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Alum Breezy Johnson wins her first Olympic gold medal

A skier celebrates, holding American flags and wearing a gold medal on a snowy slope.

Monday, February 9, 2026

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WWU Associate Professor Ryan Kelly to exhibit work at CWU this month

A person in a red "PINK LADY" shirt holds a colorful bird mask in a workshop setting.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Alum Breezy Johnson wins her first Olympic gold medal

A skier celebrates, holding American flags and wearing a gold medal on a snowy slope.

Monday, February 9, 2026

WWU alumna Amelia Cook receives Enterprising Woman of the Year award

Amelia Cook

Monday, February 9, 2026

Delegation from National University of Mongolia visits Western

Three people examine marine life in a lab, surrounded by tanks of colorful organisms.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

WWU Chemistry senior claims research award at annual Murdock Conference

Two men at an event, one holding a turquoise ribbon, smiling and standing on a stage.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

‘Always be building something’: Fairhaven alumnus Ryan “Henry” Ward shares his journey to artistic success

Henry stands by a Sassy mural holding a dropcloth with spray paint in the foreground

Monday, February 2, 2026

News Releases and Announcements

Registration Open for When Words Divide with Ralph Johnson Feb. 17 - 19

A man in a suit with a subtle expression, set against a dark background.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Pull up a chair at The Longest Table

A large group of people seated at tables in a brightly lit venue with purple accents.

Monday, February 9, 2026

WWU is tops in the nation in its category for Student Fulbright Awards in 2025-26

Friday, February 6, 2026

College of Business and Economics to host author Soren Kaplan on harnessing human experiences in AI-driven job market

Soren Kaplan

Friday, January 30, 2026

Insurance billing begins Feb. 2 at the Student Health Center 

A student walks up stairs next to a sign reading Student Health Center

Monday, January 26, 2026

All-Industries Career and Internship Fair – happening Friday, Jan. 30!

All Industries Career and Internship Fair

Monday, January 26, 2026

WWU in the News

Vikings surge late to claim Fujikura Invitational title

Amateur Golf

February 11, 2026

Whatcom County to purchase Bellingham office building for planning department

The Bellingham Herald

February 11, 2026

Whatcom council approves purchase of WWU office building

Cascadia Daily News

February 11, 2026

Distrust and disempowerment, not apathy, keep employees from supporting marginalized colleagues

The Conversation

February 11, 2026

WWU’s Johnson wins another Olympic downhill — but doesn’t medal

Cascadia Daily News

February 10, 2026

Breezy Johnson wins gold medal after comeback from injury

KING 5

February 10, 2026

Campus News and Info

Free screening of 'The Librarians,' a documentary about protecting the right to read

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Western AS Bookstore is going cashless

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Upcoming Career Fairs at Western

Monday, February 9, 2026

This Week in Dining: Black History Month and a request for feedback

Monday, February 9, 2026

Whatcom READS Event & Display Featuring Multimodal Art & Writing by WWU Students

Monday, February 9, 2026

WWU’s Fairhaven College Winter 2026 World Issues Forum Program

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Trautman to moderate a discussion on our ‘Pivotal Year’ in North American relations

Friday, February 6, 2026

Finish the Week with Dining: Free DIY Matcha and Super Bowl Watch Party

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

This Week in Dining: Black History Month meal series kicks off Feb. 4

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Black History Month: Rooted in Soul, Rising in Power

Monday, February 2, 2026

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