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Western's campus walkway during spring. On the right, several vibrant cherry blossom trees are in full bloom, their branches heavy with dense clusters of pale pink flowers arching over the path.

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WWU to make a big showing on the global boomerang stage

Forrest Morse reaches back before throwing a blue boomerang

Three Vikings selected for Team USA at the 2026 World Boomerang Championships.

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WWU faculty Yanara Friedland and Stefania Heim to launch new books at a joint reading on April 24

Friedland (left) and Heim (right)

Klipsun Magazine unveils spring ‘Language’ issue at downtown release party

Sophie Cadran holds up the new issue of Klipsun magazine

Carbon Grand Challenge will feature students developing real world decarbonization proposals on Earth Day

A worker installs a solar panel on a roof, reflecting a sunset sky in the background.

Whatcom Transportation Authority and Western Washington University Reach Agreement on Student Bus Pass Program

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

WWU Honors Acclaimed Screenwriter, Leading Demographer, Innovative Creator, Generous Benefactor and Alumni Family with 2026 Alumni Awards

Western Washington University Alumni Awards 2026

WWU to host alumnus and Emmy-winning creator of ‘Severance’ Dan Erickson May 15

Dan Erickson

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Practical news, information and notices for our campus community

Bellingham City Club explores Whatcom floods with WWU geologist

Six WWU employees eligible for shared leave

WWU QueerCon celebrates 10-year milestone on Saturday, April 25

April Board of Trustees Summary

WWU again ranked in Top 5 of Peace Corps schools for 2025-26

Dining at WWU: This Week’s Events and Campus Market Update

In Memoriam: Rodney Johns Payton

Laurie Trautman to speak at Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism's Tourism Education Series April 15

Earth Week kicks off April 20 with weeklong celebration on and around WWU

Opportunity to Provide Input on Campus-wide Transportation

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