Washington State University appoints new president
Washington State University's Board of Regents named a new president Thursday who will take over in April as the school's first female president.
Washington State University names 12th president, first woman in 135-year history
Utah State University President Elizabeth Cantwell, pictured here on the Pullman campus of Washington State University, was named the university's 12th president Thursday in Pullman. She is the first woman in the role since the university's creation in 1890. (Robert Hubner)
Utah State president steps down, accepts position at Washington State University
Cantwell will wrap up her time at Utah State over the next few months and become the 12th president of Washington State University on April 1. Cantwell, who has a background in ae
WSU announces first woman president in university history
PULLMAN, Wash. — Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell has been appointed the 12th president of Washington State University following a nationwide search. Cantwell will begin on April 1 and will succeed Kirk Schulz, who has served as president since 2016 and will remain on as a senior advisor to support the transition through June 2025.
Elizabeth Cantwell named first woman president of Washington State University
PULLMAN, Wash. — Elizabeth Cantwell has been appointed as the next president of Washington State University (WSU), marking a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to assume the role. Cantwell will officially take office on April 1.
WSU appoints first woman president in school's history
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University (WSU) has a new president. On February 6, 2025, WSU Board of Regents announced that Dr. Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell has been selected as the university’s 12th president. She will make history as the first woman to lead the institution in its 135-year existence.
Washington State University appoints first woman president in school’s history
Washington State University announced its new president during a Board of Regents meeting Thursday, marking a historic first as she becomes the university’s first woman president.
Washington State University regents near decision on new president
The Washington State University Board of Regents is taking another step toward selecting a new president for the university.
Washington State hires Elizabeth Cantwell as new University President
It was reported this afternoon that Washington State University announced the newest President - Elizabeth Cantwell! Or, as some may call her, Betsy. Cantwell brings a refreshing background to WSU, heading north from Utah State (a future new friend),
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WSU Regents appoint incoming president
Cantwell will be the first woman president in the WSU’s 135-year history. She inherits the position from WSU President Kirk ...
Foul trouble haunts WSU in 84-72 loss to Oregon State, the Cougs’ fifth straight loss
With his group on a four-game skid, Washington State coach David Riley wanted to see the Cougars clean several things up this week.
WSU appoints first-ever woman president
Washington State University's Board of Regents announced on Thursday that it has appointed Elizabeth R. Cantwell as the next university president.
Beavers pull ahead in 2nd half, top WSU men’s basketball 82-74
After leading by one point at halftime, the Cougars (15-10, 5-7 WCC) slipped in the second half and lost their fifth consecutive game.
Of mice and men: WSU team first to mimic our DNA end caps in rodents to study aging on the cellular level
Scientists have long tried to unlock the secrets to helping people live longer at the cellular level, where aging occurs because of the gradual shortening of protective caps called telomeres at the ...
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Rogers adds Midwest flair to WSU’s 2025 signing class
WSU signed two quarterbacks in their 2025 class, welcoming Dalton Anderson from Seattle’s Roosevelt High School and Owen ...
Washington State University food scientists experiment on ways to make pancakes healthier
Food scientists at WSU conducted a study to see if the nutritional value of pancakes could be increased while also improving ...
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Washington State University Vancouver hosts free workshops on paying for college
Washington State University Vancouver is hosting four free workshops for prospective students and families to learn about paying for college.