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Western Washington University launches new MSN Program to empower nursing leaders and educators

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Monday, May 6, 2024

WWU's New Master of Science in Nursing program offers two degree options: Nursing Education or Nursing Leadership & Administration

WWU Stories

WWU students educate Port Orchard middle schoolers on data privacy and online security

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Western students take top honors at Chinese Proficiency Competition

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Industrial Design program's annual ReMade project debuts May 17 at Ideal in downtown Bellingham

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Journalism's Derek Moscato pens new book, 'Environmental Strategic Communication: Advocacy, Persuasion and Public Relations'

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Friday, April 26, 2024

WWU alumna Traci Rogstad returns to campus as its new AVP for Facilities Development & Operations

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Friday, April 26, 2024

News Releases and Announcements

Western Washington University launches new MSN Program to empower nursing leaders and educators

Monday, May 6, 2024

Western to host state Poet Laureate Arianne True May 16

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Friday, May 3, 2024

WWU to host ‘The Boldt Decision at 50: Looking Back and Planning Forward’ on May 15 in Fraser 102

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Celebrate the Connected Roots and Collective Futures of APIDA Cultures

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

WWU Give Day Raises Over $1 Million to Support Student Scholarships and Programs

The tulip tree on the Old Main lawn is heavy with pink blossoms.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Foundation for WWU & Alumni announces the selections of its annual alumni awards

Students make their way to morning classes, walking in front of Wilson Library.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

WWU in the News

Did COVID doom isolated WA town? State and federal leaders asked to help save it

Bellingham Herald

May 7, 2024

Star Wars creator answers fan theory: Was Yoda based on a tarsier, an Asian primate?

Daily Mirror (U.K.)

April 25, 2024

Opinion: Everyday sexism has no place in sports journalism

Poynter Institute

April 23, 2024

Neither Plants nor Animals, These Ocean Organisms Protect Their Ecosystems against Heat Waves

Scientific American

April 17, 2024

Indigenous community members celebrate construction of House of Healing longhouse

Cascadia Daily News

April 12, 2024

Construction of Western’s House of Healing longhouse to begin this summer

Cascadia Daily News

April 9, 2024

Campus News and Info

One employee eligible for shared leave

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Summer Session registration is officially open!

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Come to the first-ever WWU Block Party on May 11!

Monday, May 6, 2024

Faculty and Staff Encouraged to Attend the WWU Alumni Awards on May 10

Monday, May 6, 2024

Construction on 25th Street begins on May 8

Monday, May 6, 2024

Counseling and Wellness Center sponsoring 'Through Our Lens' art exhibit in the B Gallery May 7-17

Friday, May 3, 2024

Registration now open for Fall Info Fair!

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Next Dining Services Committee meeting set for May 7

Thursday, May 2, 2024

2024-25 University Catalog now live - check for your courses before Fall Registration begins

Thursday, May 2, 2024

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WWU News

Featured Story

Western Washington University launches new MSN Program to empower nursing leaders and educators

WWU Stories

WWU students educate Port Orchard middle schoolers on data privacy and online security

Western students take top honors at Chinese Proficiency Competition

In Memoriam: Joanne DeMark

Industrial Design program's annual ReMade project debuts May 17 at Ideal in downtown Bellingham

Journalism's Derek Moscato pens new book, 'Environmental Strategic Communication: Advocacy, Persuasion and Public Relations'

WWU alumna Traci Rogstad returns to campus as its new AVP for Facilities Development & Operations

News Releases and Announcements

Western Washington University launches new MSN Program to empower nursing leaders and educators

Western to host state Poet Laureate Arianne True May 16

WWU to host ‘The Boldt Decision at 50: Looking Back and Planning Forward’ on May 15 in Fraser 102

Celebrate the Connected Roots and Collective Futures of APIDA Cultures

WWU Give Day Raises Over $1 Million to Support Student Scholarships and Programs

The Foundation for WWU & Alumni announces the selections of its annual alumni awards

WWU in the News

Did COVID doom isolated WA town? State and federal leaders asked to help save it

Star Wars creator answers fan theory: Was Yoda based on a tarsier, an Asian primate?

Opinion: Everyday sexism has no place in sports journalism

Neither Plants nor Animals, These Ocean Organisms Protect Their Ecosystems against Heat Waves

Indigenous community members celebrate construction of House of Healing longhouse

Construction of Western’s House of Healing longhouse to begin this summer

Campus News and Info

One employee eligible for shared leave

Summer Session registration is officially open!

Two new policies approved

Come to the first-ever WWU Block Party on May 11!

Faculty and Staff Encouraged to Attend the WWU Alumni Awards on May 10

Construction on 25th Street begins on May 8

Counseling and Wellness Center sponsoring 'Through Our Lens' art exhibit in the B Gallery May 7-17

Registration now open for Fall Info Fair!

Next Dining Services Committee meeting set for May 7

2024-25 University Catalog now live - check for your courses before Fall Registration begins

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