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Message From President Bruce Shepard
What makes Western a great place to work is the people. Faculty and staff who are not only professional, talented, and energetic, but who want to make a difference at a university committed to making a difference. You can sense the common…

MONEY magazine’s college planning calculator, published this week, once again anoints the University of Washington Bothell as the top school in the state for value — besting UW’s main campus in Seattle, which is ranked 56th.

UW Bothell, ranked 36th overall, beat out a number of top-…

Bellingham, Washington: Known for its hordes of Canadian shoppers, Western Washington University and Mount Baker, Bellingham is number 10 for most coffee-filled cities. With 83,000 residents, Bellinghamsters can count on 3.9 coffee shops per 10,000 residents. And with an average income of $68,…

Reading, writing, studying, and . . . surfing? For thousands of students heading off to college this year, a campus close to the beach and water is an absolute must. While some prefer the warm climes of Southern California or Florida, others crave the dark blue waters and autumn chill of New…

College education is a need for today’s competitive job industry. Thousands of students are currently enrolled in college, pursuing their academic goals, and preparing for their dream career ahead. But being able to pay for college is not easy and may not be for everyone. Unfortunately, the cost…

Western Washington University is ranked No.25 nationally in the 2014-15 Division II Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings following completion of the winter sports season.

The Vikings have a total of 283-1/2 points. Grand Valley State MI leads the 300 DII…

Western Washington University President Bruce Shepard said the school won’t be able to continue delivering high quality education if the state continues to cut funding, despite a ranking last month that said Western was one of the top regional universities at doing so.

A ranking from U.S…