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• Washington State University is a public four-year institution of higher learning. It is part of the Pac-10 Athletic Conference.

• Fast Facts

  1. Established: 1892
  2. Location: Pullman, Washington
  3. President: Elson S. Floyd
  4. Faculty: Approximately 1,700Washington State University: Facts
  5. Student enrollment: Over 24,000Washington State University: Facts
  6. Mascot: Cougars
  7. Nickname: Wazzu
  8. Motto: World Class. Face to Face

• History

  In 1892, the college opened its doors under the name Washington Agricultural College and School of Science. It had 13 collegiate and 46 preparatory students enrolled in agriculture, mechanical arts and engineering and sciences and arts.WSU: History

• The Apple Cup

  Since 1900, the Washington State Cougars play in an annual football game called the Apple Cup, against their friendly rival, the University of Washington Huskies. It is held on the Saturday preceding Thanksgiving and each school switches off hosting the event.WSU Alumni Association: Apple Cup

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