economic development

To advance knowledge through creativity and innovation, WSU must bridge the gap between academia and industry.

By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC

PUYALLUP, Wash. – When Danelle Hillman found herself unemployed with a young daughter to support and another mortgage payment due, she cried for a week, then put her faith in God and a 20-year-old cheesecake recipe.

By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC

WINTHROP, Wash. – Imagine heading up to the Methow Valley to ski, hike, bike, fish or read in the shade of a Cottonwood tree for as little as $25 per night.  Welcome to North Cascades Mountain Hostel owned by the husband and wife team of Paul Smotherman and Audrey Mills.

By Marcia Hill Gossard, College of Veterinary Medicine

PULLMAN, Wash. – A Washington State University-led research team found households in rural Africa that vaccinate their cattle for East Coast fever increased their income and spent the additional money on food and education. Researchers also found that when fewer cattle died from the fever, girls were more likely to attend secondary school.

By Alyssa Patrick, Office of Economic Development

SEATTLE – Since the Commercialization Gap Fund launched at Washington State University two years ago, 14 researchers have received funding to fill the gap between their discoveries and private investment. The Washington Research Foundation (WRF) has just invested up to $1 million for the next four years in the fund.

By Craig Lawson, International Programs

SHENZHEN, China – Research and economic development in agriculture will be advanced thanks to a memorandum of understanding signed today between Washington State University and BGI, one of the world’s largest genomics companies.

By Alyssa Patrick, Office of Economic Development

SEATTLE – Washington State University employee Alexis Holzer received the Volunteer of the Year Award from the Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association on Friday.

PULLMAN, Wash. – Baskets handmade by women in a Rwandan economic cooperative will be for sale by the International Development Club 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the CUB main floor.

By Brenda Alling, WSU Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Washington State University Vancouver has received the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ Regional and Economic Development Award for the success of its Business Growth Mentor & Analysis Program in the Carson College of Business.

PULLMAN, Wash. – As part of its efforts to bring research discoveries to the public where they can make the most impact, Washington State University has established a strategic partnership with Accelerator Corporation, a health technologies investment and management firm based in Seattle.