September 16, 2021
Healthy elk can contract the rapidly spreading disease, known as TAHD, by simply walking on soil contaminated previously by infected hooves.
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September 16, 2021
Global Campus as well as several professional and graduate programs saw continued growth but overall system enrollment declined 4.2% this fall.
September 14, 2021
Engineers developed the low‑cost sensor and tested it on orange juice and rice beverage samples that they spiked with the herbicide for the study.
September 10, 2021
Board members are expected to vote on funding for several construction projects, including the demolition of Johnson Hall on the Pullman campus, and a $15 million renovation of the Phase One Building in Spokane.
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September 1, 2021
The clinical simulation space will allow students the opportunity to learn about indigenous health and wellness from Native healers.
August 24, 2021
Emphasizing individual rather than community health risks from COVID‑19 appeared to create more vaccine acceptance among participants in a study led by WSU researcher Porismita Borah.
August 19, 2021
WSU researchers have developed a way to assess soil health by measuring the electric current produced by its tiniest microbes.
August 17, 2021
Researchers in WSU’s School of Design and Construction will be studying construction elements that might improve energy efficiency and affordability.
August 16, 2021
Projects include installing air quality sensors at vineyards, laboratory experiments where grapes are exposed to smoke, and using a barrier spray to protect grapes.
August 12, 2021
The perceived ability to make a difference was one of several factors that made clothing rental acceptable to Gen Z adults, according to a WSU study.
August 10, 2021
The dining time of different insects impacts a plant’s defenses and nutritional quality—a complexity uncovered in new WSU research with implications for pest management strategies.
August 9, 2021
The Natives Engaged in Alzheimer’s Research project received a $14.6 million grant from The National Institute on Aging to battle disparities associated with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
August 5, 2021
The test could provide veterinarians with a quick-and-easy way to see if a dog will have a potentially life-threatening reaction to commonly prescribed drugs.
August 2, 2021
A certain type of salmonella bacteria is more likely to cause disease and fend off antibiotics when acquired in Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa rather than in the United States.
July 29, 2021
With a $20 million federal grant, WSU will lead a multi-institutional research institute to develop artificial intelligence solutions to tackle agricultural challenges related to labor, water, weather and climate change.
July 21, 2021
The science clearly shows that the COVID-19 vaccine nearly eliminates the chances of death or serious illness related to a COVID-19 infection and is a critical element in protecting public health locally and worldwide.
July 20, 2021
When it comes to craft beer, a WSU‑led study found that the flavor doesn’t have to be all in the hops.
July 19, 2021
New WSU research shows LGBTQ+ students in Washington State are at a higher risk for psychological distress as a result of bullying, particularly in conservative school districts.
July 16, 2021
Shain Wright, a second year student in the Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education doctoral program, was selected to serve a one‑year term as WSU’s student regent.
July 15, 2021
The psychological toll of losing a job due to COVID‑19 caused many young hotel and restaurant workers to consider changing careers, according to new WSU research.