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A compound derived from an extreme microbe is being tested by WSU researchers as a potential new way to protect apples from fire blight and Listeria.

The method offers promise for more effective separation of plastics at recycling centers, which would help reduce landfill waste.

The funding, provided by longtime WSU supporters Tom and Barbara Wilson and first-time donor Barbara Stephanus, will match philanthropic contributions to student scholarships through the college’s Medicine Multiplied campaign.

WSU scholar Joe Gladstone is partnering with the University of Melbourne to advance global research on how Indigenous values shape business leadership, entrepreneurship, and community-focused decision-making.

WSU students partnered with Visit Vancouver to develop real-world tourism strategies, identifying new event opportunities and marketing ideas that highlight the city’s growing potential as a regional destination.

WSU students contributed more than 250 hours of service and raised over $10,000 to support Pullman businesses, strengthening ties between campus and the community.