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WWU researchers look to space to remotely detect and map snow algae

An aerial photo of a glacier on Mt. Baker with an inset showing snow algae.

Monday, June 9, 2025

A new publication evaluates the capabilities of commercial small satellite data to map snow algae on Mt. Baker and beyond.

WWU Stories

WWU’s Jay McCarty secures prestigious $676,000 CAREER grant from the NSF

Two people work together at a computer, analyzing a 3D molecular structure on screen.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Strange Cities, New Magics: English’s Stefania Heim translates painter Georgio de Chirico’s novel ‘Mr. Dudron’

A woman in glasses with curly hair in a black shirt stands in front of a white wall

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

PlasticsToday names WWU a Top 10 school for polymer materials engineering

A hand operates a drill above colorful polymer pieces secured on a workbench.

Monday, June 9, 2025

One Quick Question: Why has the I-5 Sloth become the symbol of the city?

A giant stuffed animal sloth hangs from the top of an evergreen tree in the middle of a forested mountain.

Monday, June 9, 2025

Journalism’s Brian J. Bowe wins award in the AEJMC’s Robert L. Stevenson Paper Competition

Two professionals pose together in front of a UNESCO backdrop at an event.

Monday, June 9, 2025

Nine WWU students receive State Department's Gilman International Scholarship

Monday, June 9, 2025

News Releases and Announcements

Western Washington University celebrates graduates in six ceremonies Commencement Weekend

Two happy graduates in caps and gowns hold their diplomas in the air and smile.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute announces funding support for student field work project at the U.S.-Canada border

Overhead view of the walkway next to the Biology building, which has yellow brick rivers representing currents in the red brick sea representing Bellingham Bay

Monday, June 2, 2025

WWU once again ranks among the top five Peace Corps volunteer-producing schools in the nation

Old main as seen from the sky

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

WWU Honors Author, Educator, Scientist and Teacher with 2025 Alumni Awards

Rena Priest smiles as she looks down at the floor

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

WWU ranked third nationally in number of graduates who go on to earn doctorates 

Drone shot of the campus at night, looking south from above Edens Hall

Friday, May 9, 2025

Celebrate Bellingham style: WWU Block Party returns May 17 with free family fun

WWU Block Party! May 17, 2025. Food, music, fun! A collage of photos featuring students and the campus.

Thursday, May 8, 2025

WWU in the News

Six Models of Financial Literacy Programs

Inside Higher Ed

June 10, 2025

MAGA: protecting the homeland from Canadian bookworms

The Economist

May 25, 2025

Gaia spots odd family of stars desperately to leave home

European Space Agency

May 16, 2025

Western fields four teams to compete in Ski to Sea

Cascadia Daily News

May 14, 2025

The Importance of Loudly Celebrating Others' Strengths

Psychology Today

May 12, 2025

Historians alarmed as Trump seeks to rewrite US story for 250th anniversary

The Guardian (U.K.)

May 3, 2025

Campus News and Info

Thanks for a great year from Dining at WWU!

Friday, June 13, 2025

Next phase of the Birnam Wood parking lot project to begin June 25

Friday, June 13, 2025

Campus Chemical Safety and Assurance Project: Ensuring safe, compliant spaces across campus

Friday, June 13, 2025

Spring 2025 Budget Forum Resources Now Available

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

AS Bookstore announces summer hours

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Anthropology’s Judith Pine speaks on connection between race and language on podcast

Monday, June 9, 2025

Finals Week Fuel: Dining at WWU Has You Covered!

Monday, June 9, 2025

WWU Night with the Bellingham Bells set for June 24

Monday, June 9, 2025

Starting summer quarter, Western bus passes will be done entirely via the Umo App

Monday, June 9, 2025

WWU researchers look to space to remotely detect and map snow algae

Monday, June 9, 2025

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