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. […]
Going to college can be financially challenging for many students, and online students are no exception. Along with the hurdles faced by students on physical campuses, online students are also often working full-time jobs, have families, are in the military, or are shouldering other important responsibilities. Especially during times of economic uncertainty, it can be difficult for those pursuing higher education to meet basic needs, including putting food on the table.
Washington State University’s fully online Global Campus has developed a solution to help students facing food insecurity: the Cougar Food Fund.
Washington State University Global Campus has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll for 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year that Global Campus has received this recognition. The honor roll recognizes colleges and universities that excel at creating pathways and providing support for community college transfer students. This year, WSU Global Campus is […]
Since becoming a Global Campus student in the fall of 2025, humanities major Elizabeth Donais has embraced every opportunity to enrich her learning experience and uplift those around her. From immersing herself in a discipline that has captured her curiosity to building community through clubs to taking advantage of the many resources and events that […]
Every year, WSU Global Campus students are invited to reflect on their virtual learning experiences and demonstrate their appreciation for their outstanding instructors by nominating them for the Excellence in Online Teaching Award. This award was created to honor instructors who prioritize communication, encourage academic growth, foster a sense of community, and invest themselves in […]
Eugenio Padilla recently earned his business degree while working full time, raising a family, and planning his next career move. While studying management through the Carson College of Business and WSU Global Campus, Padilla shaped his education around a busy schedule. Padilla began his college journey in 2016, but his progress was slowed by an eight-year stint in the U.S. Marine Corps. When his […]
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 […]