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Western Celebrates Hundreds of New Graduates Dec. 14

A student smiles during commencement.

Monday, December 9, 2024

About 487 graduates are expected to participate in the ceremonies, with more than 620 officially graduating

WWU Stories

WWU students win first place in regional Environmental Challenge competition

Five smiling individuals, three men and two women, stand together. Two hold an award. They wear conference badges. The setting appears to be a hallway.

Friday, December 6, 2024

Environmental Science students start a WWU chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration

Two people plant a sapling in a wooded area. One kneels, using a hand saw, while the other watches. Autumn leaves cover the ground.

Friday, December 6, 2024

Emma Worgum: Representation Matters

Female golfer in black top & skirt, white visor & shoes, swings club on green course. Trees blur in background.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

WWU’s Sandra Alfers revives the legacy of poet, journalist and Holocaust survivor Else Dormitzer

A black and white portrait of Else Dormitzer. In this photo, Dormitzer faces to the left.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

WWU’s Robert Berger named a Dreyfus Foundation Teacher-Scholar for 2024-25

Smiling man in glasses and a black and white gingham shirt stands outdoors. A house and landscaping are softly blurred in the background.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

WWU's Emma Smith feels connected to her tribe even during the 'absolute pain' of a long-distance race

A female runner, #282, in a light blue singlet and navy shorts, races across a grassy field. Other runners are visible in the background. Tall trees line the course.

Monday, November 25, 2024

News Releases and Announcements

Western Celebrates Hundreds of New Graduates Dec. 14

A student smiles during commencement.

Monday, December 9, 2024

Western Debate Union’s 2024 Viking Classic Tournament showcased regional leadership, competitive success

A large group of students stand on a staircase. They're diverse in appearance and dressed casually. The setting is a modern building with glass walls.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

What to expect when it snows at Western

Snow is piled up on either side of the steps up to Old Main

Monday, November 18, 2024

Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week starts Monday, Nov. 18

Old Main sits in the sun on a fall day; the leaves on trees behind it are bright yellow

Friday, November 15, 2024

Veterans Week activities start Nov. 4

Fall foliage, with one branch standing out in focus against a blurred background of golden leaves

Monday, October 28, 2024

Western Washington University’s total enrollment rises for first time since the pandemic

Hundreds of WWU students walking toward downtown Bellingham on an early fall afternoon as part of the annual First Night Out celebration.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

WWU in the News

Colleges Must Revise Millions of Web Pages. It Will Be ‘Painful.’

The Chronicle of Higher Education

December 11, 2024

Providing a platform for athletes struggling with mental health

Cascadia Daily News

December 6, 2024

Washington carbon auctions resume after surviving election challenge

KUOW Seattle Public Radio

December 5, 2024

What saved climate act? Good sense and a Science Guy

Everett Herald

November 23, 2024

Behind-the-scenes look at SCT’s “The Snow Queen”

Seattle's Child

November 22, 2024

Seattle-area inflation slows. Here’s what’s still driving up prices

Seattle Times

November 15, 2024

Campus News and Info

Five employees eligible for shared leave

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Power Down for Winter Break: Tips and Tricks from the Sustainability Engagement Institute

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Western AS Bookstore Holiday Sale - Dec. 17 and 18!

Monday, December 9, 2024

Free Dryish January Resources from Counseling and Wellness

Monday, December 9, 2024

Heading Home for Winter Break? Consider Ditching your Car

Friday, December 6, 2024

Living on campus and planning to leave your bike over break? Bring your ride inside to keep it safe!

Friday, December 6, 2024

Heading out for break? Follow this quick checklist

Friday, December 6, 2024

Changes coming Dec. 16 to campus' duress alarms

Friday, December 6, 2024

Registration is open for Winter 2025 Faculty & Staff Wellness Classes

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Special Late Night Breakfast on Monday Dec. 2

Monday, December 2, 2024

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