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Pullman Serves it Forward

July 15, 2020 justin.hope

Pullman Serves It Forward is the brainchild of two Washington State University employees, Jamie Callison and Jeanne Weiler. They were looking for ways to help families in need while also supporting Pullman restaurants through purchases of gift cards. » More ...

Alumna Answers Call to Serve as Washington’s Hospital Czar During COVID-19

June 4, 2020 justin.hope

On what seemed to be a normal morning at her home in Alexandria, Virginia, Vice Admiral (ret.) Raquel Bono, a 2015 graduate from the Carson College of Business Executive MBA online program, likely thought the chances of going back to work just six months into retirement were slim—until friends began texting and calling her to say Washington’s governor’s office was looking for someone to take charge of hospital surge capacity. » More ...

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Granger Cobb

December 12, 2019 justin.hope

To know him was to love him. And if you didn’t know him, it is clear after listening to family, friends, and colleagues speak about him there was something special about Granger Cobb. » More ...

Five Career Tips from Carson Cougs

November 7, 2019 justin.hope

Alumni from the Carson College of Business recently shared career advice with students at Finance Professionals Night. Read about some of their top tips. » More ...

Navy Vet Dives into College to Pursue Dream of Becoming an Entrepreneur

November 7, 2019 justin.hope

Jason Williams is no stranger to adversity. As a former helicopter rescue swimmer for the U.S. Navy, Williams thrives in challenging and uncertain situations. Williams is one of 297 student veterans on Washington State University’s Pullman campus, leaving a rewarding military career to pursue his dream of becoming an entrepreneur. » More ...

Kenya Native Earns Hospitality Degree in Pullman

May 21, 2019 justin.hope

Kenya native Juhi Varma started her hospitality degree at César Ritz Colleges Switzerland, but transferred to WSU to finish in Pullman. “From accounting, to business plans, to management courses, I was pushed outside my comfort zone,” Varma says. “The professors here encouraged me to think more, do more, and put my best foot forward.” » More ...

Grace Victor: Australian displays ‘Cougar Grit’ in athletics and studies

May 16, 2019 justin.hope

Grace Victor traveled more than 7,000 miles to attend Washington State University. Her cross-continental trek to Pullman gave the Australian citizen the opportunity to compete in track at a collegiate level while earning a business degree. » More ...

Dr. Tom Tripp Excels as a Scholar, Teacher, and Leader

November 1, 2018 justin.hope

Tom Tripp, Carson College of Business senior associate dean of academic affairs, was recently appointed as the Rom Markin Endowed Leadership Chair in Business. The endowment permanently honors Markin for his many accomplishments and contributions to higher education, Washington State University and the Carson College of Business. » More ...

Study: What Affects Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Wine?

November 1, 2018 justin.hope

Taste might have less to do with what consumers are willing to pay for wine than you think. In fact, a series of tests showed that nontaste-related factors may play a larger role in how much consumers are willing to pay for wine in Hong Kong, compared with their western counterparts. » More ...

Andrew Hecker Earns $10K Accounting Scholarship

November 1, 2018 justin.hope

In early August Andrew Hecker, a WSU Carson College of Business accounting student, received a $10,000 merit scholarship that changed his undergraduate experience and his future. » More ...