Carson College News & Research

WSU students recently traveled to the Chelan region to learn firsthand how agriculture, hospitality, and tourism come together to create unique guest experiences.

Students act as portfolio managers and as sector analysts for the now $6.5 million fund supporting scholarships.

An interactive financial literacy simulation taught Carson College students about the long-term costs of credit card debt by turning spending decisions into real-world lessons.

WSU business students put their consulting skills to work this spring, developing recommendations that could shape operations at two Washington hotels.

Outstanding faculty, staff, and graduate students were honored at the college’s annual awards celebration.

Balancing work and family responsibilities, Padilla used the flexibility of online learning to earn his business degree, opening the door to new leadership opportunities.

The $50,000 gift is helping WSU’s Granger Cobb Institute expand brain health screenings, end-of-life care training, and workforce education to improve healthy aging outcomes in the region.

The Carson College associate professor is working with global partners to help shape responsible gambling policies by bridging industry strategy, consumer behavior, and public well-being.

WSU scholar Joe Gladstone is partnering with the University of Melbourne to advance global research on how Indigenous values shape business leadership, entrepreneurship, and community-focused decision-making.

WSU students partnered with Visit Vancouver to develop real-world tourism strategies, identifying new event opportunities and marketing ideas that highlight the city’s growing potential as a regional destination.

A new Carson College initiative is expanding its presence in the Puget Sound by strengthening ties with alumni, major employers and regional business leaders to boost workforce development and engagement.

From a chance trip to Calgary to the real-life story behind the Disney movie Cool Runnings, WSU MBA alum Chris Stokes reflects on how a leap of faith became one of the Olympics’ most improbable journeys.

A longtime WSU professor and information security scholar, Robert Crossler will guide Carson College’s undergraduate programs and help lead the integration of AI into student learning.

WSU’s Center for Professional Sales is entering a new chapter under Director Patrick Johnson, strengthening hands‑on, industry-connected training that prepares students for business careers.

The recently refreshed certificate has new training modules benefiting anyone connected to or aspiring to work in the senior living industry.

As Carson College of Business advances a new strategic planning process, Leah Sheppard will lead initiatives focused on culture, access, and opportunity across the college.

A longtime leader in hospitality and tourism research, Gursoy has been honored with a prestigious national award recognizing his lasting impact on scholarship and graduate education.

Working professionals and employers have a new way to build in‑demand skills as WSU’s Carson College of Business rolls out flexible, fully online certificate programs through Carson Pro.

WSU students receive hands‑on experience with the science and service of wine and other beverages in preparation for an array of hospitality careers.

A new global ranking places WSU among the world’s top 20 universities for entrepreneurship research productivity.

The inaugural AI@Carson Workshop last month brought together around 60 business students for two days of learning at WSU Pullman’s Spark Academic Innovation Hub.

WSU has once again been recognized for its academic and research excellence by achieving top placement in the 2025 Shanghai Rankings for hospitality and tourism management.

Collin Sower will discuss risk identification while presenting “Quantifying Global Operational Risks at Micron” from 5–6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, on the Pullman campus.

Exploring careers in the tech industry is the topic of the annual symposium, which takes place 1-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, in Pullman and virtually on Zoom.

Castles (’78) received the WSU Alumni Association Alumni Achievement Award recognizing his outstanding service to WSU, executive leadership in business, and entrepreneurial achievements.