WSU Wagyu breeders announce their first dual-inheritance hornless heifer
Wagyu cattle breeders at WSU reached a milestone this summer, confirming their first homozygous polled heifer.
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WSU Extension unit recognized nationally for expanding broadband access
The National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals recognized WSU Extension’s Community and Economic Development unit for their broadband work and leadership over the summer.
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.
Saipan students join WSU to promote future growth and success
WSU is working with Northern Marianas College to help build and sustain the next generation workforce on the islands.
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 ecosystem sciences students to study environmental sustainability at Danish university
Brooke Stutzer and Ellie Watts, ecosystem sciences seniors at WSU, will spend the fall 2024 semester studying abroad at Denmark’s Aarhus University. The experience is part of a two-year pilot program that advances international education and research collaboration in environmental sustainability.
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 students SOAR with new mentoring program
WSU launches a new pilot program that connects students with mentors.
Students compete to attract next-gen consumers in Columbia capstone challenge
Drawing on their knowledge of trends in society and the apparel industry, WSU students competed to solve real-world challenges with Columbia Sportswear.
Aspiring first-gen mentor helps find greener food future
Mentorship changed Miguel Rosas’ life, putting him on a path to help feed the world through science.
