WSU Board of Regents | Regular Meeting | Vancouver | 3.6.2026

The Washington State University Board of Regents held a regular meeting on March 6, 2026, in Vancouver. The meeting included public comments primarily focused on fossil fuel divestment from the university's endowment. The board received extensive updates on university operations, including academic programs, enrollment, student support services, and campus-specific initiatives at Tri Cities and Vancouver. Significant procurement and budget-related discussions included approval of the WSU Pullman Boland College of Engineering and Architecture Schweitzer Engineering Hall budget increase, approval of the WSU WACI Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center plant growth facility design, and authorization of various student fee rate changes for the 2026-2027 academic year. The board also approved delegation of authority for technology fee allocations and passed a resolution to support the 2027 athletics budget with up to $20 million in university administration funding. Additionally, the WSU Foundation reported strong fundraising results, including a notable gift of equipment from Fluke Puget Sound to benefit multiple campuses. The meeting emphasized strategic alignment with WSU's six pillars, fiscal stewardship, and ongoing modernization efforts across campuses.