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From Kenya to WSU: A Mother’s Journey as a First-Generation College Student 

As a first-generation college student and mother of three, Caroline Njeri Moore is proving that there’s no single path to earning a college degree. When Moore moved from Kenya to the United States in 2017, she knew she wanted to continue her education but wasn’t sure how to navigate an unfamiliar academic system.  Now, nearly […]

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Digital Den 10 Spot: Study and Club Hub with Karizmah King

Need a little accountability to tackle that assignment, a study buddy, or simply some company while you work? In this Digital Den: 10 Spot, Andria talks with Karizmah King, Global Campus student and leader of Study and Club Hub, about a student organization that blends dedicated study time with connection and community. Karizmah shares what […]

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Digital Den: Undergraduate Research and SURCA

What does undergraduate research actually look like, and how can an online student get involved? In this episode of Digital Den, host Andria Donnenwerth explores undergraduate research and creative activity at Washington State University with Dr. Jeremy J. Lessman, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research. They discuss the many forms research can take, how […]

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A Family of Cougs: Patrick Hylton Joins His Family at WSU Global Campus

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 […]

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Former Washington State Legislator Inducted into Global Campus Society of Distinguished Alumni

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, […]

Global Campus Scholarships Help Cougs Pursue Their Goals 

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 – […]

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Ten Years Later, Former WSU Student Returns Through Global Campus to Finish His Degree

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 […]

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Digital Den: Finding Your Place at Global Campus

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 […]

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Global Campus Graduate Student Awarded Prestigious Journalism Scholarship

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 […]