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Investing in Our Students

May 6, 2019 Marcia Hill Gossard

Josh standing in front of the WSU veterinary teaching hospital

Beth Davidow has seen a lot of changes to the veterinary profession since she graduated from Cornell nearly 25 years ago. But the biggest change, she says, is the amount of debt today’s veterinary students carry when they graduate. » More ...

Supporting Equine Veterinary Students for 52 Years

May 5, 2019 Marcia Hill Gossard

Haley Primley standing near a fence outside the veterinary teaching hospital

In 1968, the very first Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association Scholarship was awarded to veterinary student Arthur “Rocky” Crate (’69 DVM) in the amount of $200. He wrote, “I feel very proud, and very humble, to be so highly honored. No other scholarship would have given me the pleasure and the satisfaction that yours has given me, not only because of my love for horses, but because I hold your association, and the work which you are doing, in very high regard.” » More ...

$2.2 million gift creates School of Molecular Biosciences graduate fellowships

September 1, 2018 Marcia Hill Gossard

A large, ceremonial check is presented to WSU during a Cougar football game.

A $2.2 million gift from the estate of Bernadine and James Seabrandt will create the Bernadine Fulfs Seabrandt Graduate Fellowship in Molecular Biosciences at Washington State University’s School of Molecular Biosciences. » More ...

Leaving a gift in her will was an easy way for Tamara Morse to support an exceptional WSU education program.

May 1, 2018 Marcia Hill Gossard

Stretched out in front of the fireplace at their home in Edmonds, Washington, are “Wallis” and “Cole,” Tamara Morse’s recently adopted cats. “I have a soft spot for orange striped tabbies,” she says. » More ...

WSU Alumnus John Hill Leaves a Lasting Legacy

May 1, 2017 Marcia Hill Gossard

WSU alumnus John Hill’s (’58 B.S., ’60 DVM) legacy after his death is as big as his devotion to medical health research that benefits both animals and people was during his Lynne Haley, Senior Director of Development lifetime. » More ...

Meet Our Supporter: Alumna Susan Bradish

January 1, 2017 Marcia Hill Gossard

Alumna Susan Bradish with her huband Jim

In the winter of 1995, Susan Bradish (’97 DVM), then a third-year veterinary student, packed her bags and boarded a plane to India carrying a Lonely Planet travel guide and a letter from a veterinary professor she was to meet in Harayana. » More ...

WSU alumni Don and Dori Ferrel Helping to Improve the Health of Animals and People

January 1, 2017 Marcia Hill Gossard

As you read in this issue, researchers in the WSU Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health are doing exciting research to help ensure that no one dies from canine rabies. This important work that will save thousands of lives each year could not be done without the generous support from donors like WSU alumni Don and Dori Ferrel. For more than two decades, Don (’69 BS Physics) and Dori (’69 BA Education) have been committed to improving the health of animals and people through their donations to Washington State University. » More ...

Raptor Care Thanks to Generous Donors

September 13, 2016 Marcia Hill Gossard

To be able to care for more birds, we have made extensive renovations to the raptor facility thanks to the support of the Potlatch Corporation, Avista Utilities, the WSU Raptor Club, and countless other generous donors. » More ...

Pet Memorial Program: Offering compassion to grieving pet owners

May 13, 2016 Marcia Hill Gossard

In March we proudly launched a new and improved Pet Memorial Program website so it would be even easier to express sympathy and compassion to grieving pet owners by memorializing a pet and submitting a story. Over the last 20 years, tens of thousands of beloved animals have been memorialized by donations made in their names from pet owners, family members, friends, and veterinarians. » More ...

Our Donors Make the Difference

January 13, 2016 Marcia Hill Gossard

When my career path led me to fundraising over 16 years ago, I knew I couldn’t ask anyone to support something I didn’t also support myself. I felt it would be disingenuous. And I am lucky to work with others who feel the same way. » More ...