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Lesivya Elsayed is an International Business student from Cairo, Egypt. Lesivya aspires to pursue international corporate law and be a lawyer,…

Meet Sophia Maynard, a Political Science student from Tallahassee, Florida. Sophia hosts a weekend radio show on campus with KUGS, and in her future…

The Foundation for WWU & Alumni is pleased to announce our four winners of the WWU Alumni Awards. These awardees were chosen from a community-…

Meet Ainsley Allen, a second year Elementary Education student from Stanwood, WA. Ainsley is studying to be a 3rd grade teacher, where she wants to…

How did WWU prepare you for your career?I spent three years at WWU, first completing my master’s in music education, then completing the coursework…

Lynden is a marine and coastal science major from Arizona. In the future, he hopes to work in marine conservation with a focus on orcas. He’s…

By Frances BadgettGeckos, skinks, iguanas—when we look at lizards, we may not see more than scales and legs and a tail, but when 2007 Distinguished…

Meet Ally! They are an environmental science major from Shoreline, WA. They were drawn to WWU for the location and research labs on campus.…

On Thursday, January 30, the College Promise Coalition, public two- and four-year trustees, student organizations, labor representatives, and other…

Comedian and comedy show producer Travis Sherer ('05) got his start in comedy at WWU, taking in shows in Vancouver. He was inspired by the folks he…

OPINION: Why investing in WWU’s Poulsbo campus is a key to the region's growth

Marshall Van Beurden is the Chief Technology Officer at myTomorrows, a global healthcare technology company based in Amsterdam specializing in…

Late in life, Joyce Feldmiller reflected on her accomplishments and joys, fondly remembering the friends she made and the scholarship support that…

Ethan Huynh graduated from Western in 2023 having just co-led the WWU Cheerleading team to the national USA Collegiate National Championships in…

WWU Advancement wins CASE District VIII awardsCASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) District VIII, which represents the Pacific…

It’s a serrated knife, it’s a ruler, it’s a wire-stripper, it’s a scoring tip, a screwdriver, a bike spoke key, a file, a wrench, a lid opener—heck,…

Exciting news: the WWU Alumni Award Nominations for 2025 are live! Do you know of a WWU alum who is doing amazing work in their field,…

by Frances BadgettWhen you’re 15 years old, a college campus—even one as welcoming and beautiful as Western—can be intimidating. But when Andrew…

The Foundation for WWU & Alumni and Career Services teamed up to bring students and alumni Ask A Viking, a tool that facilitates mentorship and…

Michael Pittis, a 1968 WWU alumnus and long-time supporter of Western, has recently designated a significant portion of his IRA to The Foundation for…

The Foundation for WWU & Alumni is pleased to announce our five winners of the WWU Alumni Awards. These awardees were chosen from a community-…

Meet Minh Tran! A psychology major from Renton, Minh hopes to get her Psy.D and become a clinical psychologist one day. Until then, she is enjoying…

Creative writing major Diego Cardenas dreams of crafting stories that make a positive change in the world.
Why did you choose Western?
The…

Check out this video to watch the The Muljat Group and WWU announce "Western Welcomes Home"The Muljat Group and The Foundation for WWU & Alumni…

Otto came to Western from Purdue in 2004 to chair the Biology Department and helmed the department until she retired in 2016

A brainy timber heiress with a passion for sculpture, Virginia Wright brought some of the nation’s best contemporary artists to Western’s Sculpture…

McKenzie Harris of Bend OR is a psychology major and environmental studies minor.
Why did you choose Western?
When looking into colleges, I was…

On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Western Washington community will say farewell to June Fraser Thistle as she transitions into retirement.
Who is June you…

Ashlynn is a second-year at WWU who is expected to graduate in 2026. She’s a double-major in creative writing and women, gender, and sexuality…

Julann Spromberg learned to love nature on her family farm, and learned to be a scientist at Western

Ben Bagley (’22) honed his craft in sports journalism by broadcasting games at WWU and by majoring in journalism with a public relations…