In response to recent executive orders issued by the Trump administration, Western Washington University has issued a new policy on federal immigration enforcement’s access to campus and student records.
The Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office determined that they could not prosecute the Dean of Libraries John Danneker who was arrested on Monday, Oct. 14, for “communication with a minor for immoral purposes.”
John Danneker, Western Washington University’s Dean of Libraries was arrested on campus Monday evening, Oct.14.
The Bellingham community was stunned by the news of a student death in the Alma Clark dorms, following a devastating announcement earlier the same morning that a student had died from a fall at the Nash dorms. Given the concern that had stemmed from two deaths within such a short period of time, the university was quick to assure that there was no perceived threat to the campus community.
A Western Washington University student died from a fall off of the Nash Hall dorms on the evening of Oct. 9, according to a statement released by the university the following morning.The incident is still under investigation by law enforcement; however, there is no suspicion of foul play.
University Police terminated the employment of officer Robert Anderson on Thursday, July 11, over allegations that he assaulted a suspect unaffiliated with Western Washington University trying to break into one of the arresting officer’s personal vehicles on Jan. 20.
Since 2021, Western's Associated Students have been working to end their financial support of The Outback Farm. Now, The Outback is looking to the Department Related Activities Committee (DRAC) for funding.
Pro-Palestine organizers held a press conference on Thursday to talk about the memorandum of understanding they reached with Western. The memorandum establishes a set of principles for the university to follow going forward.
After writing grant proposals in a marketing class, two Western students were able to open a closet for free, used clothing. The closet also has a basic needs department, which provides new socks and underwear.
On May 1, the Drug Enforcement Administration rescheduled marijuana from a schedule one substance to a schedule three substance. Learn more about how this will broaden access to marijuana for scientific study.
WWU reaches a “historic” agreement with the organizers of the pro-Palestine encampment on Wednesday.
Student union explained their contract, when it takes effect and next steps in a town hall Thursday.
The student union signed a tentative contract agreement with Western Washington University on Wednesday night.
Here’s what we know after a week of the pro-Palestine encampment outside Old Main.
Student employees lined up at 5 a.m. on Tuesday for their first day of strikes. Learn more about their demands and how Western's administration has responded.
Solutions by The State News
