February 14, 2019
“This is a poverty alleviation effort, where we can empower families to increase their economic resiliency.” — Anthony Gromko, WSU Extension
News and information for faculty, staff, and the WSU Community
Coug Life
February 15, 2019
“My plan was to go for five years and get two degrees — one in accounting and the other in business administration. But plans change.” — Vanessa Moore
February 14, 2019
Tales of romance, love, crazy connections and more shared by WSU Pullman Facebook fans.
Science & Technology
February 13, 2019
Few gifts say Happy Valentine’s Day better than wine and chocolate. But exactly what makes them so desirable, so delicious, has long remained a mystery.
Upcoming events
February 15 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm
February 16 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
February 18 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Campus and Community
February 15, 2019
Faculty from all campuses with innovative ideas to enhance student learning are encouraged to apply for this grant.
February 14, 2019
McKeirnan has made extraordinary contributions toward improving vaccination rates in communities — an issue very current in Washington state news.
February 14, 2019
While 40 percent of Washington state students are students of color, that’s matched by only 10 percent of educators, according to Katherine Rodela, an assistant professor of educational leadership.
February 12, 2019
Gaffigan is a three‑time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two‑time New York Times best‑selling author, Emmy winning top touring performer.
Science & Technology
February 13, 2019
Jim Pru, a WSU animal sciences professor, received a $450,000 grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, to explore the role of hemoglobin in pregnancy.
February 8, 2019
They say you can’t have a fire without a spark. But for WSU’s Asa Reyes‑Chavez, a fire is what sparked her interest in becoming a researcher.
February 4, 2019
Engineering, communication and business students are working together as part of an effort to explore greater opportunities for interdisciplinary studies.
January 29, 2019
Taiji Miyasaka, professor in the WSU School of Design and Construction, is creating three spherical sculptures, including a 13‑foot inhabitable structure made of clay and wood.
Food & Agriculture
February 13, 2019
WSU Extension’s upcoming Coached Planning Short Course will teach forest owners develop effective management plans for their forests, beginning Feb. 20.
February 13, 2019
WSU horticulture researchers work with scientists nationally to uncover secrets of the Rosaceae genome family, including roses, apples, almonds, cherries, pears, raspberries, strawberries.
February 1, 2019
When Pratt, aka Star‑Lord from “Guardians of the Galaxy” and a proud Pacific Northwest hobby farmer in real life, brags to his four million followers about winning a blue ribbon, you know it’s a big deal.
January 31, 2019
Amber Adams Progar, a WSU dairy management specialist, will join experts at the 15th annual Agriculture Safety Day, Tuesday, Feb. 5, in Kennewick.
Health & Medicine
February 15, 2019
The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at WSU has received initial accreditation, meeting the standards of education in exercise science developed by leading professionals and organizations.
February 14, 2019
McKeirnan has made extraordinary contributions toward improving vaccination rates in communities — an issue very current in Washington state news.
February 11, 2019
Dr. Paul Auerbach, a physician, author, and professor of medicine at Stanford, will present “Climate Change and Human Health — There Are No Boundaries.”
February 7, 2019
Second annual event will focus on solutions for behavioral health challenges.