WSU Spokane

A Washington State University-based STEM program is helping boost three Spokane-area middle school students onto a national stage after they engineered a device aimed at reducing infant health risks.

The Westwood Middle School students — Remi Zickler, Eldona Zemedkun, and Kensey Bahme — are participants in the WSU Health Sciences Spokane Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA USA) program. They were named Washington’s top middle school engineering team after developing an affordable infant vital signs monitor designed to help address Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and now will compete nationally in Baltimore against other top student teams.

Read more: https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/06/17/wsu-program-launches-young-innovators-onto-national-stage/

So proud to celebrate the first graduating class of our Little Birds pathway program! 🎓🩺

Watching these students cross the stage in their white coats was a special reminder that big dreams start early. ⭐

What does Indigenous-informed care look like in practice? The Indigenous Healing Perspectives Certificate invites healthcare and community professionals to explore Indigenous perspectives on health, healing, relationships, and care.

Through four online courses, learners gain practical insights to strengthen communication, build trust, and support more respectful and responsive services for Indigenous individuals, families, and communities.

Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 cohort!
Learn more and register at nativehealth.wsu.edu/certificate

From meeting local children and learning Bemba phrases to seeing wildlife at Nsobe Game Camp and swimming at Lake Kashiba, WSU nursing students spent the weekend exploring Zambia beyond the classroom.

Read Greer Bainbridge's latest reflection from the Zambia Study Abroad Program:
https://f.mtr.cool/eyzrovlfeu

Rewinding to some unforgettable moments from spring semester 📸

Future educators officially on campus! 📚 Today, we welcomed our newest Master in Teaching cohort to . 🍎

Students spent the morning touring campus, meeting classmates, connecting with faculty and staff, and learning about the resources available to support their success throughout the program.

We can’t wait to see the impact this cohort will make in classrooms and communities across the region. ❤️🐾

Indian Country urgently needs more doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care professionals.

It’s not a new problem, and Washington State University has long offered programs for Native American middle and high school students to open doors to careers in health professions. Now, WSU is taking that message of possibility to younger kids.

https://magazine.wsu.edu/2026/04/24/good-medicine-for-little-birds/

Spring’s still showing off around every corner at . 🐾 🌿

Congratulations, Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Class of 2026 grads! 🎓 The future is bright for these newest alumni. ❤️