Washington State University
School Info:
The University opened its doors in 1892 as the Washington Agricultural College and School of Science with 13 collegiate and 46 preparatory students. It is now a nationally recognized research university enrolling more than 25,000 students (http://about.wsu.edu/about/history.aspx).
How Washington State University Ranks:
WSU consistently ranks among the nation’s top 60 public research universities (“Best Colleges 2010”).
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
- The University stands among 96 public and private universities in America with very high research activity.
- WSU is among 119 national universities and colleges assigned the Community Engagement Classification for both curricular engagement and outreach and partnerships with larger communities (local, regional/state, national, global) for the exchange of knowledge and resources (http://about.wsu.edu/about/excellence.aspx).
The History of Washington State Cougars:
In 1927, Governor Roland Hartley presented a cougar cub to the 
students of Washington State. This first cougar mascot was named Butch in honor of Herbert “Butch” Meeker of Spokane, who was WSU’s gridiron football star at the time.
Governor Clarence D. Martin presented Butch II to the student body in 1938. Butch III and IV were twin cubs presented by Governor Arthur B. Langlie in January 1942. Governor Langlie also presented Butch V in 1955. Butch VI, the last live mascot on campus, died in the summer of 1978. Governor Albert Rosellini had presented him to Washington State University in 1964 from the Seattle Zoo (http://www.collegefootballhistory.com/washington_state/history.htm).
Cougar Football Homepage: http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/m-footbl/wast-m-footbl-body.html
2011 Cougar Football Schedule: http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/wast-m-footbl-sched.html
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