Dean’s message: December 2025
Our community in Pullman, at WSU, is deeply connected and committed to communities everywhere.
2025
Miniature donkey survives frostbite, leg amputation to walk again with custom prosthetic
KING 5 | Seattle
Miniature donkey survives frostbite, leg amputation to walk again with custom prosthetic
KREM 2 | Spokane
Custom prosthetic gives donkey a big leg up on life
Home for the holidays and back on her feet — thanks to a custom prosthetic from WSU veterinarians, a miniature donkey named Elsa is getting a second chance at life.
Porcupine case shows WSU’s deep commitment to wildlife
A challenging 107‑day effort to treat an injured porcupine at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital highlights the university’s work caring for wildlife.
PBS Highlights WSU Research on Alzheimer’s in Native American Populations
The project aims to boost American Indian and Alaska Native participation in Alzheimer’s research.
The Whys of Cannabis Self-Medication
Psychology Today
Meet the Class of 2026: Jesse Bouffiou
For Jesse Bouffiou, becoming a veterinarian is about more than medicine — it’s about connection.
Meet the Class of 2026: Corey Phillips
Fourth-year veterinary student Corey Phillips always knew he wanted a career where he could serve others in some of their most difficult moments. Drawn to equine orthopedic and GI surgery, Corey says he’s motivated by the chance to help both animals and the people who care for them.
Modulating key interaction prevents virus from entering cells
WSU researchers have found a way to block a molecular interaction, preventing viruses from entering cells where they can cause illness — a discovery that could lay the groundwork for new antiviral treatments.
