News and Achievements

A Washington State University psychology course is helping students improve their well-being, and new research from the class shows participants reported statistical gains in positive emotions, health, and life satisfaction over the course of the semester.

Three study abroad experiences in just over a year have reshaped how Sofia Ramirez (’27 Busi. Admin., Psych.) sees her future.

Henry Olsen has been chosen as the Spring 2026 Gonfalon Bearer representing the College of Arts and Sciences during this year’s Commencement ceremonies.

Washington State University’s resident feline scientist, Dr. Universe, tackles a tough question from Edgar, 11, of Virginia: Why do people drop out of school?

Seventy-three students at the Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) 2026 were the recipients of 65 awards totaling $14,000.

Smoking cannabis can do more than blur memories. It can reshape them.

Exposure to infection and other immune stress in the womb increases the likelihood of alcohol misuse in adulthood, a risk that may be reduced through prenatal antioxidant treatment, a new Washington State University study shows.

The urgent onset of “the munchies” after cannabis use isn’t imaginary — it’s a cognitive response that occurs regardless of sex, age, weight or recent food consumption and could offer clues to help people struggling with appetite loss.