WSU Board of Regents | Special Meeting | 5.18.2026

The Washington State University Board of Regents held a special meeting on May 18, 2026, primarily focused on approving the university's fiscal year 2027 operating and capital budgets, as well as the athletics budget. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the 2027-2029 biennial state operating and capital budget requests, which encompassed funding for building preservation, program renewal, and new construction projects such as the integrated science building. The board approved reallocations and reductions across various university units to align with strategic priorities and address state funding reductions. The athletics budget was presented as balanced, with emphasis on diversifying revenue streams beyond conference distributions and increasing institutional support. Motions to approve the operating budget, capital budget, athletics budget, and year-end transfers to cover deficits were all passed unanimously. The meeting also included a public comment on veterinary medicine curriculum but no procurement actions related to that topic.