WSU Names Sandra Haynes to Lead Statewide Campuses

New executive vice president role aims to improve coordination and strategy across the university system.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:14am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a mortar board graduation cap repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the coordination of Washington State University's statewide campuses.WSU's new statewide leadership role aims to strengthen connections between its diverse campuses and local communities.Pullman Today

Washington State University has appointed Sandra Haynes as the new executive vice president for its statewide campuses, a newly created position focused on aligning leadership and operations across the Everett, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver locations. The move is part of a broader effort to streamline administration, reduce duplication, and strengthen partnerships with regional industries.

Why it matters

The change reflects WSU's shift toward a more unified structure, replacing separate chancellor roles at the three campuses. The new position is intended to support a more connected system while maintaining each campus's ability to serve regional needs.

The details

Haynes will oversee the statewide campuses, working to align leadership and operations while supporting students, communities, and workforce needs across Washington. University officials said the position is part of a broader effort to streamline administration, reduce duplication, and strengthen partnerships with regional industries.

  • Haynes was appointed to the new role on April 8, 2026.

The players

Sandra Haynes

The newly appointed executive vice president for Washington State University's statewide campuses, bringing over 20 years of higher education leadership experience.

Washington State University

A public research university with its main campus in Pullman, Washington, and additional campuses across the state.

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The takeaway

The new executive vice president role at WSU aims to improve coordination and long-term strategy across the university's statewide campuses, supporting a more connected system while maintaining each location's ability to serve regional needs.