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Tariffs, trains and PB&J: Associate Professor of Economics Jason Query’s Fulbright year in Japan

Jason Query takes a selfie in front of Nagoya Castle

Thursday, January 15, 2026

A 2024-25 Fulbright offered opportunities to make connections and exchange ideas about culture, infrastructure, and trade.

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Tariffs, trains and PB&J: Associate Professor of Economics Jason Query’s Fulbright year in Japan

Jason Query takes a selfie in front of Nagoya Castle

Thursday, January 15, 2026

One Quick Question: Inflation, Consumer Price Index, cost of living: do any of these numbers actually measure affordability?

Illustration shows three zig-zagging lines representing economics numbers intersecting in a person's hair

Monday, January 12, 2026

OCE's Jenny Hebert retires after 36 years at Western

A smiling group of ten people poses together on a staircase decorated for the holidays.

Friday, December 12, 2025

Community Collaboration Brings Students to Seattle for Netse Mot: One Heart, One Mind

A group of smiling young people walking down a hallway with bright lights and mirrors.

Thursday, December 11, 2025

ATUS' Rick Nichols to retire Jan. 5

Rick Nichols smiles for the camera on a hike near Mount Baker; a snowy peak is behind him.

Thursday, December 11, 2025

One Quick Question: Why are there so many 100-year flood events?

Aerial view of a flooded town with submerged streets and homes surrounded by trees.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

News Releases and Announcements

Campus invited to community MLK Day celebration on Jan. 19

MLK Day graphic featuring an illustration of Martin Luther King Jr. speaking.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

WWU to host student-curated exhibit featuring historical caricature

A skeletal figure and a woman in elegant attire embrace, sharing a tender kiss.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Canadian-American Studies People and Cultures of Canada speaker series begins Jan. 14

Monday, January 5, 2026

Winter Quarter Call for Grant Proposals for Faculty and Students, from RSP

Students walk in front of Wilson Library on a clear Fall day; the leaves on the trees are bright yellow

Friday, December 19, 2025

Update: WWU and WTA Discussions

Passengers boarding a city bus on a rainy day, with trees in the background.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Permanent steam line almost complete at Miller Hall

Pipes laid in a trench with exposed dirt and gravel, under bright sunlight.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

WWU in the News

Worry in border towns 1 year into B.C. residents avoiding trips to Washington state

CBC News

January 12, 2026

WWU research vessel funded in new federal spending bill

Cascadia Daily News

January 9, 2026

Despite international tension, B.C and Washington state sign friendship accord

Vancouver Sun

January 8, 2026

Noon Business Lunch: U.S. economic health, job outlook, union resurgence

WGN Radio 720

January 6, 2026

Dr. Laurie Trautman: Border Crossings Update

My Bellingham Now

December 30, 2025

Noon Business Lunch: Jobs, inflation and the year ahead

WGN Radio 720

December 30, 2025

Campus News and Info

Next Week in Dining: MLK weekend hours, hot chocolate, Global Fusions

Friday, January 16, 2026

Winter 2026 Subscription Review update from Western Libraries

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

A flavorful finish to the week with Dining!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Heavy rains delay East College Way roadwork

Monday, January 12, 2026

WWU updates logo design to improve usability, accessibility

Friday, January 9, 2026

Registration Open for Mental Health First Aid Trainings

Friday, January 9, 2026

Winter Environmental Speaker Series co-presented by the College of the Environment and the Salish Sea Institute

Friday, January 9, 2026

Making Your Winter Meals & Events Easier with Dining at WWU

Friday, January 9, 2026

WWU to host Secondary Principal of the Year William Jackson for “Loving Engagement in Leadership”

Thursday, January 8, 2026

New policy posted for 30-day review

Thursday, January 8, 2026

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