Founding chair of V&E department named Future 40 Tastemaker by Wine Enthusiast
Jean Dodson Peterson, the founding chair of the Department of Viticulture and Enology, was recently named one of Wine Enthusiast magazine’s Future 40 Tastemakers.
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WSU grad student learns intricacies of cork-making during Portugal trip
WSU’s Megan Meharg was one of 11 students selected to visit Portugal this summer through a scholarship program hosted by Cork Supply, a manufacturer of corks for the wine and spirits industry.
WSU wine science department to debut new curriculum in fall 2024
Starting this fall, Washington State University viticulture and enology undergraduates will experience a revitalized curriculum that comprehensively prepares them for wine industry careers.
WSU alumna returns as V&E department’s newest winemaker
As the newest winemaker in WSU’s Department of Viticulture & Enology, alumna Madelyn Caleron is living out her passion.
WSU grape smoke exposure researcher Tom Collins elevated to associate professor
WSU’s V&E department has promoted wine scientist Tom Collins from assistant professor to associate professor.
Making CAHNRS better: Awards go to outstanding faculty and staff
Great teachers and advisors, forward-thinking researchers, inspiring Extension specialists, and an impactful team were recognized with annual Faculty and Staff Awards.
Love of food science leads WSU grad student to research solutions for smoke-affected wines
Charity Maosah’s passion for agriculture and food science stems from an inquisitive personality and a childhood spent on her family’s farm in Kenya.
New, old WSU energy initiatives partner to provide sustainable solutions
Washington State University’s new Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF) is partnering with the WSU Extension Energy Program to innovate energy solutions for the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Auction of Washington Wines event raises more than $150,000 for WSU wine science research
WSU wine science faculty, staff, and students joined vintners and other wine industry members for the 2024 Auction of Washington Wines Private Barrel Auction.
First-gen WSU transfer student looks ahead to bright future in wine industry
WSU transfer student Hector Estrada knows that when he graduates with a bachelor’s degree in viticulture and enology this spring, he’ll have the work experience and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the wine industry.
