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WSU cultivating new Perennial Grass Breeding and Ecology Farm research site

To make room for planned commercial development on the edge of the Pullman campus, WSU’s turfgrass farm is getting a new home where researchers will work at ways to grow more grass with fewer seeds and breed varieties that are more resistant to drought.

Michael Neff with fields in the background.

Jan. 14: Future City STEM school competition

PULLMAN, Wash. – Teams are forming for the regional Future City Competition for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students from Washington, Idaho and Montana, which will be hosted by Washington State University on Saturday, Jan. 14.

WSU reaffirms support for student conduct process

PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University’s vice president of student affairs on Friday reaffirmed the university’s support of the university’s student conduct process in the wake of questions raised by the Seattle Times and allegations made by APIC and other organizations.

Through Sept. 22: Students display shelters for the homeless

By Zahra Debbek, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture intern PULLMAN, Wash. – Creative, affordable shelters for the homeless that were researched, designed and built by Washington State University graduate students are on display through Sept. 22 in the Carpenter Hall gallery.

Construction engineering degree addresses industry needs

PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University will begin offering a bachelor of science degree in construction engineering in fall 2016, bolstering its efforts to meet high demand in the heavy construction industry.

March 26: WSU hosts fourth annual public hackathon

By Marissa Mararac, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Registration is open to the public for the free, annual 36-hour Washington State University Pullman hackathon, which will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 26, in the Smith CUE.

Students win national award to promote entrepreneurship

By Michelle Fredrickson, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Three Washington State University students have been awarded the 2015 University Innovation Fellowship, which will support them in a year-long project to encourage student entrepreneurship on campus.