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Global Campus Student Wins Award for Undergraduate Research Detailing Family History 

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 […]

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WSU Global Campus Breaks Records for #CougsGive 2026

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 […]

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WSU Global Campus Chancellor’s Awards 2026 Honors Outstanding Student Leaders

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 […]

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From Challenges to Recognition: Global Campus Senior Earns Top WSU Honors

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 […]

Global Campus Director of Student Involvement and Philanthropic Engagement Wins President’s Employee Excellence Award

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 […]

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Building Community Online: Preparing to Advocate for LGBTQ+ Foster Youth  

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 […]

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Global Campus Alumna Inspired to Pass on Experience Through Mentorship

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 […]

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Expanding Access Through Online Education: A Pre-Law Journey

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 […]

Leading with Compassion: A Conversation with ASWSUG’s Executive Board

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, […]

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Stress Busters: How to Tackle Midterms

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 […]

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