Being highly sensitive doesn't necessarily mean experiencing everything more intensely. New #WSU research suggests highly sensitive people respond more strongly to social cues and perceived threats than to everyday physical conditions like heat or noise. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

#WSU & the USDA Agricultural Research Service opened a state-of-the-art research facility today that host studies focused on improving the health, resiliency, & profitability of dryland and irrigated agriculture in the PNW.
#GoCougs
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Some Cougs motor their RVs over Snoqualmie Pass or drive them down from Spokane. Others fly in from Sea-Tac, grab their rigs out of a nearby storage lot, and head for campus. No matter the route, as the saying goes, "We always find our way back home."

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Washington's Great ShakeOut earthquake drill is tomorrow.
Especially important for western WA residents, the drill helps you practice what to do during the next big quake.
But what about food & water safety afterward? #WSU’s latest food safety podcast has answers.
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Worried AI might make your job obsolete? A new #WSU study found that workers who fear being replaced by AI are more likely to cut corners, slack off and justify bad behavior at work, especially in industries facing the greatest disruption. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

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 [email protected]. #WSU #GoCougs

Seven-month-old Theodore “Teddy” Fritz Harding made his first visit to #WSU, joining his grandfather at the September 26, 2026, home football game against Arizona. Says grandpa Jeff Holy (’83 Psych.), “Teddy’s visit to WSU won’t be his last one, as his family holds a few generations of Cougars.”

Regional businesses can receive a semester of consulting support from WSU Vancouver business students, guided by faculty and experienced business leaders, at no cost. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/10... #WSU #GoCougs

“Viruses never respect borders.” An international team of scientists, including #WSU virologist Hanu Pappu, recently collaborated to identify a mysterious viral disease damaging pepper & tomato crops in Chile. The virus had never been seen before in that country. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...

It’s a whimsical-looking, somewhat intimidating sort of vegetable, with green feathery fronds sprouting from long fingers emanating from a bulbous, white, human heart–shaped base. Its appearance might be a reason it’s often overlooked⁠—although it shouldn’t be. #WSU
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#WSU Skagit County Extension, WSU Breadlab & partners teamed up w/ a local brewery to turn surplus bread into beer! The event brought people together to learn about food waste prevention while enjoying a tasty new beverage.
For tips on food waste prevention:
extension.wsu.edu/skagit/food-....

Great opportunity for #WSU students: the Wash. Assoc. of Wheat Growers 15x40 program covers the full convention registration cost for 15 farmers age 40 & under who have not previously attended the Annual Convention. Must currently be a wheat or barley grower to be eligible. wawg.org/convention/1...

Both Washington football teams are just horrid this season. Good thing I don’t give a hoot about college football. #wsu #udub

Way to dawdle out onto the field for that punt Cougs. Give the refs plenty of time to figure out it was a fumble. #wsu #cougs

The family legacy started in the early years of Washington State College.

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Peyton Pelluer (’17 History) joined #WSU football in 2014, playing a program-record 54 games, earning Defensive MVP honors at the 2018 Alamo Bowl, and receiving All-Pac-12 Conference selection three times and Pac-12 All-Academic selection five times. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/a... #GoCougs

Arnie Pelluer (’61 MS Phys. Ed.) played end for #WSU from 1953 to 1955 and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams.
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Carl “Iron Man” Gustafson (1928 Phys. Ed.) played fullback for the Cougar varsity football team from 1925 to 1927, leading the team to a 9–6 victory over UW in 1926 and inspiring three more generations of #WSU football players. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/a... @pullman.wsu.edu #GoCougs

WSU researchers are calling for a national consortium to help protect farms, food systems and increasingly connected agricultural technology from growing cybersecurity threats. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/10... #WSU

AI Is Coming for the Foodservice Job—Or Is It? #Cstores #Grocerant #Foodservice #Restaurant #Pizza #Coffee #FastFood #FreshFoods #Takeout #FoodserviceSolutions #GrocerantGuru #UCLA #WSU #UW #UCF #SJU #USF grocerants.blogspot.com/2026/10/ai-i...