Wildcat Family Loss

We are deeply saddened to share that Central Washington University Vice President of University Advancement, Scott Wade, recently passed away while on vacation with his family.

Scott was a beloved leader, mentor, family man, and friend who will be missed deeply by our team, CWU, and the community.

We offer our deepest sympathy to everyone who’s lives were impacted by Scott–especially his wife and three young children.

In memoriam, you may donate to the educational funds of Avlynn, Jackson, and Eleanor Wade. Please contact David Fiske for more details at David.Fiske@edwardjones.com.

The Wade family would love for you to write your memories of Scott and messages for the children, which can be addressed to be opened now or in the future. Letters may be delivered to Stewart and Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.

Please click here to view a thank you tribute to Scott Wade, put together by our friends at Creative Asset. 

CWU Foundation

We greatly appreciate the generous support from friends of the university. Through your support, we have been able to make a college education more accessible to hundreds of students, and continue to enhance the academic quality of Central Washington University.

We are pleased to present the first ever UA Impact Report. You can view the FY18 report online by clicking here or download the PDF here. You may also view our final FY18 audited financials by visiting this page.

There is never a better time than now to give back to support current CWU students who are preparing to be tomorrow’s leaders, dreamers, entrepreneurs, and artists. Help make the Central experience accessible to those who dream of achieving a quality education, making that dream a reality.

To make a direct contribution to Central students, click here. Or to give to the area of your greatest passion, click GIVE at the top of this page and choose from the dropdown or enter your fund designation. 

For more information on giving, click here.

Consider a gift to CWU by visiting engage.cwu.edu and click "give." You can give to the Students First Fund to impact student scholarships, programs, and connecting the Wildcat family. Or enter a fund that fits your passion.

If you are a student who received a scholarship, please follow the link to find instructions on how to fill out your thank you letter. 

As a loyal Central Washington University alumni, donor, staff, faculty, student, parent, or friend, you are a vital part of our university community.

Thank you for all you do for CWU.