Elsevier and Washington State University Partner to Expand Open Access Publishing

Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics, and Washington State University (WSU) are pleased to announce a new Read and Publish (R&P) agreement for 2025. The five-year agreement marks a pioneering step in the Northwest American region, enabling WSU researchers to publish their work open access in Elsevier’s journals and ensuring their research is accessible to a global audience. 

This partnership supports WSU’s commitment to advancing knowledge and providing its researchers with seamless access to high-quality scholarly content. It reflects a shared dedication to fostering open scholarship, enhancing the visibility and impact of research, and promoting innovation across the academic community. 

Joel Cummings, Head of Collection Development, at Washington State University Libraries, said: “This agreement marks an exciting step forward, enabling more of Washington State University's research to be published open access and increasing its global accessibility. WSU researchers, who contribute significantly to Elsevier journals via ScienceDirect, will continue to play an active role in advancing academic knowledge.” 

James Tonna, VP Research Sales, Americas at Elsevier, added: “We are delighted to collaborate with Washington State University in enabling their researchers to share their work openly on a global scale. This agreement underscores our commitment to equipping institutions and researchers with the tools and access they need to inspire global collaboration and drive innovation.” 

About Washington State University 

Washington State University is a public land-grant research university dedicated to improving lives by serving the public good. Founded in 1890, WSU is also one of the oldest land-grant universities in the American West.  For more than 130 years, we have strived to unlock possibilities by empowering students, faculty, and others to create a world where all people can thrive. 

In that spirit, our community welcomes scholars from around the globe and prioritizes equitable opportunities for all. 

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About Elsevier

Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support. For over a century, we have been helping advance science and healthcare to advance human progress. We support academic and corporate research communities, doctors, nurses, future healthcare professionals and educators across 170 countries in their vital work. We do this by delivering mission-critical insights and innovative solutions that combine trusted, evidence-based scientific and medical content with cutting-edge AI technologies to help impact makers achieve better outcomes. We champion inclusion and sustainability by embedding these values into our products and culture, working with the communities that we serve. The Elsevier Foundation abre em uma nova guia/janela supports research and health partnerships around the world.

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