2025 marked a milestone year for the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine as we celebrated a decade of making a difference for Washington through community-based education, research, and clinical care.
As we launch into 2026, join us in looking back on the top news stories of 2025 by engagement. From research breakthroughs to student stories, these articles reached thousands of newsletter readers and an estimated audience of more than 1 billion through local, national, and international media coverage—a testament to the impact of our work.
Elderberry Juice Shows Benefits for Weight Management, Metabolic Health
Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent Washington State University-led study.
A Triple Coug’s Path to Practicing Medicine in Rural Washington
Laura Lopez has known she wanted to be a doctor ever since she was a teenager helping to care for her aging grandparents in Mexico’s strained health care system, but her path to medicine has been anything but straightforward.
Meet the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s New Residents
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is proud to welcome our newest class of resident physicians to our Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics.
WSU College of Medicine Welcomes MD Class of 2029 in White Coat Ceremony
In a powerful celebration of purpose and promise, the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine welcomed the MD Class of 2029 at its annual White Coat Ceremony last Friday, August 15, at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox in Spokane.
WSU College of Medicine Celebrates Match Day: Filling Local and Nationwide Health Care Needs
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is celebrating its fifth Match Day in 10 years of training homegrown health care providers to improve access to care in Washington’s medically underserved communities.
Exploring the Role of Sleep in Cancer Prevention and Treatment for National Cancer Prevention Month
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine researchers believe sleep may be the unsung hero of cancer prevention and treatment. While we’ve all heard common pieces of advice to reduce our risk of developing cancer—wear sunscreen, avoid tobacco, and eat a balanced diet—the role of sleep is rarely discussed.
New Tech for Managing Type 1 Diabetes is Effective for Older Adults
Automated insulin delivery systems are safe and effective in older adults with type 1 diabetes, countering assumptions that they would struggle to use the technology, according to new research from the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine in collaboration with other research centers.
“White Coats, Crimson Spirit”: The Unlikely History Behind the Creation of WSU’s Medical School
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is celebrating 10 years of training homegrown health care providers to improve access to care in Washington communities. However, the story of the college began long before WSU broke ties with WWAMI to create an independent medical school.
Faculty and Staff Honored in Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony
Faculty and staff from the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine gathered at Chateau Rive on June 12 to recognize those who epitomize excellence and embody our values in pursuit of the college’s mission.
5 Surprising Facts About the Brain
The organ once described as “a jet engine on an ancient horse cart” is a remarkable evolutionary achievement full of surprises. In honor of Brain Awareness Week, here are five fun facts about the cerebrum you may not know.
Interested in reading more? Check out our 2025 Annual Report (PDF) for more stories and stats on our progress toward building a healthier Washington for all.