Politics and Civics

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...

Two CWU Students Honored with Statewide Civic Leadership Awards
Two Central Washington University seniors have been recognized with the President’s Student Civic Leadership...

CWU Faculty and Staff to Host #CookForUKRAINE Fundraisers for Affected Children and Families
Launched by London-based chefs and authors Olia Hercules and Alissa Timoshkina, #CookForUKRAINE is an effort to...

CWU Scholars to Host Teach-in About Ukraine on Monday
Russia has invaded Ukraine. What does this mean? How do we make sense of the images, videos, and voices that come to us...

CWU Statement on Bomb Threats at HBCU Campuses
Dear CWU Community: Traditionally, in the month of February, we gather together to celebrate Black History Month...

CWU Will Be First to Host Seattle Police Department Discussion, 'Reimagining Policing'
A community town hall with five Seattle police officers called "Reimagining Policing" will be held Thursday...

CWU Police Expect Tesla Patrol Car to Save on Fuel, Maintenance, and Emissions
The Central Washington University Police Department is helping the institution meet its sustainability goals by adding...

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail Agreement Bolsters CWU, City of Ellensburg Partnership
A 21-year joint initiative to expand the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail through Kittitas County continued this...

First Female Student Body President at Central Leaves Legacy of Kindness, Community Service
The Ellensburg community lost one of its most beloved public servants earlier this month when Shirley (Dickson) Kern...

CWU Top of Class for Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation
Central Washington University is showcased in the September edition of Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine as...

COVID-19 Planning Committee, Task Force Have Made Significant Progress
Good morning, This communication is a follow-up to President Wohlpart’s August 24 email announcing the...

Message from the President: Changes to CWU's COVID Safety Strategies
Dear Wildcat Community, Over the last eighteen months, we have worked together to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19...