September 16, 2019
WSU’s Charles Edwards has devised a new treatment for Brettanomyces bruxellensis (“Brett” for short)—a barrel-dwelling spoilage yeast that can taint wine, often imparting undesirable aromas and flavors.
News and information for faculty, staff, and the WSU Community
September 13, 2019
The Center for Civic Engagement is committed to making civic learning and democratic engagement a part of every student’s college education.
WSU Spokane News
September 13, 2019
Darrell Jackson wants to train a new generation of healthcare practitioners in the Inland Northwest to help people with ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases live longer, healthier and happier lives.
September 11, 2019
The first-of-its-kind development is expected to make it easier to find treatments for a disease that has destroyed millions of acres of orange, grapefruit and lemon groves around the world.
Upcoming events
September 15 12:00 am - 12:00 am
September 16 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
September 25 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Campus and Community
September 16, 2019
The report discusses projects like WSU’s new cloud authentication, Zoom teleconferencing, and enhanced connectivity across the state via the ongoing CougNet project.
September 16, 2019
The survey results will be compiled during the next few weeks and incorporated into a discussion about what spells success for the WSU system from 2020 to 2025.
September 16, 2019
The new Contracts and Real Estate Office (CREO) will draft, negotiate, and execute all real property transactions and business contracts for the university.
September 13, 2019
He succeeds Amy Roth McDuffie, from WSU Tri-Cities, who has served in the post for the College of Education since 2015.
Science & Technology
September 10, 2019
The team includes students from the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, The Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture and the Carson College of Business.
August 26, 2019
Moving can be tough, but eventually most of us acclimate to new surroundings. That’s true for humans, and research from WSU shows it’s the same for sage-grouse too.
August 21, 2019
An interdisciplinary research team led by a WSU professor will study ways to improve retention of students in engineering and computer science.
August 13, 2019
WSU scientists are helping provide a head-start for frogs overcoming long odds.
Food & Agriculture
September 11, 2019
The tour will take place on Thursday, Sept. 19 on the farm, located on Animal Science Road behind the WSU Bear Research, Education and Conservation Center in Pullman.
September 5, 2019
To make room for planned commercial development on the edge of the Pullman campus, WSU’s turfgrass farm is getting a new home where researchers will work at ways to grow more grass with fewer seeds and breed varieties that are more resistant to drought.
August 22, 2019
Not only is Ryan expected to dominate spring wheat acreage this year, WSU scientists say it could transform the market for wheat growers and their customers, here and abroad.
August 20, 2019
The Fellow designation recognizes the impact both Marsh and McCluskey have had in the field of agricultural, resource, and environmental economics.
Health & Medicine
September 11, 2019
Native populations in the U.S. experience more risk factors than the general population, but are largely underrepresented in research. Now, a WSU research team is trying to change that.
September 9, 2019
The conference, held in North America for just the second time in 50 years, includes a strong presence from the WSU Sleep and Performance Research Center, as well as scientists worldwide.
September 6, 2019
A $2.8 million grant will provide financial support for up to 40 full‑time nurse practitioner students who are interested in working in rural areas or with underserved populations.
September 5, 2019
The high-tech simulators, which can breathe, sweat, bleed, display neurological symptoms, and voice pain, provide an essential link between classroom and clinical training.
Announcements
September 16, 2019
Lithium batteries are regulated as a hazardous material under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 C.F.R., Parts 171-180).
September 16, 2019
Four panelists will speak on the topic “The Data Revolution: Analytics in Business and Sports” at the annual Power Breakfast networking event hosted by the Washington State University Carson College of Business.
September 16, 2019
Are your studies in jeopardy because your car broke down and you are having trouble find a ride from Moscow to Pullman?
September 16, 2019
The Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience invites you to a seminar in the Veterinary Biomedical Research (VBR) building, room 305 at 12:10 p.m.