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WWU’s Laurie Trautman, Edward Alden author new book, “When the World Closed Its Doors: The COVID-19 Tragedy and the Future of Borders”

Edward Alden and Laurie Trautman during their visit to the border between Norway and Sweden

Monday, February 10, 2025

WWU Stories

WWU named a Beckman Scholarship Program awardee

A person in a red and white rugby shirt sits at a desk, studying data displayed on two large computer monitors. A microscope is visible in the background.

Friday, February 14, 2025

Besties in Science: Graduate Students Study Swinomish Clam Garden

Two women on a boat, wearing life vests, hold a yellow solar-powered device. One gives a thumbs-up. Water and trees in the background.

Friday, February 14, 2025

New theatre collective founded by WWU students and alumni puts on first-ever staging of '36 Questions'

Two actors in a romantic restaurant setting on stage, sitting across from each other at a round table covered in a red and white checked tablecloth. A musician plays the guitar behind them.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Five reasons for faculty to write for The Conversation

Overhead view of the large, metal sculpture in front of the Chemistry building

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

WWU’s Laurie Trautman, Edward Alden author new book, “When the World Closed Its Doors: The COVID-19 Tragedy and the Future of Borders”

Edward Alden and Laurie Trautman during their visit to the border between Norway and Sweden

Monday, February 10, 2025

One Quick Question: Gen Alpha's new slang is in the news. What's all the fuss about?

Collage of bold black and white typographic elements on a purple background, creating a dynamic, modern design.

Thursday, February 6, 2025

News Releases and Announcements

Washington State Supreme Court Justices to visit WWU on Feb. 19, 20

Nine judges in black robes seated in front of a marble backdrop.

Thursday, February 6, 2025

New Student Services/Family Outreach Renamed to the Office of Orientation and Transition

Aerial, isometric view of Old Main

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Author and educator Sonja Cherry-Paul to give pair of presentations on Feb. 6

Sonja Cherry-Paul will speak at Western on Feb. 6

Thursday, January 30, 2025

WWU Launches Spanish Language Program for Credit Union Employees

Upward view of the sky through fall foliage

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

WWU to join Jan. 18 community celebration honoring the legacy and life of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King's head and shoulders rise above a crowd

Friday, January 10, 2025

Alyson Rollins hired to lead repatriation of WWU's Native American remains

Alyson Rollins in her lab

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

WWU in the News

Shiffrin says sharing gold with childhood friend Johnson ‘tops the list of any medal I’ve ever won’

The Associated Press

February 11, 2025

Borderlands anxiety prompts wider reflection on bioregionalism

Salish Current

February 10, 2025

What a trade war with Canada could mean for Washington state

King 5 TV

February 4, 2025

The U.S. is installing more rock barriers to target illegal border crossings. Will they work?

Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC)

February 3, 2025

The Chinese Christian Group Making Inroads In Romania

Radio Free Europe

January 29, 2025

Trump’s Immigration Orders Will Bring Chaos to the Border

Foreign Policy

January 24, 2025

Campus News and Info

Summer Session kickoff event Feb. 18

Friday, February 14, 2025

From The Centers: What Can We Do Now? Making Sense of the Moment

Friday, February 14, 2025

'Feeling, Seeing, and Shaping Belonging: A 3-part community conversation' continues Feb. 12

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Need help with taxes? The students of Western's VITA program are here to help

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Five annual awards categories still open and accepting nominations

Thursday, February 6, 2025

WWU to test its Western Alert emergency communications system Feb. 6 at 10:50 a.m.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

STUDENTS: Don't forget to check your WWU email regularly!

Monday, February 3, 2025

Dining at WWU hosting pair of special events this week

Monday, February 3, 2025

Lane closure on W. College Way begins Monday, Feb. 3

Friday, January 31, 2025

Dining at WWU Seeking student input through new focus group

Friday, January 31, 2025

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