Style Guide
Our preferred forms for first and second references to WSU Spokane and other
WSU entities in Spokane.
Campus—The Long and Short of It
- Full Name: Washington State University Spokane
- Preferred Second Reference: WSU Spokane (no punctuation)
- Abbreviation: If you need an abbreviation for headlines or TV chyrons, WSU Spokane is
appropriate. WSUS is not.
- Why We Care: A reference to “Washington State University” is most appropriately used for the
Pullman campus. When you leave “Spokane” out of our campus name, you miss the
chance to connect your audience with the faculty, staff, students, and programs
located in Spokane.
Other WSU Entities in Spokane
WSU Intercollegiate College of Nursing
WSU/Spokane County Cooperative Extension
WWAMI Medical Education Program at WSU Spokane