A new #WSU-led study shows repeated inflammation from endometriosis can rewire the brain and nervous system, helping explain why pain often persists and worsens over time even after lesions are removed. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

New #WSU research funded in part by NASA finds that simple test with paper strip and smartphone reader could help track sleep, performance in round-the-clock occupations. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

WSU researchers have secured an Nvidia grant to build an AI-powered virtual teaching assistant, giving students hands-on experience developing the system while enhancing personalized, around-the-clock support for learning. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/04...

A compound derived from an extreme microbe is being tested by #WSU researchers as a potential new way to protect apples from fire blight and Listeria. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/04...

WSU has named Sandra Haynes executive vice president for statewide campuses, a new role aimed at unifying leadership and strengthening collaboration across its regional campuses to better serve students and communities. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/04... #WSU

A new #WSU study found that a turmeric and ginger extract could help bone implants bond faster while killing bacteria and reducing cancer cells, potentially improving outcomes for millions of patients. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

New high-tech tracking tags are helping a #WSU scientist follow monarch butterflies in near real time, offering new clues about their mysterious migration routes and how to better support their survival. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/04...

WSU’s 50th Murrow Symposium kicks off April 6 with top media leaders, major award honorees, and livestream access to three days of conversations shaping the future of communication. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/04... #WSU

After life-saving cancer treatment at #WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a beloved rabbit named Henry is back home with his family—just in time for Easter. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/04...

In his new book Chosen Land, #WSU historian Matthew Avery Sutton explores how Christianity adapted, competed, and came to influence American politics, culture, and identity. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/04...

As the MLB season begins, check out how #WSU’s Sports Science Lab helped power the league’s new Automated Ball-Strike Challenge by ensuring the accuracy of the tracking technology behind instant call reviews. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03... #GoCougs

A new light sheet at #WSU’s special collections is helping researchers peer inside centuries-old books, revealing hidden watermarks and paper structures that unlock clues to their origins and history. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03...

Two #WSU faculty members are among this year’s class of new fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03...

At #WSU, grizzlies put “bear-resistant” gear to the ultimate test—smashing, clawing, and problem-solving their way through coolers and canisters to help keep wild bears and people safer. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03...

New #WSU study challenges the conventional wisdom about avoiding talking politics at work, showing that it can sometimes benefit employee well-being. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

Researchers with #WSU's Honey Bee and Pollinators Program have produced a new video series giving novice keepers a strong introduction to best practices and the science of apiculture, in both Spanish and English. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03...

A catalyst developed by a #WSU research team efficiently converts abundant, renewable ethanol into valuable molecules needed for production of plastics, fuels, and everyday products. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

Ancient salt-rich brines helped shape Idaho’s Silver Valley and Cobalt Belt, moving metals through rocks more than a billion years ago and leaving clues that could guide future mineral discovery. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... #WSU

Entomologists at #WSU have discovered a new species of mining bee that has an unusually tight relationship with cenizo, the official state shrub of Texas. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... #GoCougs

Ten #WSU research projects received funding through the President’s Big Ideas Initiative, as the university also announced a new $2 million annual fund to support high-impact research. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03...

A #WSU study found ChatGPT frequently gave inconsistent answers when evaluating scientific hypotheses, highlighting limits in current AI reasoning. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

A $1 million gift of private equity stock is creating a new endowed fund at #WSU’s College of Arts and Sciences to expand flexible support for students, particularly first-generation Cougs facing financial barriers. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03...

A new partnership between #WSU and Fluke Corporation will place professional-grade diagnostic tools in engineering labs across five campuses, giving more than 4,000 students hands-on experience with the equipment widely used in industry. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03...

A cat named Simba is finally home after 27 days missing and six more in intensive care at #WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital — where his owner is training to become a veterinarian. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03... #GoCougs

WSU researchers have developed a 3D-printed model of the left side of the heart that contracts and beats, offering the chance for surgeons and medical students to rehearse important heart surgeries. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... #WSU

WSU’s first Global Summit on March 12–13 will convene national tech leaders, faculty, students, and policymakers to move beyond AI hype and focus on the practical choices that will shape teaching, research, and student success in the years ahead. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03...

A team of #WSU students is preparing to showcase a handcrafted ancient Greek sword at The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Bladesmithing Competition, held during the society’s annual meeting this month. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03...

The Transformational Change Initiative - launched by #WSU in 2016 to bolster overall student success - was recently recognized by the American Council on Education. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02...

As groundwater that supports billions in crops dries up, #WSU researchers are working to understand and help rescue one of the Northwest’s most vital aquifer systems. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02...

Study from #WSU and Auburn demonstrates that women, who are the largest group of wine buyers in the U.S., respond to messages promoting women’s ownership in wineries. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

With a new high-performance CT scanner, Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital can deliver faster, clearer, and lower-dose imaging—improving diagnosis and care for pets across the Inland Northwest. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... #WSU

New #WSU research shows the federal government’s toughest environmental enforcement actions tend to be in communities of greater wealth, not the most polluted places. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

New #WSU research shows a single exposure to a toxic fungicide during pregnancy can increase the risk of disease for 20 subsequent generations. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

New #WSU research finds that exposure to infection in the womb can increase the risk of heavy drinking later in life — and that prenatal antioxidant treatment may help reduce that risk. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

WSU is gearing up for the next chapter of AI with a $50 million federal investment to build a regional research hub tackling challenges from saving salmon to advancing sustainable aquaculture and clean energy. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02...

WSU research examined a decade’s worth of data from the NBA to draw lessons about the effects of pay disparities on performance. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

As AI reshapes how we use power and data, WSU researchers are helping build and protect the energy grid of tomorrow — while strengthening cybersecurity to keep critical systems safe. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02...

WSU researchers have developed a wearable, microneedle-based biosensor that could make glucose monitoring more accurate, affordable, and less invasive for people with diabetes. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

WSU is weaving AI into its classrooms and partnering with K–12 teachers to build a “rural roadmap” that helps small-town schools keep pace, from AI tools in middle school science to mobile training for educators across Washington. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... #WSU

From a chance trip to Calgary to the real-life story behind Cool Runnings, #WSU MBA alum Chris Stokes reflects on how a leap of faith became one of the Olympics’ most improbable journeys. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... 🇯🇲🥇#GoCougs #Olympics

Ahead of the Super Bowl, #WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is giving real “seahawks” a second chance to fly, from injured ospreys to the Seahawks’ live augur hawk mascot. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... #GoCougs

Big news for #WSU: A new federal budget includes nearly $55 million in historic support for research, workforce development, and infrastructure—thanks to bipartisan backing from Washington’s delegation. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... #GoCougs

WSU researchers have built a first-of-its-kind tool that lets scientists watch liquid hydrogen boil inside a pipe—work that’s helping Airbus move closer to a carbon-free airplane. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... #WSU #GoCougs

WSU is using AI and hyper-local data to help farmers make smarter decisions, paving the way for future farms. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... #WSU #GoCougs

New #WSU research shows multiple bacterial species working appear to be driving a debilitating hoof disease affecting elk herds across the Pacific Northwest. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

WSU research funding climbed to $461.9 million in FY 2025, marking a fifth straight year of growth as Coug researchers advance solutions in health, agriculture, energy, and public safety. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01... #GoCougs #WSU

From cancer mapping tools to faster, more accurate diagnostics, #WSU researchers are using AI to accelerate medical discovery and transform how human and animal health is studied and treated. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01...

WSU is taking a fresh look at how undergraduates learn, launching a system-wide effort to re-envision general education and ensure it reflects today’s students, future careers, and the university’s land-grant mission. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01... #WSU

A #WSU veterinary technician and her award-winning Cardigan Welsh Corgi are heading to New York City to compete on a national stage at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 2. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01... 🐕