Karina Gallardo, Colette Casavant honored with 2023 DEI awards
Karina Gallardo and Colette Casavant are the 2023 recipients of the inaugural Faculty and Staff Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence Awards, respectively, from WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences.
WSU, WSDA to help small, diverse businesses succeed through new regional food center
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University and the Washington State Department of Agriculture have partnered with the new Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center, launched by the U.S. […]
Community prevention systems can reduce gun violence among youth in rural areas
Firearm injury is the primary cause of death for U.S. children and adolescents. WSU, the University of Washington, and Arizona State University have partnered to examine how early prevention systems in communities can change that sobering statistic.
WSU viticulture Extension specialist receives award, promotion to full professorship
WSU Viticulture Professor and Extension Specialist Michelle Moyer has been promoted to full professorship and recognized with the Faculty Excellence in Extension Award.
WineVit showcases important WSU student and faculty wine science research
Washington State University research representation was strong at the recent WineVit conference, with many faculty, staff, and students taking home awards for their hard work.
WSU scientists offer research, advice for successful vineyard management
From unpredictable weather to pests and diseases, vineyard managers contend with a lot of challenges. Sessions at the recent WineVit conference showed that Washington State University scientists are determined to help Washington’s grape growers be successful and prosperous.
WSU scientist contributes to important soil carbon sequestration research
Kirsten Ball, a post-doctoral researcher with WSU’s Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR), is working to understand the short- and long-term potential for organic amendments to improve carbon storage in soils of agricultural systems.
WSU Extension awarded grant to promote digital inclusion in rural Grays Harbor County
A new grant will help WSU’s Grays Harbor County Extension advance its mission of bringing digital resources directly to Native nations and rural communities.
WSU tree fruit Extension specialist recognized with Latino Leadership Award
Bernardita Sallato, a WSU assistant professor and tree fruit Extension specialist, received the Latino Leadership Award from the Washington State Tree Fruit Association for her outreach work with the Hispanic community.
Q&A: Viticulture & Enology Department Founding Chair Jean Dodson Peterson
Jean Dodson Peterson joined WSU this fall as founding chair of the newly established Department of Viticulture and Enology. In a Q&A, she describes her goals for the department, including combatting climate change’s effect on grapes and curriculum redesign.
