In a camper down by the river: WSU students spend spring break helping cows, newborn calves

Four students spent spring break living amongst, and helping care for, the university’s beef cattle herd during calving season.

3 people stand around a large cow, all petting it. The person on the right has his left arm in a sling.

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.

Close up of a hand placing a white rectangle into a honey bee box.

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.

Top third is the underside of a grizzly bear's muzzle. 4 wolves stand on snow in front of the bear.

16 faculty earn tenure and promotion in 2026

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

Crimson WSU coug head logo above the words Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

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

2 people shake hands in a field. They are surrounded by television equipment.

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.

A person in yellow protective gear and a gas mask stands next to scientific equipment on a hill that is emitting lots of steam. There is a red tape barrier around the mound.

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

Young couple is holding hands backlit by a sunset.