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New master’s degree expands horizons for WSU wine science students

Offered via the university’s Tri-Cities campus, the new master’s degree helps solidify WSU as a global leader in graduate-level wine science research by preparing students for successful careers in an evolving industry.

Five people in a vineyard full of green leaves and purple grapes. One person squats while reaching up into grapevines, while the others stand nearby, looking on.

Alumni establish endowment to support WSU organic farm for years to come

The new $150,000 endowment will primarily support educational experiences for students, including paid internships. It will also help the farm cover staff and equipment costs.

Sue Fairbanks and Jim Huff stand next to the water. A city skyline is in the background.

WSU trio learns about Peruvian culture, water resource management during study abroad trip 

During a trip to South America, three WSU students learned firsthand about Peru’s water resource management and Indigenous practices.

Three people stand together. Behind them are stone ruins and mountains with vegetation growing on them.

WSU student finds lost apple variety on study break

WSU student re-discovered the Wallbridge apple in Washington as part of class apple genetics project.

A person stands on a step stool reaching up into an apple tree.

108th Lind Field Day to help growers during challenging season

Scientists will walk dryland grain growers through discoveries that could save fuel, fertilizer, and other input costs at WSU’s longest-running field day.

Carter speaking, with about 40 tour members nearby, standing in a maturing wheat field, with the Lind station, trees, and parked cars in the far distance.

Graduating senior caps comprehensive Cougar experience

From flying through the air as a cheerleader to researching human health, Maddy Reyes embraced nearly every aspect of being a Coug.

A person is tossed into the air, horizontal to the ground. It appears she’s above a large scoreboard in the background. Several hands below her reach up to catch her.

Professor’s global impact on energy security featured by Fulbright France as part of America’s 250th anniversary

The Franco-American Fulbright Commission spotlighted Bin Yang’s global partnerships in sustainable fuel science as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S.A.

Yang, in cycling gear with bicycle, smiling in an urban riverside scene.

Latest Extension publication: Managing odorous house ants

A newly revised publication from WSU Extension can help homeowners identify and manage a stinky insect pest found throughout North America: the odorous house ant.

Closeup of an Tapinoma sessile ant walking on green grass