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CAHNRS showcases Cougar Gold, honey, wine, and more at local food festival

July 24, 2026

The mid-summer heat didn’t deter a consistent stream of foodies from stopping by the Cougar-themed tents at this year’s Crave! Northwest festival in Spokane.

By Angela Sams, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

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Dr. Universe explains how butterflies taste with their feet

July 23, 2026

WSU entomologist Rich Zack helps Dr. Universe explain how butterflies use taste receptors on their feet to find food and the right plants for their young.

By Melissa Mayer, University Marketing and Communications

WSU Police co-sponsor National Night Out event in Pullman

July 23, 2026

The free event is intended to support outreach efforts that help build trust, foster collaboration, and strengthen public safety.

By Communications staff, Washington State University

Human Resource Services launches refreshed website

July 22, 2026

Improvements to page navigation, expanded training resources, and a centralized home for announcements are among changes to the recently relaunched website.

By RJ Wolcott, WSU News & Media Relations

CAHNRS Cougs, Cosmic Crisp® apples bring community together for USA 250th party

July 22, 2026

Steve and Sarah Vining celebrated the nation’s 250th birthday by bringing their Loon Lake community together for a floating WSU tailgate featuring more than 300 donated Cosmic Crisp® apples.

By Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

New grant supports WSU astronomer’s search for elusive black holes

July 22, 2026

Vivienne Baldassare will use early data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory to explore how the universe’s first massive black holes formed.

By Will Ferguson, WSU News & Media Relations

Construction management program expands to meet demand

July 21, 2026

With industry support, the program will be increasing student enrollment while continuing to invest in faculty with significant industry experience to support its hands-on, experiential curriculum.

By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture