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Alumni Awards Nominations Open

Alumni Awards 2026 Nomination
Online (General)
Mon, Oct 20 2025 - Sat, Jan 31 2026, All day

Happy Hour with the Dean

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In Person
Thu, Nov 13 2025, 6 - 8pm

WWU Finance Alumni Holiday Social

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In Person
Fri, Nov 14 2025, 6 - 8pm

Men's Rugby Alumni Event

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In Person
Fri, Nov 14 2025, 6 - 9pm

Doc Swinson's Tasting Event

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In Person
Sat, Nov 15 2025, 2 - 4pm

Thriving in the AI Era: Skills for Today’s Job Market

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Zoom, In Person
Tue, Nov 18 2025, 4 - 5:30pm

Northwest Utilities Resource Adequacy Study

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Zoom, In Person
Tue, Nov 18 2025, 4 - 4:50pm

Peace in Action: Voices from Palestine and Israel

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Zoom, In Person
Wed, Nov 19 2025, 11am - 12:20pm

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Featured News

WWU alumnus leaves the University a legacy of sustainability in the Methow 

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WWU’s Sustainability Pathways receives $280,000 grant

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Western Washington University’s Sustainability Pathways program has received a $280,000 grant from the Washington Climate Corps Network (WCCN).…

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A House of Healing

The vision for a Coast Salish longhouse at Western originated from Western’s Native American Student Union and is the result of decades of discussion among students, faculty, and campus administrators.

Architectural drawing by Jones & Jones Architects of the Longhouse

Kaiser Borsari Hall

We understand the pressing nature of the technological challenges our society faces. 
We are preparing people to face those challenges and to solve the most complex problems of our time. 
We are building the future.

Kaiser Borsari Aerial view showcasing the new building