For Johnathan McKinney, online education was more than a convenient way to earn a degree—it was a pathway to an entirely new career. A graduate of the Washington State University Global Campus’ online Master of Business Administration program, Johnathan used the flexibility of online learning, along with the relationships he built at WSU, to transition […]
On May 16, students from far and wide gathered at the Westin in Seattle for the 2026 Global Campus commencement ceremony. With 172 students attending in person, this event provided a unique opportunity for many of WSU’s online learners to connect and celebrate with their peers without the barriers of computer screens, while the 17 […]
The last several years of Michelle Egan’s life have been nothing short of a whirlwind. From earning her associate degree in agri-business at the College of Southern Idaho to beginning a career as a correctional officer to becoming a mother, her goals and priorities have continually evolved. When she began as a student at […]
Eleanor Wildermuth, a student at Washington State University Global Campus, has been awarded the 2026 Emerita Award for Undergraduate Research. “This recognition means a lot,” said Wildermuth. “Awards like this strengthen the WSU community because they show that the work students are doing is seen and valued. Wildermuth, who is currently earning her degree in […]
WSU Global Campus met and exceeded milestones for giving during WSU’s annual #CougsGive Day on April 15. “It’s all about Cougs caring for Cougs,” said Andria Donnenwerth, Global Campus Director of Student Involvement and Philanthropic Engagement. “This is the day where Cougs turn care into action and our online Cougs showed up—and then some.” WSU’s […]
Washington State University Global Campus recently hosted its annual Chancellor’s Awards ceremony virtually on Zoom, bringing together students, faculty, and staff to recognize outstanding leadership, service, and academic achievement across its online community. The event highlighted the remarkable accomplishments of students who balance coursework with careers, caregiving, and community involvement—demonstrating the resilience and spirit that define the Global […]
Aunjelique Andersen, a current Global Campus student and student ambassador, has been named among Washington State University’s Top Ten Seniors for 2026, recognized as the Undergraduate Leader of Distinction by WSU’s President’s Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW), and was awarded the WSU Global Campus President’s Award for Leadership. “This recognition means a lot […]
Andria Donnenwerth has been an active member of the WSU community for almost ten years. Starting as a program assistant for Global Campus in 2017, she went on to earn her degree in social science and join the Global Connections team, where she continues to serve today as the director of student involvement and philanthropic […]
In the fall of 2024, Shawn Kastner came to WSU Global Campus with a clear mission. He enrolled as a psychology student, hoping that the program would prepare him for a career in advocacy supporting LGBTQ+ youth who are navigating the foster system. These aspirations, he said, were largely inspired by his husband, a social […]
Online learning opportunities, like the 35 graduate and undergraduate degree programs offered by Washington State University Global Campus, are an ideal way for adults balancing work, family, military, and other obligations to achieve their career goals. For WSU alumna Jill Knaack, her journey as a Global Campus student wasn’t just a path to her own […]