“From the Ground Up” is a bi-weekly blog from Raj Khosla, the Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean, showcasing the statewide initiatives, scholarly achievements, and community partnerships led by WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences.
The blog highlights our college’s contributions to research, instruction, and Extension, while recognizing the accomplishments of faculty, staff, and students. Each post will offer insights into ongoing projects, strategic collaborations, and outreach efforts that exemplify CAHNRS’ commitment to its land-grant mission.
We invite readers to explore our college’s latest contributions to advancing knowledge, supporting communities, and shaping future leaders.
The power of seeing, learning, and leading—together
The inaugural CAHNRS Dean’s Leadership Tour was more than a journey across our state. It was a defining moment of connection, purpose, and shared…
Sustaining excellence in student success, generosity, innovation, and FY2027 budget
As we bring this academic year to a close, we do so with a deep sense of pride and purpose. The past weeks have been filled with powerful moments n…
State of the College, celebration of excellence, and looking ahead
It was my honor to deliver the first State of the College Address as the twentieth dean of CAHNRS on April 30 in Johnson Annex. The strong turnout …
Emphasizing and fostering student experience and excellence
Much of the past week has been devoted to the annual reviews of our CAHNRS chairs and directors. Between these formal reviews, I took part in a ser…
New opportunities to share our strengths and bounty
There is remarkable momentum in our college this spring for our peers and visitors, our alumni, and our partners in industry. Over the past two wee…
Listening, learning, and seeing the people and partners of CAHNRS
Over the past two weeks, I have been on the road—listening, learning, and seeing firsthand the remarkable impact CAHNRS is delivering in partners…
Conversations that build our capacity, from DC to Pullman
Over the last two weeks I was reminded over and again of the incredible capacity, momentum, and dedication for state-serving research, education, a…
Championing programs, partnerships, and no-longer-hidden gems
Over the past three decades of my career in higher education, I have had opportunities to visit over forty land-grant institutions across our count…
CAHNRS at work across Washington
Over the last two weeks, I traveled across Washington and experienced firsthand the amazing work taking place throughout our college.
Shining spotlights on our talents, priorities, and opportunities
As we advance through the spring semester, which is in full swing, the last two weeks have been filled with inspiring conversations and visits that…
A new year powered by optimism and hope
It is my great pleasure to welcome students, faculty, and staff back to our campuses and centers as we begin another remarkable year of learning, d…
Reflections on food, flooding, and giving back
This season is one of giving, gratitude, generosity, grace, and grounding—a time to celebrate kindness and reflect on our shared journeys. We are…