Politics and Civics

Central Graduate Appointed as Director of state Department of Veterans Affairs
Central Washington University alumnus David Puente Jr. was appointed as the new director of the Washington State...

Student Represents CWU at United Nations Green Summit In Thailand
Emma CrowE never envisioned herself studying abroad when she first applied to Central Washington University, much less...

Central graduate confirmed as Seattle Police chief
After serving as interim chief for the past two years, CWU alumnus Adrian Diaz shed his interim title and officially...

DEC Event Pays Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Central Washington University’s Diversity and Equity Center (DEC) hosted a special MLK Remembrance event on...

From the President: "The Fierce Urgency of Now" — Honoring Dr. King
“We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time to...

‘The Politics of Beauty’ Will be Screened November 30 in the SURC Theater
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 30, when Central Washington University will welcome the director of Stewart...

CWU to Host ‘Art of Global Protest: Iran 2022' Zoom Event on Friday
Central Washington University will host a live Zoom event on Friday, November 18, titled “Art of the Global...

8th Congressional District Debate to be Held Friday at CWU
Central Washington University will be the host site for the sixth installment of the Washington State Debate Coalition...

Governor Appoints David Hartless as Student Trustee for 2022-23
The Central Washington University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome David Hartless as its Student Trustee for the...

Day of Action Sparks Community Connections and Social Justice in Ellensburg
Central Washington University will be hosting a full day of activism-focused events on Thursday, May 12. Known as the...

CWU Police Chief Named to International Hall of Fame
Central Washington University’s police chief has been recognized for his commitment to teaching women empowerment...

CWU Alumna Becomes First Female Police Chief in Richland
A Central Washington University alumna has been named the first female police chief for the city of Richland, according...