WWU Stories

Features, research highlights and stories about our people

Meet the 2025 Presidential Scholars

Grace Landaverde

WWU Chemistry's Spencer Anthony-Cahill retires after 28 years at Western

Dr. Spencer Anthony-Cahill standing on the Old Main Lawn wearing a WWU award medallion

WWU Urban Planning students help Washington plan for inclusive and sustainable urban development

Urban Planning students stand near posters titled Urban Analysis surrounded by community members

Management’s Meg Warren takes her study of allyship to Africa

Four women in tan vests stand outside a clinic. A sign reads "Child Welfare Clinic."

CBE’s Center for Economics and Financial Education studying the best way to teach financial ed

Aerial view of Miller Hall

Industrial Design program's 30th annual ReMade project debuts May 30 at Ideal in downtown Bellingham

Cove, catch all tray made from pvc pipe and scrap wood. Created by David Griffin

GALLERY: 2025 Low Rider Show

A group of low rider enthusiasts tables in Red Square.

Three Western students receive prestigious NOAA Hollings scholarships

A woman in a red jacket and green hat smiles while working with scientific equipment on a boat.

One Quick Question: What does an underwater volcano eruption mean for the Pacific Northwest?

Ocean floor map showing Axial Seamount, located between the Juan de Fuca & Pacific tectonic plates.

WWU announces 2025 Celebration of Excellence Award recipients

Overhead view of the brick walkways in front of Old Main

Study co-written by WWU’s Kathryn Sobocinski looks at impact of moon jellyfish’s voracious appetite

A moon jellyfish pulses through a clear blue ocean.

Latine-Led events build community and celebrate culture at WWU over the next month

Lowriders and a woman in yellow at a car show. Classic cars in vibrant colors are parked closely together, creating a lively atmosphere.