2026

THANK YOU, Cougs! One week later, we're still celebrating the immense impact you all made on #CougsGive. Thanks to you, WSU crossed the $1 million fundraising threshold for the second year, with over 1,400 gifts benefiting 225 unique funding areas: news.wsu.edu/news/2026/04...

Extending a hearty THANK YOU to each of you who have given to #WSU today! Your generosity on #CougsGive opens doors for Cougs across the system. 🐾 If you haven't made your gift yet, there's still time! Visit cougsgive.wsu.edu where you can donate until midnight PST. ❤️

We're a little over halfway through #CougsGive and the Cougar Family has already come together to contribute more than $220,000 across almost 500 gifts! THANK YOU to everyone who has given today. 💌 Check out what you can support at cougsgive.wsu.edu. #GoCougs

#CougsGive is HERE! We can't wait to see the Coug community come together today to rally in support of WSU. Visit http://cougsgive.wsu.edu to make an impact on the areas you care about the most.

“When the WSU community unites on a cause, we achieve remarkable things. This week will be no different.” Join President Cantwell and Cougs everywhere this week as we celebrate #CougsGive. Visit cougsgive.wsu.edu to support the areas you care about the most at WSU. ❤️ youtu.be/tDV9wR5KaTU?...

#CougsGive is one week from today! As we ramp up to April 15, learn from some @wsutricities.bsky.social#CougsGivestudents how #scholarships and campus resources have supported their academic journeys and alleviated burdens. #GoCougs

Save the date: #CougsGive is April 15. Each year on this annual day of giving, Cougs show up big for each other, supporting our students, communities, and the future of WSU. ❤️ Be a part of creating what comes next at Washington State University. #GoCougs

Our latest Fund Friday feature: the Integrated Sciences Building. A new home for STEM learning at WSU, this facility will provide access to cutting-edge labs and modern learning spaces. Learn about the impact of philanthropic support to this project: cas.wsu.edu/alumni/build... @caswsu.bsky.social

Offering a tight-knit community while giving students many opportunities to shine, @wsuvancouver.bsky.social stands out with nearly half of its students paying no out-of-pocket tuition. Learn from two first-gen VanCougs about the opportunities that financial support has provided. ⬇️ #GoCougs

At Washington State University, 1 in 3 students is first-gen, often being the first in their family to pursue a four-year degree. By participating in #CougsGive, you are helping these students take their next big step in mapping out their future. Hear from some first-gen Cougs:

On Fund Friday, we are spotlighting the President's Excellence Fund, which provides WSU leadership the flexibility to meet the university's most pressing needs. With #CougsGive coming up on April 15, learn more about these priority initiatives at foundation.wsu.edu. #GoCougs

Fund Friday spotlight: the Football Excellence Fund. 🏈 The Cougar Athletic Fund has launched Rally Your Region, a #WSU Football NIL Match Campaign supporting the evolving needs of WSU Football. Rally Your Region today 🔥: https://cougarathleticfund.com/sports/2026/1/15/rally-your-region.aspx

On a campus known for its sense of community, WSU Everett students have seen their opportunities soar—thanks to #scholarships that have helped unleash experiences and alleviate burdens alongside their academic and career pursuits. Get a glimpse into this impact. ⬇️ @wsueverett.bsky.social#scholarships

Throwback to last year's glimpse of student scholarship recipients. ❤️ This year, #CougsGive takes place on April 15, serving as a time where Cougs come together to support what means the most to each of you. Learn more about these students' journeys: https://youtu.be/wxacx1t5pqM

Kicking off our Fund Friday series, where you will get to learn about priority #WSU initiatives over the next month. 🐾 The Crimson Opportunity Scholarship is WSU's most flexible scholarship fund, helping students with financial need stay on track: foundation.wsu.edu/areas-to-sup...

Thanks to a new partnership with @flukecorp.bsky.social, WSU engineering students will train with advanced tools used in a variety of industries. This gift places Fluke equipment into learning spaces across five campuses, giving WSU Voiland College students vital experience: bit.ly/4rOIAXO

Looking forward to this year's @murrowcollege.bsky.social 50th Symposium! At last year's symposium, two of the Foundation's Board of Directors were inducted into the Murrow Hall of Achievement, with our current board chair inducted in 2024. Stay tuned to learn more about these board members!

Throwback to last year's Foundation Board of Directors Retreat and #WSUinTempe gathering! 🏜️ Starting tomorrow, directors will be meeting virtually to connect with other #WSU leadership and help shape the landscape of philanthropy across the university for the future. #GoCougs

Guy Palmer, a researcher dedicated to improving human and animal health, worked with #WSU for over 40 years. To continue the impact of his work, Howard Wright III '77 and Katherine Janeway created the new Dr. Guy Palmer Fund in Global Health: magazine.wsu.edu/2026/01/30/g... @wsuvetmed.bsky.social

On Friday, the WSU School of the Environment will host "Adventures in Caving," presented by National Geographic's Robbie Shone. This is supported by the Lane Family Lecture in Environmental Science, endowed by a gift from L.W. "Bill" & Jean Lane: news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... @wsucahnrs.bsky.social

This semester's #CougStarter has launched! ⚡ Take a look at the projects that 21 #WSU student clubs are fundraising for, from campus events to community service initiatives: https://cougstarter.wsu.edu/ #GoCougs

Through work with global corporations, nonprofit organizations, and public leaders, Nyhus has demonstrated how strategic communication — rooted in truth, precision, and public responsibility — can drive meaningful change. #GoCougs

Developed by WSU's Native American Health Sciences, the Little Birds pathway program helps youth build self-confidence around cultural identity, instilling confidence, representation, and belief that Native youth belong in health science careers. ⬇️ 🩺 foundation.wsu.edu/2026/02/03/l...

Be on the lookout for the upcoming Washington State Magazine issue, featuring #WSU basketball sensation and the Foundation's General Counsel and Assistant Secretary to the Board: Terry Kelly! 🏀 #GoCougs

Last week, WSU Voiland celebrated the opening of the Prime Electric and MacDonald-Miller Construction Management Classroom in Carpenter Hall. Learn about the transformational investments that turned this space into a collaborative, technology-driven hub: foundation.wsu.edu/2026/01/26/b...

Join WSU's MLK Keynote Celebration today at 5:30 pm, featuring Dr. Paula Groves Price at the CUB Senior Ballroom with livestreaming as well. There will also be musical performances by God’s Harmony, a poetry reading, and presenting of Distinguished Service Awards. mlk.wsu.edu/keynote-cele...

When WSU launched @wsumedicine.bsky.social, Dr. Joel and Janet DeLisa saw a chance to give back in a transformative way—by establishing the DeLisa Lectureship and Continuing Education Fund in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the college’s first lectureship. ⬇️ medicine.wsu.edu/news/2026/01...

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, check out the opportunities available on this National Day of Service through the Center for Civic Engagement, with WSU MLK events taking place this week as well: mlk.wsu.edu/2026-schedule-of-events/

Students: Join the Scholarship Application Workshop on Jan 21 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at WSU Pullman, where the Director of Distinguished Scholarships will help you complete and gain a competitive edge on scholarship applications before the Jan 31 due date. ⬇️ events.cahnrs.wsu.edu/event/schola...

WSU is offering a variety of events during MLK week, taking place January 19-23. From service opportunities to a keynote celebration, take a look what you can attend: https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01/14/mlk-week-events-happening-jan-19-23/

The effort brings together public and private partners to rapidly scale sustainable aviation fuel. Supported by state funds and $10 million in philanthropic support, CSAA is the most comprehensive initiative of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01...

The priority deadline for WSU's General Scholarship Application is January 31! Students: fill out one application to be considered for hundreds of scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. 👇 #Scholarships #GoCougs futurecoug.wsu.edu/portal/scholarships

Knowing that a #scholarship and student job allowed him to get a college education, Mel Hamre '54 supported WSU for over 40 years. Despite his passing in 2025, his planned gifts to multiple areas of WSU will have a lasting impact. ❤️ ⬇️ foundation.wsu.edu/2026/01/08/r... #GoCougs #PlannedGiving

Donor-supported discretionary funds are helping WSU Vet Med support programs and research across the college amidst fluctuating federal funding. These funds help address unforeseen and emerging needs. ⬇️ 🐾 https://vetmed.wsu.edu/discretionary-donations-support-research-students-and-clinical-care/

Chairing WSU's Department of Botany for 32 years, Gerry Edwards reshaped the world's understanding of photosynthesis. Deeply supported by his wife Sandy, Gerry built a globally renowned research program at WSU. Read about their impact and endowment: foundation.wsu.edu/2026/01/06/r...

In the WSU Pharmacy top stories of 2025, #2 features the Rural Health Travel Fund and how it enables students to gain crucial experience in communities that need them most. Read about two scholarship recipients: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/2025/03/14/how-the-rural-health-travel-fund-transforms-lives/

Hey Cougs! Hope you've been enjoying the new year. ✨ What are your goals and plans for 2026? ⬇️ #GoCougs

Ramping up to the new year like… Happy New Year’s Eve, Cougs! 🎉 See you in 2026. 😎

As we come to the end of the year, we look back on 2025 with gratitude for all of you who came together to give to WSU, to join us in celebrating Coug wins, and to help build the landscape for the future of Washington State University. From all of us: THANK YOU. Here's to looking ahead! #GoCougs

Happy Holidays, Cougs! ❄️ For you: a message from WSU Foundation CEO Mike Connell. 💌 #GoCougs

⚡️ CHAMPIONS ⚡️ Some more moments from last night’s gathering. Can we get a Go Cougs for a fabulous Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Cougar win?! 🙌 #GoCougs 📸 Robert Hubner, #WSU Photo Services

Had a fantastic time last night with all the Cougs who joined us for our Welcome Reception and Cougar Football Hour! 🎉🏈 We had a blast ramping up to today’s big game. Thank you to everyone who brought the Cougar Spirit and made this night so fun. GO COUGS! 🐾 📸 Robert Hubner

See you all TONIGHT at our Welcome Reception & Cougar Football Hour! Attending the Mash Bash? You can walk down to the Treefort Music Hall afterward for our gathering and live radio show from 7-9 pm. Walk-ins accepted as space is available. Details 👇 bit.ly/potatobowl2025

Don't forget to register by the end of today for our Welcome Reception and Cougar Football Hour! Join us the evening before the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl to eat hearty appetizers, hear from #WSU leadership, and see the live radio show. 👇 #GoCougs gocougs.wsufoundation.wsu.edu/s/1613/index...

A @wsueverett.bsky.social software engineering major, Camille Orego has made a lasting impact on campus through leadership and community building. #Scholarships have given her the gift of time, allowing her to reduce work hours and expand her outreach. 👇 #GoCougs foundation.wsu.edu/2025/11/15/s...

Aiming to reduce financial barriers to medical education, improve health equity, and strengthen the physician workforce, the Washington State Medical Association selected @wsumedicine.bsky.social for its first four-year scholarship! 🩺 Learn about the impact: news.wsu.edu/news/2025/12...

Grateful for the community behind Coug Nurses. Interim Dean Anne Mason shares a message of thanks and invites you to explore the Impact Report, featuring alumni stories, donor support, and the future of nursing at WSU. https://f.mtr.cool/xxsxivxntr #CougNurses #GoCougs

This week's Crimson 50 highlight features Dick '64 and Pam '68 Bagnall. Both a part of WSU Honors as students and united in the idea of giving back, the Bagnalls carried the impact of their #WSU education far and wide. Read about their journey and legacy: foundation.wsu.edu/2025/11/15/c...

Headed to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl? 🏈 Join us the evening before the big game at our Welcome Reception & Radio Show! On Sun, Dec 21 from 7-9 pm MST, we'll be serving hearty appetizers while hearing from #WSU leadership and special guests! Register at: bit.ly/goingbowling2025