WWU Stories

Features, research highlights and stories about our people

WWU Pyrogeography students help town of Glacier develop its first wildfire plan

Group of four smiling people with an award in front of a wildfire resilience presentation.

UPDATED: WWU’s 'The Planet' magazine wins six awards for its Fall 2024 'Uncharted' Issue

A diverse group of nine people poses on stairs, some holding plants, smiling in a friendly, informal setting.

WWU's Hanxiang Du and the University of Florida partner to study AI-enhanced learning 

A person interacts with a futuristic AI hologram featuring various tech icons, highlighting security and innovation.

WWU's Salish Sea Institute publishes two new papers as part of its 'Emerging Issues' series

Graduate Student Elle Gasperini awarded grant to research a more solar-friendly energy policy

Rows of solar panels mounted on a dark surface using white, angled supports. Sunlight glints off the wet panels.

It's Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month!

Overhead view of the brick walkways in front of Old Main

Students showcase talent, expertise in Animal Behavior Film Festival

Two smiling young women hold an award. One wears a blue sweatshirt with a bird design; the other, an olive green zip-up. The award reads "Oscar the Octopus, Best Screenwriting".

Upcoming Grant Application Deadlines for Students & Faculty

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

Jessica Byington: Nursing, Leadership, and the Power of Support

Jessica Byington walking through Western's campus smiling

Malik Standley: Leadership, Resilience, and the Power of Opportunity

Malik Standley smiling off into distance next to environmental studies building

Jeret Gillingham: A Journey of Determination and Opportunity

Jeret Gillingham crossing the finish line at a Cross Country meet for Western

WWU researchers work with local farmers, millers, and bakers to study the future of grain production

Two maps compare suitable soil areas (green) to agricultural zones (yellow) in a coastal region. A scale in kilometers is provided.