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2 Washington Universities Get Federal Funding Boost for Earthquake Early-warning SystemsU.S. Geological Survey announces $12.5 million to advance new ShakeAlert earthquake early warning
Living Through Adversity: Woman in Wheelchair Rock Climbs at CWU for the First TimeIn February 2018, Danielle Rice entered the hospital for a simple medical procedure. When she woke
CWU Family Mourns the Loss of Longtime ProfessorCWU lost a beloved member of its family last week when Dr. Stella Moreno Monroy, a longtime
CWU Game On! Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s 2019 Inspiring Programs in STEM AwardCentral Washington University’s Game On! program has received the 2019 Inspiring Programs in
"The Audit Insight" and Training Video Released Check out the Summer 2019 audit newsletter. The Audit Insight and a link to the new audit
Senator Murray discusses technology need with CWUThis week, US Senator Patty Murray learned about what CWU and its Information Technology and
CWU students get immersed in Intercultural CommunicationsIt’s generally acknowledged the best way to learn about another culture is to become part of
"There is Room for Hispanics" who are Heading for Politics or Law Careers Central Washington University (CWU) in Ellensburg directs its efforts toward diversity, says
CWU partnership with Vietnam’s aviation industry celebrated The International Air Transport Association lists Vietnam as among the world’s hottest
CWU-Sammamish trains Cyber PatriotsNine high school students from Issaquah and Sammamish have joined the ranks of “cyber
Scientists Study Puget Sound Tsunami Risk by Digging into the PastA pair of geologists in Washington are studying past tsunamis to better understand how they could
CWU Appoints Interim Associate Provost of Extended Learning and Outreach Lynn Franken, Central Washington University’s interim provost and vice president for
CWU program responds to burgeoning worldwide employment opportunitiesHospitality and tourism is considered the world’s largest industry, accounting for about 20
Scott Wade Memorial Service Scheduled for Saturday, August 3 We would like to inform you of the memorial service for Scott Wade. Date: Saturday,
Video Taping on Campus This WeekCWU’s Department of Public Affairs in conjunction with the CWU Police Department will be filming
Scott Wade Memorial Service Scott Wade Memorial Service: Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. on the CWU Campus,
Appointment: Interim Vice President for Strategic Enrollment ManagementDear CWU Employees:With the retirement of Vice President Sharon O’Hare at the end of July, I have
Three CWU Players Named to USA Rugby Women’s 20U TeamCentral Washington University has a great women’s rugby team and that was reflected on Monday
Employee Assistance Program AvailableAs the Wildcat Family continues to mourn the loss of CWU Vice President of University Advancement,
Notice: CWU Trustees to Meet July 25 and 26, 2019On Thursday, July 25, the Central Washington University Board of Trustees will hold a quarterly
CWU to host delegation from partner Turkish university on campusThrough a new international partnership agreement, CWU will welcome representatives from Hacettepe
CWU Names Interim ProvostCentral Washington University President James L. Gaudino has appointed Lynn Franken interim
Professor Yukari Amos Named to Washington Paraeducator Board The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) has appointed Yukari Amos, a professor in
CWU Students Study Cybersecurity in Spain   A group of 17 Central Washington University students, led by Robert Lupton, chair
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

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