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UPDATE: COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Compliance Form Launch DelayedThe one-time attestation form that all students and employees are required to complete has been put
CWU Research Determines Regional Wildfires Lead to Earlier SnowmeltWildfires not only consume valuable timberland, but they also accelerate snowmelt, which can affect
CWU Trustees Lower Student Fees, Adopt Title IX Rules, Okay University House MaintenanceCentral Washington University students will see a reduction in their fall quarter fees. In a
COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Compliance Form (Attestation)As CWU continues to prepare for its Fall 2020 opening, the health and well-being of all CWU
CWU Trustees to Hold Special Meeting August 11, 2020On Tuesday, August 11, the Central Washington University Board of Trustees will hold a special
CWU Math Professor Acknowledged Among Nation’s BestCentral Washington University mathematics professor Brandy Wiegers has been named as a recipient of
CWU Virtually Welcomes International Student Advisors to the Ellensburg CampusInternational student advisors from Bangladesh to Tunisia, and from Nigeria to South Korea,
CWU Receives National Grant to Attract More Diversity to Financial Planning ProfessionCentral Washington University is one of just six universities nationwide, and the only one west of
CWU MadLab Featured in National Publication Central Washington University MadLab has been more than a little busy the past few
CWU Wine Studies to Offer Two New Certificate Programs This Fall The Wine Studies program at Central Washington University continues to evolve, adding two new
CWU Announces Plans for Reopening Campus in Fall 2020In response to continuing concern regarding the COVID-19 virus, Central Washington University will
CWU Campus Sous Chef Named A Rising Star by National PublicationCentral Washington University’s Jack Mazzacavallo has once again attracted the attention of
CWU and GNAC Suspend Athletic Competitions Through Nov. 30 Due to COVID-19 Central Washington University has announced that it will suspend all intercollegiate athletic
CWU Trustees to Meet July 23 and 24, 2020 The Central Washington University Board of Trustees will hold a quarterly meeting on July 23
Seattle Teacher Honored by Alma Mater for Dedication to Community and EquitySeattle Public Schools educator Jessica Rodriguez is esteemed for her devotion to community,
CWU Master’s Degree in Safety Becomes a GSP Qualified Academic Program Central Washington University’s Master of Science in Safety and Health Management
Donors Offer CWU Student Loan Debt Relief Award for Second Consecutive YearFor the second year in a row, the Central Washington University Foundation has received a
NASA Renews Grant for CWU Earthquake Warning Research Earthquake detection and characterization has been the central focus of the Pacific Northwest
CWU to Have a Voice on Race and Washington's Criminal Justice System Task ForceThe Washington Supreme Court is calling on the state’s judiciary and legal communities to
State L&I Grant Will Help CWU, AGC Develop Construction Safety Training Materials For the third time in seven years, Central Washington University’s Engineering
First Bachelor of Science Degree to be Offered at CWU-SammamishCentral Washington University will soon offer its first Bachelor of Science degree based at
Exempt Employees - Salary FreezeDear CWU Exempt Employee,   As we end an academic year full of great challenges, I want to
CWU Board of Trustees Expands Scope of Search Advisory CommitteeThe Central Washington University Board of Trustees unanimously voted to expand the
Governor Jay Inslee Appoints New CWU Student TrusteeGovernor Jay Inslee has appointed Nathaniel McMillion to serve as the student trustee on Central
CWU Presidential Search Focus Groups Say Top Priority is Uniting Central Statewide Central Washington university’s next president should be committed to diversity and shared
NEH Grant to Fund New Faculty Positions and Ethics Lab at CWU Central Washington University’s College of Arts and Humanities will add six new faculty
CWU Board of Trustees to Meet on June 29The CWU Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on June 29, 2020, consistent with provisions
CWU Students, Faculty Use High Tech to Safeguard Historic CemeteriesThe Washington Soldiers Home Cemetery, in Orting, is the final resting place for more than 2,200
CWU Releases New Issue of Crimson & Black Magazine The third issue of Central Washington University’s Crimson & Black magazine, which
Spring Outreach Calling Initiative Helps CWU Students Connect with Other Students With so many unexpected changes this spring, Central Washington University students could take
CWU Issues DACA Statement Central Washington University celebrates today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that upholds
CWU Researchers Study Regional Pollution Using Ice Core from the North CascadesUsing ice core samples retrieved from the South Cascade Glacier, CWU researchers have been able to
CWU Receives Companion Federal Grants to Further Improved STEM Education Efforts There is intense interest in improving the quality of the country’s science, technology,
CWU Suspends New Enrollment in Professional Pilot Program Central Washington University today notified students admitted to the Professional Pilot
Central Washington University Celebrates a Belated Arbor Day 2020 During a campus ceremony (Friday, June 12), CWU observed Arbor Day and the university’s
CWU Vice President Elected to Serve on Northwest Higher Education CommissionCentral Washington University’s vice president of inclusivity and diversity has been elected
CWU Faculty Host Teach-in to Support of Black Lives Matter In support of the Black Lives Matter movement, Central Washington University professors hosted
CWU Graduate Overcomes Adversity to Chart Positive Path in LifeLooking back on his early teen years, Central Washington University senior Alvaro
School of Education Congratulates GraduatesThe faculty in the Department of Education, Development, Teaching, and Learning want to
Black Lives Matter Socially-Distant Teach-in June 10The President’s Office is fully in support of the Black Lives Matter Socially-Distant
President's Statement on Staffing for SummerDear CWU Community,   The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our university’s budget
CWU Continues Telehealth Services Through the SummerCentral Washington University is extending its contract with TimelyMD, the company providing
CWU Recognizes 2020 Employees of the YearCentral Washington University acknowledged its best-of-the-best workers during a Zoom recognition
Time for Action: Message from the Vice President of Inclusivity & DiversityDear CWU Community,   Like many of you, the events of the past few days have made me
CWU Names New Leadership Team for College of Education and Professional StudiesCentral Washington University Provost Michelle DenBeste today announced the appointment of Heidi
Letter from CWU Police Chief: George FloydDear CWU Community,  As the CWU Chief of Police, I am disgusted by the actions that were
Statement from President Gaudino: Addressing the Nation's UnrestDear CWU Students,   My heart is heavy with sadness, regret, shame, and anger. I know that
CWU Celebrates Sustainability, Names Sustainability ChampionsIncreasing sustainability was among three university goals Central Washington University President
CWU and Faculty Agree to Extend Current Collective Bargaining Agreement for One YearCentral Washington University and the United Faculty of Central (UFC), the union representing
Fall Quarter Schedule: Message from President Gaudino[Note: Letter updated on June 24] Dear CWU Community, The CWU leadership team, aided by a

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