PULLMAN, Wash., Sept. 16 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:

Back in 2018, when Washington State University began seriously discussingwhat the future of theVoiland College of Engineering and Architecture should look like, the conversation focused on students rather than buildings or classrooms.

Specifically, student success.

Voiland College was experiencing rapid enrollment growth and increasing demand for advising, mentorship, career development, and other critical services that can keep students in school and on track to degree completion. At the same time, nearly one-third of the enrolled students were the first in their families to attend college, highlighting the importance of creating stronger support ...