Western Washington University

Washington colleges top lists for most Peace Corps volunteers

Gabriel Spitzer — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:24:53 +0000

Maybe it’s something in the water: Washington schools top the lists of large, medium and small colleges producing the most Peace Corps volunteers. It’s the first time one state has dominated all three categories of the Peace Corps’ list.

Gov. Gregoire writes to complain about WWU raises

The Associated Press — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:33:30 +0000

Gov. Chris Gregoire isn't happy about Western Washington University's new faculty contract.

She wrote a letter last week to Western President Bruce Shepard expressing "grave concerns" about the raises faculty members are getting.

Western to offer summer classes in Seattle

Erin Hennessey — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:18:30 +0000

Western Washington University is offering summer session classes for the first time in King County starting this June. The classes will be held at North Seattle Community College.

Paul Cocke, Director of university communications, says the goal is to help students graduate in a timely manner.

Budget cuts could mean fewer spots for Washington students, faculty at state universities

Charla Bear — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:11:39 +0000

More than 3,100 Washington students might not get into the state’s largest universities in the next couple of years. Hundreds of faculty and staff could lose their jobs. That’s what university presidents say will happen if the legislature slashes higher education funding beyond what the governor has already proposed.