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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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College of the Environment Gear Lending Library removes barriers to field learning

An Outdoor Center staffperson pulls a jacket off of a high rack

The new program opens doors for students to experience hands-on learning by making essential outdoor equipment accessible to students enrolled in approved field courses.

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News releases, campus announcements and statements from the university

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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Campus News and Info

Practical news, information and notices for our campus community

From Dining at WWU: EBT/SNAP now accepted at Miller Market

Planting Hope Fun Run/Walk set for Saturday, May 16

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

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