"White papers" are letters from President Millner to key alumni, donors and other friends of the university that keep them abreast of important WSU activities. The following white papers have been issued recently:
- July 2010: Student Accomplishments
- November 2009: Strong Enrollment
- February 2009: Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement
- October 2008: WSU ranked among America's Best
- October 2007: Envisioning WSU in 2030
- August 2007: Taking the National Stage
- May 2007: Hit the Ground Running
- February 2007: A Student Success Story
- June 2006: A Legacy of Making Personal Connections
- September 2005: The Benefits of Education
- April 2005: Accreditation Review
- June 2004: WSU-Davis Update
- February 2004: Planning Initiatives
- June 2003: Undergraduate Research
- February 2003: 'Changing Minds, Changing Lives'