WSU Global continues to grow while other campuses see enrollment declines
Global Campus as well as several professional and graduate programs saw continued growth but overall system enrollment declined 4.2% this fall.
Press Releases
New 3D‑printed sensor can detect glyphosate in beverages
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.
WSU Regents meeting in Pullman Sept. 16–17
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.
Indigenous-developed simulation space planned for WSU Spokane with Bank of America grant
The clinical simulation space will allow students the opportunity to learn about indigenous health and wellness from Native healers.
Individualistic COVID‑19 vaccine messages had best effect in U.S. study
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.
Measuring electric current in soil could provide answers on soil health
WSU researchers have developed a way to assess soil health by measuring the electric current produced by its tiniest microbes.
WSU and Palouse Habitat for Humanity announce research partnership to promote long term housing affordability
Researchers in WSU’s School of Design and Construction will be studying construction elements that might improve energy efficiency and affordability.
Wine scientists running studies to combat smoke exposure
Projects include installing air quality sensors at vineyards, laboratory experiments where grapes are exposed to smoke, and using a barrier spray to protect grapes.
Gen Z willing to rent clothes to reduce waste
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.
Study shows pest attack-order changes plant defenses
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.
