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WSU NEWS AND FEATURES
Perspectives: From the Desk of Elson S. Floyd Shaping Our Economic Future
WSU Researcher Targets Metastatic Cancer Potential to allow doctors to diagnose and target invasive cancer cells
Cowgill Named Pac-10 Scholar-Athlete of the Year Senior Robbie Cowgill earned men's basketball scholar-athlete of the year accolades
Future Cougars of Color Dinner Celebrate diversity success at WSU with guest speaker Mary Vernor, mayor of Spokane
Education Expert Urges Teachers to Tune in to Popular Culture Engage students using the latest video games, rap songs and cartoon shows
Five Institutions to Provide Education and Services to American Indians Agreement will improve recruitment, retention, transition and graduation of American Indians
Through the Garden Gate—Non-Native Species That Grow Out of Control Plants invaders used to beautify yards cost the American economy more than $120 billion a year

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWS
NCAA Cougar Basketball Pre-Game Rally--get the latest information here Viewing Parties--watch the game near you
Member Discount: Kaplan Test Prep Save $100 on services with the world leader in test preparation
Get LinkedIn Join the WSUAA group on LinkedIn and connect with Cougars all over the world
Gear Up for March Madness Washington State Connections fits your apparel needs, and you save 10% as a WSUAA member

COUGAR ATHLETICS
For the Second Straight Year, Cougars Earn NCAA Tournament Berth WSU No. 4 seed in East Region; will play Winthrop, Thursday, March 20
Daugherty Named SCAA Coach of the Year Daugherty lent her support to SCAA by taping the organization's first television public service announcement
Two Cougars on Hall of Fame Ballot The 2008 Hall of Fame ballot includes 75 players and eight coaches

 

CROATIA & VENITIAN TREASURES September 9-17, 2008 Washed by the clean waters of the Adriatic, Croatia has more than a little of the southern Mediterranean character   View PDF