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The Past 365 Days of CougsFirst! When I was hired as the Executive Director of CougsFirst! a little more than a year ago, we set out on some pretty lofty goals. Today, I’m excited to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve been on throughout the last year! GROWTH IN REACH & IMPACT Our flagship event,…
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If you’ve flown into Pullman recently or made the drive past –you might have noticed the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport has been receiving a little TLC.
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Leadership, Mentorship, and How to Transition in Your Career with Dave Whitehead Ever wondered how a 30+ year career can pivot and change? Or what it’s like to work for a company that started small and has grown exponentially? What about taking over the management of that company? In this episode, we have something a…
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Shop these discounts for a limited time only! Save this Memorial Day with Coug-owned and -managed businesses. BECU Get up to $700 toward closing when you buy or refinance a home with BECU. Offer valid through 6/30/23. Pike Brewing Get 15% off your entire bill at the Pike Brewing Taproom in Ballard by mentioning CougsFirst!…
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The Power of Leveraging Relationships, Building a Personal Brand, and Following Your Passions with Cody Beebe Being a multi-passionate entrepreneur takes a lot of work, and it certainly isn’t for everyone. But, if you are ready to take the leap, ask yourself, what will you gain from chasing your dreams? Our guest, WSU class of…
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Here is a sneak peek at some of the deals, discounts, and giveaways being offered at the CougsFirst! Show! Visit each business’s booth on May 12th for more info and to enjoy these exclusive deals. Coug Deals & Discounts Cross Country Mortgage – Booth 311/400 Save up to $2,198 when you purchase or refinance your…
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In today’s episode, we’re talking to the one and only Mariah Maki. She’s got a lot of accolades behind her name, with the most recent being Associate Vice President and Advancement & Executive Director of the WSU Alumni Association. Mariah is making history as the sixth WSUAA executive director since the position was created in…
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If you like cheese, ice cream, a little history, and a whole lot of WSU, have we got the episode for you! In this episode of CougsFirst! Podcast, we sit down with John Haugen, a Pullman born – Colfax raised WSU alumni (‘93) whose trajectory has taken him from agricultural and engineering to assistant manager…
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Tons of fun events are coming up soon in Pullman, including WSU Family Weekend, the CougsFirst! QB Classic, the Crimson & Gray Game, WSU Commencement, and more. We encourage you to Think CougsFirst! and support local Pullman businesses while you’re in town. Find below a list of member businesses to visit, as well as upcoming…
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WSU alumni Robbie Tobeck (Class of ‘93) and Zach Thornton (Class of ‘22) are on the CougsFirst! Podcast to tell us all about NIL and the Cougar Collective. As alumni, we all know WSU is a special place. The experience of being a part of the Coug family is something we want more students to…
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