What's next. Cantwell will be the 12th president of WSU, succeeding Kirk Schulz, who has served as president since 2016 and will continue to assist with the transition until June 2025.

Dr. Elizabeth Cantwell becomes WSU’s 12th president, sharing her vision for the university in her first TV interview with KREM 2’s Tim Pham.

Cantwell served as Utah State University’s president for 1½ years before making the switch to WSU. The Salt Lake Tribune described her departure as a surprise and reported that the school ...

New WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell, left, walks past a cheering welcoming party with Chancellor Sandra Haynes on Wednesday during her first visit to the WSU-Tri-Cities campus in Richland.

NEW WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY President Elizabeth "Betsy" Cantwell told WSU Regents at their April 18 meeting in Spokane that 40 percent of her time currently is devoted to athletics.

New Washington State University President Elizabeth Cantwell visits the Tri-Cities campus in Richland during a state tour of all the college’s campuses.

New Washington State University President Elizabeth Cantwell visits the Tri-Cities campus in Richland during a state tour of all the college’s campuses.

Washington State University welcomes its new leader, Dr. Elizabeth Cantwell, as she begins her first day as president. Dr. Cantwell emphasized her commitment to ensuring access to WSU programs for ...

Washington State University President Elizabeth Cantwell wasn’t worried about getting her crimson-colored, wingtip shoes a little dirty on the second day of her new job. Crossing a grassy lawn ...

New Washington State University President Elizabeth Cantwell visits the Tri-Cities campus in Richland during a state tour of all the college’s campuses.

New Washington State University President Elizabeth Cantwell visits the Tri-Cities campus in Richland during a state tour of all the college’s campuses.