Angela Sams

CAHNRS outstanding seniors, emerging leaders, clubs, and more were recognized during a western-themed student awards ceremony.

The hard work and creativity of 21 WSU students will be on full display as models strut the runway at this year’s fashion show.

Internationally renowned author, inventor, and autism advocate Temple Grandin will present her talk, “The World Needs All Kinds of Minds,” followed by a Q&A session and book signing. This event is free and open to the public.

Comparative animal nutritionist Kimberly Ange-van Heugten will give this year’s Halver Lecture, titled “What’s on the Menu? Evidence-based Feeding of Exotic Species.”

Livestock breeders could soon have more tools to improve the health and quality of their animals, thanks to a recent study that sheds new light on regulatory elements in the sheep genome. The findings could help livestock breeders select for beneficial traits while avoiding traits associated with disease. 

WSU plant pathologist Lindsey du Toit was recently recognized for her global contributions to the field with a prestigious medal from the Southern African Society for Plant Pathology.

Since joining the Washington State Wine Commission as its research program director a decade ago, Melissa Hansen’s goal has remained the same: to foster a connection between WSU scientists and the wine industry.

In recognition of her impactful research and outreach work, Michelle Moyer received the Walter Clore Award at the annual Washington State Grape Society conference.

For her Blended Learning project, Elle Jennings partnered with a WSU alumnus to create two Cabernet Sauvignon wines. One used grapes grown in sandy soil; the other used grapes grown in basaltic soil.

WSU Extension 4-H Associate Professor Ashley Hall recently received the Prevention Award of Excellence for her substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion work.