🌱 What WSU’s budget crunch could mean for CAHNRS programs in Pullman

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In today's newsletter:

• What WSU’s budget crunch could mean for CAHNRS programs in Pullman
• How a frigid Pullman memory fueled an NFL “blood in the snow” win
• Former WSU Pullman professor earns national honor for mentoring veterinarians

Also on today's calendar: 509 Classic (from WSU Martin Stadium to Spokane Arena) — Wanderlie and 5 more events.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy with showers around, with a high of 53 and low of 36 degrees.
• Wednesday: Windy; sun and clouds, colder, temps: high: 39, low: 31.
• Thursday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 45 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How Will Budget Shortfalls At WSU Impact CAHNRS? (pnwag.net) — Washington State University’s growing budget deficit could directly affect CAHNRS programs based in Pullman, but the dean says core teaching, research, and extension missions will be protected as much as possible. CAHNRS has already absorbed a 3% cut and is pushing innovation and new industry partnerships, while cautiously optimistic that stabilizing enrollment will eventually ease the financial strain on local students and faculty.
   

• Commanders coach demanded 'blood in the snow' before win (yardbarker.com) — A former Washington State Cougar linebacker recalls freezing games in Pullman as motivation for warming up shirtless before the Commanders’ snowy win over the Giants. His memory of subzero practices on the Palouse helped shape the team’s “blood in the snow” mindset that snapped an eight-game losing streak and highlighted a resurgent defensive performance.
   

• AAEP Bestows Distinguished Educator Award for Mentorship Upon Dr. Stephen Reed (thehorse.com) — A longtime equine neurologist who once taught at Washington State University in Pullman has been honored nationally for his decades of mentoring veterinarians. Dr. Stephen Reed, now at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Kentucky, received the AAEP’s 2025 Distinguished Educator–Mentor Award, recognizing his influential teaching career that included formative years guiding students and residents on the Pullman campus.
   

📸 Around Pullman

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pullman

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• Trivia — Rico's Public House
  Rico's Smoke House Inc, 200 E Main St, Pullman
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Boys Varsity Basketball vs Freeman High School
  Pullman High School , 510 NW Greyhound Way , Pullman
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• 509 Classic (from WSU Martin Stadium to Spokane Arena) — Wanderlie
  Martin Stadium , 1775 NE Stadium Way , Pullman
  1:15 pm
• Joint Replacement Preparation Class
  Pullman Regional Hospital , Pullman Reg'l Hospital , 835 SE Bishop Blvd , Pullman
  3:00 pm
• North Central @ Pullman
  Pullman High School , 510 NW Greyhound Way , Pullman
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Girls JV Basketball vs Freeman High School - JV
  Pullman High School , 510 NW Greyhound Way , Pullman
  4:00 pm
• Pullman Chamber Holiday Party
  Hampton Inn Pullman , 1190 SE Bishop Blvd. , Pullman
  5:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Basketball vs Cheney High School
  Pullman High School , 510 NW Greyhound Way , Pullman
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Girls JV Basketball vs Freeman High School - JV
  Pullman High School , 510 NW Greyhound Way , Pullman
  4:00 pm
• Boys C-Team Basketball vs Riverside High School - Boys C
  Pullman High School , 510 NW Greyhound Way , Pullman
  4:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Basketball vs Freeman High School
  Pullman High School , 510 NW Greyhound Way , Pullman
  5:30 pm
• Boys JV Basketball vs Freeman High School - JV
  Pullman High School , 510 NW Greyhound Way , Pullman
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Barnaby breaks LC State 60-meter record, leads NAIA (lmtribune.com)

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• Keeping things merry and bright (lmtribune.com)

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