In fall 2023, Western Washington University’s Learning, Environment, Action and Discovery (LEAD) restoration group began restoring a portion of Western’s forested north campus using the unique Miyawaki planting method.
On February 12, 2025, the University Police Department (UPD) investigated two incidents of malicious mischief and burglary in Edens Hall North. An unknown individual pried open cabinets and drawers in the front desk area of the building. No items were reported missing.
At Western Washington University, students are diving into some of the most unique and unexpected classes in higher education. While many universities are known for offering the typical mix of courses in fields like history, biology and business, Western has become a university for students seeking to expand their horizons with something a little more unconventional.
Editors note: This story has been edited to correct an error regarding Max Plante's previous school, Central Washington University, which was initially incorrectly identified as Eastern Washington University.
The Department of Ethnic Studies at Western Washington University is expanding its class offerings this spring.
At Western Washington University, each department has unique classrooms designed to cater to the specific needs of its students and professors. These spaces reflect the different ways students learn and interact with their respective disciplines.
Are you looking to add more movies to your watched list? Back for the fifth year, the No Man’s Land Film Festival will be hosted by the Outdoor Center on Friday, Feb. 28.
Physicist turned Neuroscientist Doctor Christof Koch is on a quest to track the footprints of consciousness in the brain.
Finding off-campus housing can be overwhelming for students, but one event aims to make the process easier. On Feb. 27, students could join Off Campus Living at the House Hunting Lab in Haggard Hall, room 112, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will provide hands-on guidance, allowing students to search for housing with immediate support from experts.
The crowd danced and sang along with Dollarbird during their set at Battle of the Bands in the Underground Coffeehouse at Western Washington University on Feb. 19.
Amazon has delivered 21,680 packages to Western Washington University since September, Jeff Rogerson, mail processing manager with Western’s Mail Services, said over email. That’s 30% of all packages delivered to campus.
For those looking to be more active or find a new hobby, climbing might be the perfect opportunity. Climbing can be a great way for students to get involved with a community on and off campus.
If you’re looking for an inclusive and unique community at Western Washington University, the Ping Pong Club might be just that. The club offers a welcoming space for anyone, ping pong player or otherwise.
On Friday, Western Academic Workers Union (WAWU), sponsored by the United Auto Workers (UAW), organized a rally in Red Square called Protect the Pie. Drawing a large crowd, the rally featured a handful of speakers, including WAWU board members, student workers and other Western employees.
Western Washington University first-year Maxwell Richards didn’t expect cleaning nursery signs for Bainbridge Gardens would kickstart his project to clean every sign on campus – but that’s exactly what happened.
Editors note: Aidan Hollander's name was changed to Violet after publication and has aptly been changed in the story to accurately identify them.
On Friday, Feb. 14, Western Washington University's Board of Trustees voted to reduce the Active Transportation Fee that had previously been overcharged to students. The 16.67% increase in fees from 2023 will be reduced to 5%.
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, the nine Washington State Supreme Court justices will visit Western Washington University to hold a Q&A session from 9-11 a.m. in the Wilson Library Reading Room. On Thursday, Feb. 20, the court will hear two cases from 9-11 a.m. in the Wilson Library Reading Room. Both events will be open to the public.
A personalized story through introspective lyrics will be brought to Bellingham by Y La Bamba’s genre-fusing harmonies on Feb. 18.
“Creating Change,” a documentary directed by Dina Amin and produced by Western Washington University professors Brian J. Bowe and Bidisha Biswas, highlights the experiences of two young Palestinian women who participated in media literacy workshops in Jerusalem and Ramallah during the summer of 2023.
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