Long-term study confirms pollen-replacing feed strengthens honey bee colonies 

New study shows a man-made food source provided honey bees a nutritious diet at a commercial scale.

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WSU scientists capture a bear’s eye view of life in the Arctic

WSU researchers recently attached video cameras to collars on several Arctic grizzly bears to learn more about their lives.

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16 faculty earn tenure and promotion in 2026

Congratulations to the 16 faculty members who earned tenure and/or promotion this year!

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WSU turfgrass professor and area farmer make national ‘Ask This Old House’ appearance

Prof. Michael Neff to appear on the PBS show Ask This Old House talking about grass seed production

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WSU, partners celebrate 20-year collaboration focused on transforming waste into energy

For nearly 20 years, Washington’s Waste to Fuels Technology partnership has been finding ways to turn waste products into usable energy.

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Hug your boo: More affection — not equal amounts — strengthens romantic ties

New research finds that the more affection in a relationship, the better — even if that affection is imbalanced

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Boosting, retaining students key for newly named CAHNRS associate dean

Nancy Deringer named CAHNRS associate dean for student success and academic programming.

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Death and doctors: New WSU study looks at medical student education on end-of-life care

Medical students in the U.S. receive little or no formal training in helping patients through end-of-life issues, finds new WSU review.

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Watching grass grow ‘endlessly fascinating’ for newly endowed WSU professor

Michael Neff was recently named the Washington Turfgrass Seed Commission Professor at WSU.

Bluegrass farm- Neff