We did it: WSU medical school funding approved
Just in time before the end of the state’s fiscal year, the Washington Legislature approved a state operating budget that includes funding to start a WSU medical school in Spokane. […]
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WSU Spokane Magazine: Cougs Celebrate Medical School Approval
(Ed. Note: The latest edition of the WSU Spokane Magazine is available as a PDF here. It is also distributed statewide to WSU alumni and friends. We will share a […]
Medical School Bill Gets Another Hearing
The House Appropriations Committee last night heard testimony on House Bill 1559, which would allow WSU to operate a medical school. Like many previous hearings, the discussion revolved around funding […]
WSU Medical School Bills Pass First Test in Olympia
House Bill 1559 and Senate Bill 5487 – both of which would allow WSU to operate a medical school at WSU Spokane – both passed their respective committees today. Representative Marcus […]
Rep. Marcus Riccelli Talks About a WSU Medical School
Representative Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) is the sponsor of House Bill 1559, which would allow WSU to operate a medical school in Spokane. His office produced this video where he talks […]
Washington State House Higher Education Committee Hears Medical School Bill
The Washington State House Higher Education Committee held a hearing today to learn about House Bill 1559, which would – among other things – allow WSU to operate a medical […]
WSU Medical School Gaining Big Support in Olympia
Washington State University’s pursuit of a medical school took a big step forward today when two bills – one in the Senate and one in the House – were introduced […]
Michael Baumgartner and Marcus Riccelli Featured on The WSU Health Sciences Update
State Senator Michael Baumgartner (R-Spokane) and Representative Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) recently announced their bipartisan support for a WSU medical school in Spokane. The two legislators are featured on the latest […]
State Legislators Announce Support for a WSU Medical School in Spokane
If you haven’t heard yet, there is growing support for a WSU medical school headquartered in Spokane. On Tuesday, State Senator Michael Baumgartner (R-Spokane) and State Representative Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) […]