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After 27 days missing, veterinary student’s cat finds healing at WSU Simba, a beloved orange tabby, survived severe hypothermia and frostbite before receiving life-saving care from WSU veterinarians.

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

black and yellow Fluke lab equipment sits on a table in a lab setting

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:

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After 27 days missing, veterinary student’s cat finds healing at WSU 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.

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

Color indoor photo of journalists from several media outlets touring the Nuclear Science Center in advance of the 65th anniversary of the reactor’s first activation, learning about WSU’s continuing commitment to research, training and America’s energy future. A pool of water houses a blue reactor powered up (photo by Bob Hubner, WSU Photo Services).

As the nation renews its focus on reliable, carbon-free energy, @pullman.wsu.edu is leaning into its decades of #nuclear expertise and reaffirming its commitment to invest in nuclear energy research, education, and infrastructure at a pivotal moment. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03... ☢️ #WSU #GoCougs

Inside WSU’s first Global Summit on AI, technology, and the future of higher education The summit brings together tech leaders, higher education innovators, faculty, students, and policymakers to examine the structural shifts and what WSU can do.

Next week: The summit brings together tech leaders, higher education innovators, faculty, students, and policymakers to examine the structural shifts and what #WSU can do. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03... 💻 #GoCougs

WSU students forge ancient Greek sword for international competition 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 next m...

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...

WSU honored for Transformational Change Initiative projects Launched in 2016, TCI's efforts to bolster overall student success were recently recognized by the American Council on Education.

Launched in 2016, TCI’s efforts to bolster overall student success were recently recognized by the American Council on Education.
https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02/26/washington-state-university-honored-for-transformational-change-initiative-projects/

WSU Board of Regents meeting in Vancouver March 5–6 All board of regents meetings will take place inside the Firstenburg Student Commons on the WSU Vancouver campus. All of the committee meetings, as well as Friday’s Board of Regents meeting, will be l...

All board of regents meetings will take place inside the Firstenburg Student Commons on the WSU Vancouver campus. Find the agenda & more at https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2026/02/27/wsu-board-of-regents-meeting-in-vancouver-march-5-6/ 🐾

Side by side comparison of an old W S C logo with the current W S U spirit head logo.

It's #NationalRetroDay! Did you know the Cougar-head logo was created in 1936 by student Randall Johnson? In 1959, when the college became a university, Johnson revised the logo & the "C" on the logo became a "U." More logo history ➡️ trademarks.wsu.edu/logo-history/ 🐾 #WSU #GoCougs

Color indoor photo of an outdoor hallway corridor, with brick and white materials. Green trees and sun can be seen in the background.

We're always exploring around @pullman.wsu.edu to find great architectural details, like this corridor at Stimson Hall. Do you have any favorite buildings on campus? 🤔 #WSU #GoCougs

EPA criminal sanctions align with area’s wealth, not pollution New study maps locations of the most serious federal actions against polluters and analyzes correlations among a range of socioeconomic and environmental factors.

New study maps locations of the most serious federal actions against polluters and analyzes correlations among a range of socioeconomic and environmental factors. https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2026/02/23/epa-criminal-sanctions-align-with-areas-wealth-not-pollution/

EPA criminal sanctions align with area’s wealth, not pollution New study maps locations of the most serious federal actions against polluters and analyzes correlations among a range of socioeconomic and environmental factors.

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...

Students take top award at construction management competition A WSU student team took a top prize in the recent Associated Schools of Construction competition, the largest construction management competition in the U.S.

A WSU student team took a top prize in the recent Associated Schools of Construction competition, the largest construction management competition in the U.S.
https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02/20/students-take-top-award-at-construction-management-competition/ 🐾

Study of NBA finds that pay inequity among top performers erodes cooperation A new WSU-led study examined a decade’s worth of data from the NBA to draw lessons about the effects of pay disparities on performance.

A new WSU-led study examined a decade’s worth of data from the NBA to draw lessons about the effects of pay disparities on performance. https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2026/02/16/study-of-nba-finds-that-pay-inequity-among-top-performers-erodes-cooperation/

‘The munchies’ are real and could benefit those with no appetite New study finds increased appetite after cannabis use regardless of sex, age, weight or recent food consumption -- a response driven by receptors in the brain.

New study finds increased appetite after cannabis use regardless of sex, age, weight or recent food consumption — a response driven by receptors in the brain.
https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2026/02/19/the-munchies-are-real-and-could-benefit-those-with-no-appetite/ 🍿

Snow on the Pullman campus of Washington State University, Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

It was nice having snow on campus this week 🐾 #WSU #GoCougs

Jacqueline Wilson named 2026 Native Performing Arts Fellow WSU music professor Jacqueline Wilson (Yakama) has been named a 2026 Native Performing Arts Fellow, earning national recognition and support to deepen her work centering Indigenous identity in perform...

The fellowship includes a $10,000 grant and professional development support, but for Wilson, the real draw was the program’s emphasis on reflection and artistic development rather than a single, outcome-driven project. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... #GoCougs

WSU campuses to celebrate National TRIO Day A career fair, brunch, and several open houses are among events planned across the WSU system in celebration of National TRIO Day.

A career fair, brunch, and several open houses are among events planned across the #WSU system in celebration of National TRIO Day. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... #GoCougs

Color outdoor photo of red brick Bryan Clock Tower with a snow covered tree to the left, blue sky is above.

Color outdoor photo of a green tree with snow and snow covered Kamiak Butte on the distance

Color outdoor photo of a student taking a photo with snow covering the ground

Color outdoor photo of students walking up a snow covered road

Tuesday snow views 📸: Robert Hubner, #WSU Photo Services ❄️ #GoCougs

As the revolution turns 250, a WSU historian takes a harder look Through a statewide lecture series, a WSU historian invites communities to reconsider how the American Revolution reshaped power, land, and empire.

Through a statewide lecture series, a #WSU historian invites communities to reconsider how the American Revolution reshaped power, land, and empire. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... 🇺🇸

Honors College Bornander Chair unlocks the healing power of music WSU music professor Melissa Parkhurst used funding from her Bornander Honors Distinguished Chair to bring global artists to campus and explore how music can support well‑being.

WSU music professor Melissa Parkhurst used funding from her Bornander Honors Distinguished Chair to bring global artists to campus and explore how music can support well‑being. https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02/11/honors-college-bornander-chair-unlocks-the-healing-power-of-music/ 🎶

Cougars Announce 2026 Football Schedule - Washington State University Athletics PULLMAN, Wash. (Feb. 11, 2026) – Washington State University Athletics announced its football schedule for the first year of the new Pac-12 football season, highlighted

In case you missed it... WSU’s season includes six home games in the new Pac‑12’s approach to scheduling that also introduces a strategic flex week.
https://wsucougars.com/news/2026/2/11/cougars-announce-2026-football-schedule.aspx 🏈

WSU MBA alum Chris Stokes reflects on an unlikely Olympic journey From a chance trip to Calgary to the real-life story behind the Disney movie <em>Cool Runnings</em>, WSU MBA alum Chris Stokes reflects on how a leap of faith became one of the Olympics’ most improbab...

From a chance trip to Calgary to the real-life story behind the movie Cool Runnings, WSU MBA alum Chris Stokes reflects on how a leap of faith became one of the Olympics’ most improbable journeys
https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02/09/wsu-mba-alum-chris-stokes-reflects-on-an-unlikely-olympic-journey/

A heart-themed design with overlapping pink hearts and white arrows. In the center, a large white heart contains the text: "You're the Crimson to my Gray."

Happy #ValentinesDay! 🐾❤️ #WSU #GoCougs

Northwest continues to dodge polar vortex blast, but a warm winter brings its own challenges While much of the country is getting slammed by the polar vortex, the Pacific Northwest has mostly dodged the cold — though a warm, rainy winter is bringing its own challenges.

While much of the U.S. is getting slammed by a polar vortex, the Pacific Northwest has mostly dodged the cold, though a warm, rainy winter is bringing its own challenges
https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02/12/northwest-continues-to-dodge-polar-vortex-blast-but-a-warm-winter-brings-its-own-challenges/

Announcing the 2026 Pac-12 football schedule the best way we know how... #Pac12AfterDark style! 😎

#BackThePac

Former U.S. Ambassador Roger Nyhus to receive WSU Alumni Achievement Award Roger F. Nyhus, a former U.S. ambassador and business leader, will receive WSU’s 2026 Alumni Achievement Award for his impact in public affairs, diplomacy, and ethical communication.

Roger F. Nyhus, a former U.S. ambassador and business leader, will receive #WSU’s 2026 Alumni Achievement Award for his impact in public affairs, diplomacy, and ethical communication.
news.wsu.edu/news/2026/02... 🐾 #GoCougs

WSU Commencement Registration will be open January 12 - April 10 STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS FACULTY INSTRUCTIONS You made it! Find your graduate checklist, guest information, and answers to frequently asked questions here. ...

Three months until Spring Commencement! Visit https://commencement.wsu.edu to make sure you complete all pre-ceremony tasks & we'll see you Saturday, May 9 🎓 #CougGrad #WSU #GoCougs

Hug your boo: More affection — not equal amounts — strengthens romantic ties New research from WSU shows that romantic relationships benefit most from higher levels of affection overall — even when one partner is more affectionate than the other.

New research from #WSU shows that romantic relationships benefit most from higher levels of affection overall — even when one partner is more affectionate than the other. https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2026/02/05/hug-your-boo-more-affection-not-equal-amounts-strengthens-romantic-ties/ ❤️ #GoCougs

Since football is the topic of the day, what's your favorite memory here? 🏈