WSU Board of Regents | Regular Meeting | Spokane | 9.19.2025

The Washington State University Board of Regents held a regular meeting on September 19, 2025, in Spokane. The meeting included public comments urging the university to divest from fossil fuel investments to align with sustainability goals. Leadership reports highlighted ongoing initiatives across academic affairs, finance, athletics, research, and advancement. Notably, the finance and administration team reported progress in fiscal health, including approval of the FY2026 operating budget and implementation of position controls to align funded positions with the budget. The board approved the renaming of the WSU Spokane Academic Center to the Kirk H. Schultz Academic Center, honoring the former president's leadership. The board also adopted the president's FY26 key performance indicators and revisions to student conduct standards. Advancement reported strong private support with over $142 million raised systemwide and significant endowment growth. The meeting concluded with an executive session on legal matters. Overall, the meeting focused on strategic planning, fiscal stewardship, and recognition of leadership contributions, with no new procurement contracts or RFPs discussed.