News and Achievements
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AI app guides officers through domestic violence incidents in real time
Researchers at Washington State University’s Complex Social Interactions (CSI) Lab in the College of Arts and Sciences have built an AI-powered system intended to help.
WSU SURCA undergraduate researchers earn 65 awards
Seventy-three students at the Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) 2026 were the recipients of 65 awards totaling $14,000.
As Florida restricted abortion, state’s maternal mortality committee went dark
Melanie-Angela Neuilly, associate professor and chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, was interviewed by the Florida Trib about the State of Florida’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee’s potential conflict with Florida’s public access and transparency laws.
Study finds college women face greater risk of sexual violence than others
Young women attending college face a dramatically higher risk of sexual violence than those who don’t, especially if they live on campus, according to a new analysis of national crime data by Washington State University researchers.
Linda Pillo honored with WSU Alumni Achievement Award
Linda Pillo (’78), former Chief of Police for the City of Bellevue, was presented with the Washington State University Alumni Association Alumni Achievement Award at a surprise ceremony on Sept. 13 in Seattle.
Meridian man faces trial after police officer’s use of force
Idaho Statesman: David Makin discusses the importance of reviewing law enforcement policies and training methods to learn from police incident responses and enhance accountability and transparency.
Mental Health Initiative encourages training for faculty and staff
Mental health is a critical concern for students navigating the complexities of college life. Washington State University and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recognizes its responsibility to support students extends beyond academic achievement and into fostering their overall well-being.
Meet the new faculty of 2024
The breadth of scholarly interests and teaching expertise of the college’s newest faculty—from environmental humanities and many-body physics to economic globalization and the history of visual storytelling—enriches and expands the arts and sciences across the WSU system.