Student Success and Academic Programs

WSU honors four of our CAHNRS colleagues for their contributions during this year’s Showcase, the university’s celebration of academic excellence.

WSU student Rowena Gonzalez used fermented tea and the film it produces to create an alternative, sustainable material for apparel, and made a purse from kombucha.

Spanning three days and showcasing industry leaders, experts, and vendors, Portland, Ore.’s yearly Farwest Show is the biggest landscaping and horticulture industry event in the West. The expo creates a space for plant enthusiasts to exchange ideas, show off new products, and sell upcoming varieties. 

Three new grants will help promote education and partnerships in communities, with a common focus of working with, and learning from, native populations.

Miguel Inzunza is CAHNRS’ new director for student recruitment and retention.

WSU student Suzena Arias was an intern this summer in a program partnership between U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and student organization Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences.

Cameras, drones, and YouTube allow students to take virtual field trips to Kamiak Butte any time via the Virtual Ecology Tour.

ESCALA training helps faculty increase retention, graduation rates of underrepresented students

Four WSU graduate students recently earned acceptance into the prestigious Rockey FFAR Fellows Program.

Recent graduate Daisy Arias is fascinated with the potential for growth in the agriculture industry and is passionate about contributing to the field by changing the narrative for women in ag.