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Each day across WSU, employees develop expertise, solve problems, improve processes, and find better ways to get work done. Elevating Cougs has always been a place to share those ideas. This year we’re doubling down on practical learning with four new tracks designed to connect attendees with the knowledge, skills, and expertise already thriving across our university community.   Designed to support a variety of learning goals, […]

Returning for its fourth year, Elevating Cougs brings together hundreds of WSU employees for two days of meaningful learning, authentic connection, and community‑powered insight made for Cougs, by Cougs. 2026 Conference Theme: “Everyday Coug Ingenuity” The 2026 conference theme, “Everyday Coug Ingenuity,” centers practical learning, problem solving, and accessible solutions tailored to the WSU employee […]

It’s time to mark your calendars for the fourth Elevating Cougs conference, held via Zoom October 21-22, 2026!  What’s New in 2026 We’re excited to bring more fresh new content to Elevating Cougs, including:  Present at Elevating Cougs 2026! Interested in bringing your own session to this year’s conference? Session proposals for the 2026 conference are […]

Change is a constant in our work at WSU, but so is our ability to grow through it. That’s the heart of Elevating Cougs 2025, a virtual learning experience designed to help employees across the WSU system build skills, find inspiration, and connect with colleagues. This year’s theme, “Thriving Through Change,” reflects the evolving nature […]

The 2025 Elevating Cougs conference is one week away! We’re looking forward to gathering virtually for another year of peer-led professional development and training, made for and by Cougs. Ahead of the conference, you can deep dive into this year’s learning opportunities and what expect by reviewing the Elevating Cougs updates page, or learn what’s […]

Elevating Cougs is more than a conference—it’s a space for WSU employees to gain practical tools, fresh perspectives, and renewed energy for the work they do every day. This year’s Developing as a Coug track and cross-track sessions offer targeted opportunities for all WSU employees to help you achieve current goals—or set new ones. The […]

In Workday, those with finance-related security roles are at the heart of finance functions and processes, including general accounting, budget planning and reconciliation, travel and expenses, procurement, and more. The 2025 Elevating Cougs conference offers those who perform finance tasks in Workday the opportunity to revisit and master finance basics, as well as discover new […]

Elevating Cougs is more than a conference—it’s a space for WSU employees to gain practical tools, fresh perspectives, and renewed energy for the work they do every day. This year’s Leading as a Coug and Developing as a Coug tracks offer targeted sessions focused on common workplace challenges facing managers, supervisors, and leaders. The best […]

HR Partners, managers, and supervisors provide essential support to their department’s employees throughout every stage of their WSU journey. The 2025 Elevating Cougs conference offers those who hold supervisory roles the opportunity to learn more about using Workday tools and resources to support their employees through times of change and challenge, at both an individual […]

Your Elevating Cougs experience = your journey.With 30+ sessions across leadership, professional growth, and Workday success stories, no two Cougs will have the same path- and that’s the point. Elevating Cougs 2025 Bingo is a fun way to think about how you’ll make the most of the conference. Will you…🔹 Try a session outside your […]