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CWU Launches "The Audit Insight" NewsletterIn May, the Internal Audit Office at Central Washington University launched the new newsletter –
CWU Names New RegistrarCentral Washington University today announced the hiring of Arturo Torres as the university’s new
Central Washington University Honored for Fundraising SuccessFor the first time in its history, Central Washington University has received an Educational
Gov. Inslee Appoints Alex Harrington as new CWU Student Trustee Governor Jay Inslee has named Alex Harrington, 19, to serve as student trustee at Central
Despite Suffering Abuse As A Child, CWU Student Raises Siblings and GraduatesWhen you look at 22-year-old Autumn Adams and her younger sister, you might never imagine what they
2019 CWU Commencement Ceremonies Begin June 7 More than 3,000 students will receive degrees at Central Washington University’s 127th
CWU Names 2019 Distinguished Professors, Celebrates Faculty ExcellenceCentral Washington University’s Board of Trustees have recognized Matthew Altman, Nathalie
Wildfire Season Underway, CWU Website Provides Fire and Smoke UpdatesThe current fire season is upon us and authorities have warned it will be among one of the worst.
CWU Students, Staff, and Faculty Lauded for Positive Contributions Central Washington University recently honored a handful of students, staff, and faculty for
CWU Unveils New University Magazine and WebsiteCentral Washington University this week rolled out the first issue of Crimson & Black, a new
Westerlies Wind Blows Through Central Washington UniversityIt wasn’t all that long ago when they were the students sitting in a classroom working on a
Reminder: CWU Facilities to Hold Town Hall Meetings to Discuss Campus Construction and Maintenance Priorities Representatives of Central Washington University’s Operations Division and Office of
Central Washington's Maier Earns All-American Honors in DecathlonCentral Washington’s Braydon Maier earned first-team All-American honors by finishing seventh in
CWU Graphic Design Seniors Host Portfolio Exhibition Twenty-four Central Washington University graphic design seniors will put their design
CWU Facilities to Hold Town Hall Meetings to Discuss Campus Construction and Maintenance PrioritiesRepresentatives of Central Washington University’s Operations Division and Office of Business and
CWU Employees Shine During Annual Appreciation CeremonyEach year, Central Washington University honors its employees by hosting the Employee Appreciation
Public Hearing Notice—CWU Rule ChangesA public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 10:00 a.m., SURC 301, regarding proposed
CWU Army ROTC cadets back from successful weekend training at Joint Base Lewis-McChordA battalion of CWU Army ROTC cadets are back in Ellensburg following a rigorous four-day spring
CWU Emergency Closure, Suspended Operations FAQsIt is exceptionally rare that the Ellensburg campus institutes a campus closure. However, when
As A Financial Advisor Shortage Looms, College Programs Look to Help Fill the Talent GapWhen Julie Penwell graduates from Central Washington University this spring, she plans to pursue
CWU’s Bassett Receives Advising Excellence Accolade“I am committed to working with students to develop a personalized plan for their success. I see
Ryan Thompson Memorial Endowed Scholarship Created at CWUCentral Washington University Alumni Association Board of Directors, along with members of the CWU
CWU Administrator Recognized for “mission: to help people get their GED and a better job”The Yakima Herald-Republic, in its publication El Sol de Yakima, recently chronicled the work of
CWU Representatives Offer Salaam-Alaikum to Alumni, New Students in Saudi ArabiaLearning is a valued commodity in Saudi Arabia, as primary education through college is open to
CWU Alumna, Award-Winning CFO to Give CWU Kent Commencement Address“You can do whatever you put your mind to but you have to believe you can do it. That is a key
CWU Announces New Dean of the College of Arts and HumanitiesCWU Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Life Katherine Frank has announced the
Announcing the new Internal Audit newsletter – The Audit InsightCWU is pleased to announce the launch of a new Internal Audit newsletter – The Audit Insight. The
CWU Trustees to Meet May 16-17, 2019 On Thursday, May 16, the Central Washington University Board of Trustees will hold a
CWU’s Top Budget Priorities Receive State FundingThe Washington state legislature approved Central Washington University’s top budget
CWU Alumnus, Trustee, Seattle Center Director to Give CWU Commencement Addresses“The women who raised me are my foundation and the pillars that hold me up start with my
State Task Force to Visit CWU to Explore the Future of Work The state’s Future of Work task force was formed to learn about and prepare Washington for the
CWU Game On! Acknowledges Honorary Consul of Spain EstebanCentral Washington University recently recognized the Honorary Consul of Spain, Luis Fernando
CWU’s Museum of Culture & Environment Offers an Event-Full MayDisplays and exhibitions exploring Peruvian dance and guitar, Latinx pioneers, and the art of
A Message From President James L. Gaudino Dear CWU Staff and Faculty: Sharon O’Hare, who has served as Central Washington
CWU Honored for Supporting National Guard and Reservist EmployeesDuring a Saturday Washington Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) awards dinner in
CWU Planetarium Renamed Lydig Planetarium One of Central Washington University’s newest attractions recently received a new name.
CWU, University Alumnus Look to Develop International Collaboration with OkinawaA CWU alumni—who is also now the mayor of Nanjō, Okinawa—recently met with university
Seven to be Honored for Diversity Efforts at CWU’s 5th Annual Diversity Awards  Seven individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity are this year’s
Writer, Poet, Essayist Erika L. Sánchez Gives Public Reading at CWU on May 7Acclaimed young adult novelist and poet Erika L. Sánchez will visit Central Washington University
CWU Seeks to Expand International Outreach to EurasiaThe 13 countries that comprise Eurasia hold great promise for international higher education. Those
Seattle-based writer and ‘Internet Yeller’ Ijeoma Oluo to Speak at CWU Diversity AwardsIjeoma Oluo, a Seattle-based writer and self-described “Internet Yeller,” because of her
CWU Welcomes Religion Scholars to EllensburgAccording to a 2018 Gallup survey, the Pacific Region—including Washington, Oregon, California,
CWU Catering Chef Wins Bronze Medal at Regional Culinary ChallengeCentral Washington University Catering Chef Darren Macri recently earned a bronze medal at the
CWU presents an Art Walk on April 25Don’t miss your chance to see art and design work by 20 students on exhibit in three student
CWU’s Third Annual Day of Giving Focuses on Three Initiatives Central Washington University will host its third annual 24-hour day of giving campaign,
Quartet of Wildcats Finish in Top FourTwo Central Washington University barrel racers placed in the top four and another two tie-down
Guest Artist Noelle Mason to Lecture at CWU on April 23The Central Washington University Department of Art + Design offers a lecture by visiting visual
Student Returning from International Trip May Have Been Exposed to MeaslesA Central Washington University student who recently returned from international travel was
2019 Juried Undergraduate Student Art + Design Exhibit opens May 2Central Washington University’s Sarah Spurgeon Gallery will host the Department of Art +
CWU Student’s Art Exhibit Spotlights the Hispanic Experience  In marginalized communities, art and sculpture were not often recognized or appreciated

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