WSU Department of History

WSU History faculty Dr. Lawrence Hatter & Dr. Katy Whalen spoke at Science Pub on March 3 at Paradise Creek Brewery, sharing research on the history of celebrating American independence. Great turnout & thoughtful discussion with the community!🍻#WSUHistory #PublicHistory @palousescience.bsky.social

A Chosen Land for a Chosen People? Matthew Avery Sutton on How Christianity Made America and America Remade Christianity Podcast Episode · Keen On America · March 2 · 38m

This was a super fun podcast to do: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... @basicbooksgroup.bsky.social

World War II With Tom Hanks | Premieres Memorial Day 2026 YouTube video by HISTORY

We’re proud to share that WSU History’s own Noriko Kawamura contributed to the History Channel’s documentary series World War II with Tom Hanks.

Coug History on the national stage-watch the trailer here 👇https://youtu.be/BgMlL_kHgEc?si=7iFdWmLmwn403RT8
@pullman.wsu.edu #GoCougs #worldwariitomhanks

Join us for Action, Activism, and Conflict: 1968 Around the World, part of the Roots of Contemporary Issues Spring 2026 series.
📅 Feb. 26 | 6–8 PM
📍 Neill Public Library

#WSUHistory #PublicHistory #AmericanRevolution

WSU History was proud to join KBTC’s community screening of The American Revolution by Ken Burns.

Our own Dr. Ryan Booth helped spotlight Indigenous and underrepresented voices of the Revolution and why expanding historical narratives still matters today.

Great public history in action✨

The Bunchgrass Historian—the Whitman County Historical Society's periodical—published her piece in their most recent issue. Good work, Ellie!

Ellie Snead ('26) won the History Department's 2025 Stephen L. Thigpen Scholarship for Excellence in Undergraduate Research for her History 300 paper entitled "Growing Resilience: Pullman's Agricultural and Community-Based Solutions to Food Shortages During the Great Depression."

Coug alum Ryan Blethen takes the helm at <em>The Seattle Times</em> The fifth-generation newspaperman will bring a Coug’s perspective to one of the nation’s most successful family-owned newspapers.

Coug alum Ryan Blethen takes the helm at The Seattle Times news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01...

Coug alum Ryan Blethen takes the helm at <em>The Seattle Times</em> The fifth-generation newspaperman will bring a Coug’s perspective to one of the nation’s most successful family-owned newspapers.

WSU History ➡️ the newsroom 🗞️

Ryan Blethen loved 20th-century American history at WSU, and now he’s the new publisher of The Seattle Times. From classroom to headline, Cougs are shaping the future.

#WSUHistory #GoCougs #CougAlumni

So exciting to see Matthew Sutton recognized by @basicbooksgroup.bsky.social and Publishers Weekly! 📚✨
His upcoming book, CHOSEN LAND, was just named a Top 10 Pick in PW’s Spring Religion & Spirituality Preview 👏

🎓📚 Congrats to our Fall 2025 History grads!
You’ve researched, written, debated, discovered, and now it’s time to celebrate. 🎉

We’re so proud of you, Cougs. ❤️🐾
Go make history! 🌍✨

#GoCougs #WSUHistory #ClassOf2025

Thank you for supporting the WSU Department of History this Giving Tuesday!
Your generosity strengthens student learning, enhances resources, and helps us continue building a vibrant community grounded in curiosity and discovery.
We’re grateful for you, Cougs!
#GoCougs #WSUHistory

Thank you for empowering the next generation of historians! ❤️📜

#GivingTuesday #WSUHistory #GoCougs 🐾

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Today is the day! 🎉📅

Support the WSU Department of History this Giving Tuesday and help us continue offering transformative learning experiences for our students. 📚✨
🟥 Donate to our Excellence Fund:
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We’re counting down to Giving Tuesday! ⏳📅
Tell us: Which era of history fascinates you the most?
🏺 Ancient worlds?
✊ Global revolutions?
📣 Modern movements?
We want to hear from you! 👇
#GivingTuesday #WSUHistory #GoCougs 🐾

Dr. Ryan Booth’s HIST308 Native American History class researched, prepared, printed, and is now displaying their work on tribal fisheries. The course examined various historical issues related to fisheries by a variety of PNW tribes. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #WSUHistory #research

Even though Native American Heritage Month is over, its spirit lives on through the research posters on display in the Terrell Library through December 12.

Giving Tuesday is coming December 2! 📚 Help us support the next generation of historians, researchers, and critical thinkers. Your gift makes history happen. #GivingTuesday #GoCougs #WSUHistory

Upper Skagit Indian Tribe becomes 15th signatory of memorandum of understanding The Tribe signs on as the 15th member of WSU’s long-standing MOU with regional Native groups, promoting collaboration and mutual respect.

Upper Skagit Indian Tribe becomes 15th signatory of memorandum of understanding news.wsu.edu/news/2025/11...

Congratulations to Professor Emeritus LeRoy Ashby, recipient of the 2025 Eastern Humanities Washington Award! 🎉 His lifelong dedication to the humanities continues to inspire students, scholars, and communities across our state. 👏 #WSUHistory #HumanitiesWashington @pullman.wsu.edu

📚 October 24, 1pm | Holland Lobby
"Turning the Power" with Nathan Sowry
Ten Native American boarding school students "turned the power", using anthropology training to preserve their own cultures instead of erasing them.
A story of resistance & resilience. Free! 🪶

Join us Oct 1 at noon! 🗓️
Dr. Olyvia Christley: "The Rise of Right-Wing Politics in Europe"
Foley Speaker's Room, Thomas S. Foley Institute
Exploring the long-term impacts of political conflict & how societies reorganize in divided times.
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Looks like the Mariners hot streak has a secret weapon: Dr. James Wilson of Wilson-Short Hall. 🐾⚾ When you mix Cougar spirit with Mariner pride, good things happen.
@mariners.com @pullman.wsu.edu
#GoCougs #SeaUsRise #Mariners

Please join us on Monday, September 29 with Dr. Gruen ➡️ 4pm-5:15pm in Goertzen 21 📚

His scholarship, teaching, and public history efforts have left a lasting legacy. May his memory continue to inspire.

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