So far, Mikayla Ching’s educational journey has been far from traditional. Though she began as a nursing student at the Community College of Vermont, unexpected circumstances soon led her to shift her focus to history and transfer to one of WSU’s physical campuses in 2024, and then on to Global Campus in 2026. Through each […]
Every year, passionate and driven students take on leadership roles in the Associated Students of Washington State University Global (ASWSUG) student government, working to represent and support the Global Campus community. The 2025–2026 board continues that tradition—with one notable distinction: all seven members are women. The appointment process for student government positions is, of course, […]
As we approach midterm exams, test-related stress and anxiety become common challenges faced by students, especially online learners who may be balancing school with work, family time, or other obligations. According to Shane McFarland, coordinator of WSU Global Campus’ Health and Wellness Online program, there are many time-tested and research-backed methods that students can utilize […]
As a high school student, Denisse Jimenez-Gomez did not imagine that college was on the horizon for her. Little did she know, however, that she would become the first in her family to pursue higher education, enrolling at WSU Global Campus and taking on several leadership positions along the way. This spring, she will graduate […]
On January 26, 2026, over one hundred Cougs from across the WSU system convened in Olympia, Washington, for Coug Day at the Capitol, an annual event in which students meet with their state representatives to discuss potential legislative changes that can positively impact the WSU community. Preparations for the big day began months in advance, […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — As demand grows for flexible, career-focused education that serves working professionals and military-affiliated learners, Washington State University Global Campus continues to earn national recognition for quality and access. In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, five WSU online programs were named among the best in the nation. WSU Global Campus […]
When Karizmah King first enrolled at WSU Global Campus in the fall of 2024, she was already committed to pursuing a career in medicine, a field that she says has appealed to her since she was a child. “I have always gravitated toward the idea of taking care of people,” she shared, “whether they are […]
Not only does January mark the beginning of a new semester at WSU Global Campus, it is also National Mentoring Month—a time for students to explore the many opportunities to connect with alumni for guidance, resources, and support. Through the college’s new Crimson Compass program, these mentorships are more accessible than ever. All Global Campus […]
When Alexiis McLean first enrolled at WSU Global Campus, she expected a steady journey toward a degree in management while she continued her full-time work in administration. What she did not expect, however, was how quickly she would step up into a major leadership position with Global Campus’ student government. Since the late spring of […]
When Daya Aglugub enrolled at WSU’s Global Campus in January of 2020, she did so with a clear vision for her professional future. A woman of great ambition, she began working towards her bachelor’s degree in economics with the ultimate goal of one day building a financial advising practice and becoming her own boss. While […]