For years, Patrick Hylton dressed like a Coug. As his wife and two oldest children pursued their education through Washington State University (WSU) Global Campus, Patrick proudly wore WSU gear wherever he went. These days, his Cougar ball cap is part of his daily work wardrobe. “I wear my Cougar ball cap every day at […]
Kevin Van De Wege, a former member of the Washington State Legislature, will be inducted into the WSU Global Campus Society of Distinguished Alumni (SODA) during a WSU football game in Pullman, Washington, on September 26. “I’m so grateful and humbled to be receiving this recognition,” said Van De Wege. “Being a Coug means a lot to me, […]
For WSU Global Campus students, earning a degree often means balancing school with careers, families and other responsibilities. Scholarships can help ease that burden, giving students more freedom to focus on their education and the futures they are working to build. For Fall 2026 scholarship recipients Myra Gorham-Bing and Daniel Phipps, that support is helping them pursue their goals – […]
For many, earning a degree can be a doorway to beginning in a new career field. But, for some, it can be a way to take an established career to an even higher level. This was the case for David Schiessel, who used the degree he earned fully online through WSU Global Campus as a […]
With support from WSU Global Campus and the flexibility of online learning, Solomon Jacobs returned to WSU a decade after leaving to complete his bachelor’s degree and prepare for a new career. Jacobs was working when a thought suddenly came to him: “Once a tree stops growing, it’s dead. I needed to keep growing.” The next day, he […]
Finding your place at an online campus can look a little different, but there are plenty of ways to connect, get involved, and make your voice heard. In this episode of Digital Den, Andria talks with Mia Darnell about involvement opportunities across Global Campus, Logan Shepard about student voice and leadership through ASWSUG, and Cris […]
The National Institute for Labor Relations Research (NILRR) is an organization best known for encouraging research, debate, and discussion regarding mandatory unionism. Guided by what the journalist William B. Ruggles identified as “Right to Work” principles, those affiliated with the NILRR have made it their mission to draw attention to the ethical and economic problems […]
When we think about learner engagement in online education, one question continues to guide our work: What barriers are we unintentionally creating for the students we most want to support? Global Connections, Washington State University Global Campus’ student involvement program, observed a common situation many online students find themselves in: They are balancing coursework while raising children, caring […]
College wellness resources are typically advertised to residential students, but online students deserve the same level of care. This story from US News and World Report puts a spotlight on how WSU Global Campus helps promote holistic wellness for it’s online students.
Welcome to the first episode of Digital Den, the WSU Global Campus podcast where the Global Cougar community comes together to connect, learn, and belong. In our premiere episode, host Andria Donnenwerth is joined by WSU Global Campus Chancellor Dave Cillay, Global Connections Coordinator and Global Campus alumna Mia Darnell, and student leader Karizmah King. […]