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  Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012



Survey reflects views of news professionals, educators, students

Murrow among nation’s top 25 journalism schools

PULLMAN, Wash. - The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University was rated among the top 25 journalism schools in the country in a survey by a national magazine for news professionals.
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Parking changes will result

Regents OK design for Northside Residence Hall

RICHLAND, Wash. – The Board of Regents of Washington State University approved the schematic design for the new Northside Residence Hall Friday during its regularly scheduled meeting on the WSU Tri-Cities campus.
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Lottery most popular

WSU reports results of state gambling survey

PULLMAN, Wash. – Among Washington adults who gamble, the most popular form of gaming in the past 12 months has been the state lottery, followed by tribal casinos. Sixty-four percent of adults interviewed have gambled in the past year.
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‘Negative impact minimal'

Faculty Senate agrees with auditor, halts bylaws probe

PULLMAN, Wash. - The Faculty Senate decided Thursday to accept the recommendation to move forward rather than try to determine if bylaws related to leadership succession and the minutes of an April 2004 meeting had been altered.
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Feb. 1

Unprecedented conversation on state higher-ed funding

SEATTLE, Wash. -The Seattle Times and Town Hall Seattle will host an unprecedented conversation 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, with all six of Washington state’s public university presidents on the risks of continued cuts to higher education.[more]

WSU superintendent program

Justice gives educators front-row perspective on ruling

OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington State Supreme Court ruled this month that the Legislature has failed to fulfill the state's constitutional mandate to amply fund education. Justice Debra Stephens, explained it to a rapt audience of public school administrators.
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WSU in the Media

January 27, 2012

* Cheney Free Press - Gains and losses for everyone in redistricting 
* Spokesman-Review - WSU considers fining student violators of conduct code
* Olympian - Garden bureau dubs 2012 'Year of the Herbs'
* Everett Herald - Mayor somber but realistic about Everett's future
* Electric Cooperative Assoc. - Storing Wind Power in Volcanic Rock 
* Tacoma News Tribune - Arizona drowns Cougs in 3-pointers; Aden injured
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Landmark Title IX law turns 40

Sport law expert: Women’s athletics still under-resourced

PULLMAN, Wash. - Forty years after gender equity in education became federal law, opportunities for female athletes still don’t match those for males, says a Washington State University expert in sport law.
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(SoundSlides) Fresh perspective

Employee's photos capture campus adrift in snow

PULLMAN, Wash. - Steve Lee, fiscal analyst, WSU Office of Business Services/Controller, took photos during last week's heavy snowfall. [more]
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Via traditional mail

New College Board/credit card scam appearing

PULLMAN, Wash. – A new scam is circulating at Washington State University and Pullman in the form of a fake letter from the College Board, a national student-testing agency.
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International scholarship program

WSU hosts Brazilian 'Science Without Borders’ students

PULLMAN, Wash. - Five Brazilian undergraduate students arrived in Pullman this month to begin a year of study at Washington State University under the Brazilian government’s new "Science Without Borders” program.
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WSU Photo Services (SoundSlides)

Highlights of WSU 2011 in photos

PULLMAN, Wash. - Enjoy a SoundSlides collection of some of the best photos of 2011 at WSU by Robert Hubner and Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Services.[more]
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Departments combined

School of the Environment enhances research, teaching

PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State University has established a new academic entity: the School of the Environment, a world-class interdisciplinary teaching, research and extension enterprise that will address complex, multidimensional environmental issues.
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‘A Prairie Home Companion’ regular

Musician balances teaching, performing, traveling with Keillor

PULLMAN, Wash. - During high school, Richard Kriehn listened to "A Prairie Home Companion" (PHC) while driving in his car. Twenty years later, he flies out of Lewiston, Idaho to perform for the world-famous public radio program.
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