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Holiday season sparks conversation about cultural heritages

By Krysten Stewart / December 2, 2019

The holiday season does not look the same for everyone and with WSU Vancouver’s diverse

Looking For a Way to Enjoy the Last Days of Summer? Check out WSUV’s Gear Rental Service

By Ashlynn Fredendall / July 30, 2026

WSUV’s Recreation Center offers a variety of opportunities and services to help make exploring the Pacific Northwest accessible and affordable for students. The Recreation...

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The Growth of WSUV’s Student Garden, Its Impact, and What Its Future Holds

By Administrator / July 28, 2026

By Ashlynn Fredendall and Rebecca Younger As WSUV’s Campus Garden enters its third year, the space continues to grow not only in vegetable and flower production,...

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Updates from Sandra Haynes Regarding WSUV’s 15% Budget Reduction

By Will Legg / June 25, 2026

Sandra Haynes, former WSUV Interim Chancellor and now current Executive Vice President for WSU Statewide Campuses, sent four consecutive emails regarding the budget reduction for the upcoming year...

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Completed mental health inpatient facility remains unopened: Thoughts from advocacy group and government representative

By Will Legg / June 23, 2026

The Washington State government allotted over 79 million dollars to build an inpatient mental health facility next to the WSUV campus but allocated no funds to open and run it. Despite several corporate sponsors being interested in and willing to take...

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WSUV Faces 15% Budget Reduction Amid Uncertainty Over Future Impact: What You Need to Know

By Noemi Jimenez / June 18, 2026

WSUV is preparing for a 15% budget reduction and is currently awaiting decisions. The reduction, discussed at a recent campus town hall meeting, has...

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