iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Washington State Magazine is turning 25, and we want to hear from you! What do you ❤️ about Washington State Magazine? What's your favorite issue from the last 25 years? What's your favorite story or stories? Let us know at wsm@wsu.edu. #WSU #GoCougs

Cover of Washington State Magazine with 25 Years under it in crimson and gray

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The new Pac-12 Conference launched on July 1, with a group of fiercely competitive schools joining Washington State University and Oregon State University in the hunt for championships in football, basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, and more. #WSU #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/l...

magazine.wsu.edu

Leading the Cougs

New WSU Athletics leaders and coaches for a reinvigorated Pac-12 Conference

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Whitman County Superstars basketball team was down two points at the beginning of the second half of a championship game against the Lewis County Vipers at the Washington Special Olympics Winter Games. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/s... #WSU #GoCougs

Team members show off their gold medals.

000

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

After consulting with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and obtaining permits, crews removed the nest — on a power structure, where branches were beginning to contact electrical lines, creating the risk of outages and fire — and transferred the birds to #WSU for care. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/s...

000

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Marcie Logsdon (’08 Vet. Sci., ’12 DVM), an avian specialist and certified wildlife rehabilitator with WSU’s Exotics and Wildlife Service, says bald eagles are among her favorite patients and that their story is one of the great conservation successes in US history. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/s...

001

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

After weeks of intensive treatment at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, two eaglets have been successfully placed into a wild foster nest, where they are being raised alongside a third eaglet by adult bald eagles. #WSU #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/s...

020

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

000

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“We really don’t understand what contributes to nightmares. Some people speculate it’s an overactivation of the sympathetic nervous system. Others say it has to do with emotional dysregulation, which is difficulty in managing intense emotions.” #WSU #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/t...

011

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Most of us experience occasional nightmares, waking up after dreams of being chased, confronting intruders, or other scenarios that leave us feeling scared or anxious. But trauma can supercharge nightmares. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/t... #WSU #GoCougs

011

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

000

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We celebrated "A Mountain of Books" on Friday night, along with our friends at @wsulibraries.bsky.social. Read more about the collection here: magazine.wsu.edu/2026/04/24/a... #WSU #GoCougs

021

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A few more scenes from Friday's presentation, "The Mountaineering Life," sponsored by Washington State Magazine and @wsulibraries.bsky.social. If you missed the talk, you can still check out the exhibit, "Peak to Page," which runs through December. #WSU #GoCougs libraries.wsu.edu/masc/exhibits/

The crowded included more than 80 people.

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you to the more than 80 people who attended Friday's presentation by alumni and world-class climbers John Roskelley and Chris Kopczynski. They talked about the collection of mountaineering books they donated to #WSU, memorable climbs, and more. #GoCougs

000

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

World-class mountain climbers and #WSU alumni John Roskelley and Chris Kopczynski will discuss mountaineering and more 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the Terrell Library atrium. The event is sponsored by Washington State Magazine and the WSU Libraries. news.wsu.edu/announcement... #GoCougs

000

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Alumni and world-class climbers John Roskelley and Chris Kopczynski will be on the @pullman.wsu.edu campus from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday to talk about their careers and the collection of rare, signed mountaineering books they recently donated to @wsulibraries.bsky.social. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/08...

011

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A new MASC exhibit shows off one of its newest collections: rare mountaineering books from #WSU alumni and world-class climbers John Roskelley and Chris Kopczynski. They're talking Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Terrell Library atrium. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/04/24/a... #GoCougs

000

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Student Recreation Center at #WSU Pullman has been hosting a yearlong series of activities to commemorate its quarter-century milestone, including a September 18 and 19 reunion for staff, student employees, and advisory board members. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/c... #GoCougs

Young people punch punching bags at the SRC.

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Happy 25 years to the SRC! magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/c... #WSU #GoCougs

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Unlike most campus buildings, the SRC is a student legacy⁠—conceived, financed, and managed through student leadership and mandatory fees. The model of student ownership remains rare among universities nationwide. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/c... #WSU #GoCougs

WSU's Student Recreation Center is home to a five-lane 25-yard lap pool.

030

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This year, the Student Recreation Center is welcoming its 15 millionth patron and celebrating 25 years as one of the busiest spaces at Washington State University. #GoCougs #WSU magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/c...

Students lift free weights in the Student Recreation Center.

020

Reposted by Washington State Magazine

WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"Northwest Washington could be the fennel bulb–producing capital of the US based on the quality we can produce here." - Carol Miles, @wsuextension.bsky.social vegetable specialist tells @wastatemagazine.bsky.social. Sadly, demand isn't high enough yet. #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/f...

magazine.wsu.edu

Fennel

The aromatic and whimsical vegetable is edible, foot to flower.

032

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Student Recreation Center is hosting a yearlong series of activities to commemorate its quarter-century milestone, including a reunion this weekend for staff, student employees, and advisory board members. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/c... #GoCougs #WSU

The climbing wall is a popular feature of the Student Recreation Center on the WSU Pullman campus.

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Update: Selkirk Sport, a leading manufacturer of pickleball paddles and equipment, has announced Doug Thielen ('02 Comm.) is now president and chief marketing officer. He had served as Selkirk’s CMO since November 2023. #WSU #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2025/04/25/p...

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

“This exhibit is a powerful platform to celebrate our farmers and demonstrate the critical work #WSU does to support them and strengthen our food systems. I’m excited for fairgoers to experience this ... in a way that is both meaningful and easy to understand.” magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/o...

This graphic shows three crimson-lined circles against a dark gray background. Inside each circle are images from WSU's exhibit at the Washington State Fair. One features apples. Another features hops.

031

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

“Our goal is to tell the story of the importance of Washington agriculture. We want to make people aware of how agriculture impacts their lives every day. #WSU plays an important role in that story.” magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/o... #GoCougs

Fairgoers walk through WSU's exhibit at the Washington State Fair.

031

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Last year, more than 85,000 people visited the “Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington” exhibit in its first year at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The exhibit is expanding this year, as is #WSU’s role in the display. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/o... #GoCougs

This image, set across three screens, reads, "Our food, our farms, our Washington."

011

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This fall, across Washington, millions will attend state and county fairs, orchards, and pumpkin patches, and enjoy the season's beauty. Often unknowingly, they will encounter one of the most enduring and impactful ideas in higher ed: the land-grant mission of #WSU. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/t...

This is an image of a rural setting with fields in the fall and hills rising in the distance.

020

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Identifying recyclable plastics. Supporting law enforcement on domestic violence calls. Acting as a virtual teaching assistant. Here are additional uses for AI being explored at #WSU: magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/m... #GoCougs

This graphic says AI and WSU in crimson and gray.

020

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

World-class climbers and #WSU alumni John Roskelley and Chris Kopczynski, seen here scaling Mount Edith Cavell in the Canadian Rockies, will talk about their mountaineering adventures September 25. Join us in Pullman for this special event. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/08... #GoCougs

Chris Kopczynski climbs Mount Edith Cavell in the Canadian Rockies.

000

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

In case you missed it: World-class climbers John Roskelley and Chris Kopczynski went to remote areas to ascend some of earth’s highest peaks. During these expeditions and other travels, they sought out new heights⁠—and signatures. #WSU #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2026/04/24/a...

magazine.wsu.edu

A Mountain of Books

Two prominent alumni mountaineers bring their collected books to Washington State University.

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

See you in September! Join us Sept. 25 for an evening with #WSU alumni and world-class mountain climbers John Roskelley and Chris Kopczynski. This special event takes place the night before a home football game. Take a break from tailgating to hear from these two living legends. #GoCougs

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Almost any conversation with a farmer includes the weather. Fortunately for farmers in Washington state, robust monitoring from #WSU has helped⁠—and it’s getting supercharged. #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/s...

Three researchers use a drone in an orchard.

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

“That’s where AI comes in: How can we mine the information from this data and make better management decisions? It’s really changing the game.” magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/s... #WSU #GoCougs

Lav Khot, director of AgWeatherNet and professor of precision agriculture at WSU

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

“The big takeaway is that this doesn’t have to be a bottleneck anymore. If we can process data faster, we can respond faster, and that’s really what matters for conservation.” magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/q... #WSU #GoCougs

000

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Artificial intelligence can dramatically speed up the painstaking work of tracking wildlife with remote cameras, cutting analysis time from months or even a year to just days while producing nearly the same scientific conclusions as humans. #WSU #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/q...

This collection of images shows five different animals, including an elephant and a zebra.

000

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

“When our kids were attending #WSU, it was a time to connect with them and their friends. Now their friends are all coming back to tailgate and, instead of just drinking beer, they are also changing diapers ... I cherish those friendships along the Coug RV family.” magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/c...

Ron Claudon's daughter Nicole poses with Butch T. Cougar and her oldest son Patton.

Three of Ron Claudon's grandchildren pose with members of WSU's spirit squad.

020

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Check out one of @wsulibraries.bsky.social's newest collections: rare mountaineering books donated by #WSU alumni and world-class climbers John Roskelley and Chris Kopczynski. They'll discuss the collection, mountaineering, and more 5 to 7 p.m. September 25. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/08...

Chris Kopczynski in the Valhallas, Canada

011

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The state of the snowpack is a multibillion-dollar question for the Northwest economy and quality of life. The answer determines how much water there is to generate hydropower, irrigate high-value crops, fill reservoirs, mitigate wildfire risk, and sustain fisheries. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/a...

magazine.wsu.edu

A[I] deeper understanding of potential snowpack

Deploying AI to predict snowpack, a multibillion-dollar question for Northwest agriculture

011

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

WSU’s AgWeatherNet is the nation’s oldest and largest system of its kind, used by farmers and ranchers to track heat and cold, wind and moisture. It’s a valuable asset for a major industry in the state. #WSU #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/s...

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

You're invited to join Washington State Magazine and WSU Libraries for a special event and exhibit September 25. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/08... #WSU #GoCougs @wsulibraries.bsky.social

Porters en route to Makalu West Pillar, Nepal, one of the most aesthetic, steep, and demanding technical routes in the high Himalayas.

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Join us Sept. 25 for an evening with #WSU alumni and world-class mountain climbers John Roskelley and Chris Kopczynski. This event takes place the night before the second home football game of the season. Take a break from tailgating to hear from two living legends. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/08...

010

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Catch climbers and #WSU alumni John Roskelley and Chris Kopczynski on the WSU Pullman campus on Friday, September 25, for a talk, book-signing, and exhibit. #GoCougs news.wsu.edu/news/2026/08... @wsulibraries.bsky.social

This photo was taken by Canadian mountaineer Dave Parfitt on top of Mt. Thor on August 7, 1966.

WSU alumni John Roskelley and Chris Kopczynski stand next to the stone cairn they built to prove they had made it to the top.

In 1965, one of the last unclimbed mountains in British Columbia was Mt. Thor. Located in the remote Gold Range of central British Columbia, it had rebuffed two previous Canadian attempts.

For the third expedition attempt, the Kootenai Mountaineers of Nelson, British Columbia, asked the president of the Spokane Mountaineers (Bill Boulton) if the Spokane Mountaineers had “two strong rock climbers” who would join them on this pioneering expedition.

Boulton choose Roskelley and Kopczynski to represent the club.

They were just teenagers at the time. Roskelley was 17, and Kopczynski was 18. They made the trip to Canada and made the climb to the top.

"For me, this climb cemented my passion for mountain exploration," Kopczynski says.

021

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

John Roskelley and Chris Kopczynski are shown here wearing bright orange snow pants and coats and big backpacks, standing in the snow with snow-covered evergreen trees behind in January 1971. They were attempting to make the first winter ascent of Mt. Edith Cavell in the Canadian Rockies.

000

Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Mark your calendars for September 25 for a special event and exhibit @wsulibraries.bsky.social with Washington State Magazine. Here's more info: news.wsu.edu/news/2026/08... #WSU #GoCougs

Here are four books from the special mountaineering collection recently donated to WSU Libraries.

000