Practice facility opens May 1

The Matsui Seed Co. didn’t just stumble upon WSU as a partner for these trials. Its president, Kunihiko Matsui, is a Coug who is passionate about working with his alma mater to help introduce new varieties to the U.S.

WSU and University of Idaho pledged a combined $1 million toward the new terminal, which will be six times larger than the current facility to accommodate growing passenger volumes.

Funded by a $300,000 National Science Foundation award, the 10‑week program expands WSU’s partnership with Germany’s Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences.

Stephanie Seifert has been named as a co‑lead investigator for a new National Science Foundation-funded institute designed to advance research and education around viral emergence.

Each WSU campus is hosting an array of events and activities this month for new and returning students, their families, and the Cougar community at‑large.

Students, faculty, staff, and members of the community are invited to join the inauguration celebration, set for Aug. 18 in Bryan Hall Auditorium.