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Health Sciences Excellence Awards 2026
Health Sciences Excellence Awards 2026
Join us as we honor the recipients of the WSU Health Sciences Excellence Awards.
Join us as we honor the recipients of the WSU Health Sciences Excellence Awards.
Join the CougaRx Nation Alumni Community in Spokane as we celebrate Former Dean Mark Leid’s years of service to the college! A dedicated Coug and 1983 alumnus, Leid served as dean of the college from 2020-2025 and has since been teaching as a faculty member of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. During his tenure, he […]
Please join Washington State University and STCU for a dedication ceremony celebrating the installation of Pages of Care, a new sculpture by artist James Dinh that honors our longstanding partnership and STCU’s ongoing support of WSU health sciences students and programs. The ceremony will conclude with a historic first: members of the graduating Class of […]
WSU College of Nursing is proud to help lead a growing national effort to elevate the visibility and impact of nurses through a partnership with the American Nurses Association and the Nurses Light Up the Sky campaign during National Nurses Week (May 6–12). Across Washington and the nation, landmarks will shine red in recognition of […]
Please join us for an evening spotlighting the exceptional work of our medical student Impact Award nominees from the rural and underserved courses. Engage with compelling presentations, explore posters, and learn how these projects are making a difference across Washington and fulfilling our mission.
Need a study break or a mood boost? Come hang out with therapy dogs on campus! The Alliance of Therapy Dogs, co‑hosted by the CPPS Committee for Access and Engagement and CPPS Ambassadors, will be visiting campus to help reduce stress and anxiety and bring some joy to your day. Date: Thursday, May 7 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: PBS Courtyard […]
The Spokane WSU College of Nursing Graduation & Pinning Ceremony will be held at Whitworth University in Spokane, WA. Join us to celebrate this milestone moment with friends, family, and classmates. Learn more Location Whitworth University Cowles Auditorium 400 W Hawthorne Rd, Spokane, WA View Whitworth Campus Map (PDF) A live stream on YouTube […]
The WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Commencement Ceremony will be held at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington. Join us to celebrate this milestone moment with friends, family, and classmates. Learn more
The 2026 Annual Inland Northwest Nurse Educator Conference, "Bridging the Gap: From Nursing Education to Practice Excellence" will be held May 13-14 in Spokane, WA. This conference is for academic nurse educators, clinical nurse educators, and nurse professional development specialists (NPDs) teaching at all levels of nursing education. CNE credits offered. This conference is sponsored […]
Congratulations, Class of 2026! Commencement details, including regalia ordering information and registration for graduating students, will be added to the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Commencement webpage as they become available. Graduates must arrive by 11:30 a.m. Doors open to guests at 12:30 p.m. and the ceremony begins promptly at 1:00 p.m. Tickets will be […]
Ready for some spring-time women’s soccer? Join fellow Spokane Cougs to watch Spokane’s Division One professional women’s soccer team, Spokane Zephyr FC, play at ONE Spokane Stadium! This year, the group will be stationed at the Rosauers Party Deck! Located on the East side of the stadium, the Party Deck has 2 covered awnings and […]
Rachel Safran, MD, FACP, AAHIVS, Physician and HIV Specialist, MultiCare Spokane, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rachel Safran is an internal medicine physician and HIV specialist based in Spokane, Washington, serving as the Associate Program Director and Clinic Director for the newly accredited MultiCare Spokane Internal Medicine Residency. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University […]
Environmental Stress Perception in Metabolism and Aging The Department of Translational Medicine and Physiology welcomes Dr. Scott Leiser, PhD, from the University of Michigan, to WSU Spokane. He will present his seminar “Environmental Stress Perception in Metabolism and Aging” on Tuesday, May 19, at 12:10 p.m. Abstract An organism’s ability to perceive and respond to […]
The Community Mental Health Summit in Eastern Washington is a full-day, in-person event taking place on May 21, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at Washington State University Spokane. Hosted by the APPROACHES Lab in the Department of Community and Behavioral Health Sciences, this summit will bring together behavioral health providers, researchers, students, community […]
The Community Mental Health Summit in Eastern Washington will take place May 21, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Washington State University Spokane on the Health Sciences Campus. Hosted by the APPROACHES Lab in the Department of Community and Behavioral Health Sciences, this full-day, in-person summit will bring together behavioral health providers, researchers, students, community organizations, and advocates […]
Join us for the biennial Smerdon/Reeves Lecture and Symposium, featuring distinguished speakers in DNA repair and chromatin. This year's program includes the SR Lecture by Dr. Ben Van Houten and Dr. David Tremethick, as well as several additional experts who will present their latest research, including that of Yiyong 'Ben' Liu, WSU College of Medicine, […]
The Community Mental Health Summit in Eastern Washington will take place May 21, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Washington State University Spokane on the Health Sciences Campus. Hosted by the APPROACHES Lab in the Department of Community and Behavioral Health Sciences, this full-day, in-person summit will bring together behavioral health providers, researchers, students, community organizations, and advocates […]