WSU, BYU release three new quinoas bred for global food security, nutrition
Three new WSU quinoa varieties help farmers improve nutrition and food security.

Parenting tips can reduce substance use in first-year college students
WSU-designed handbook helps parents become advisors and coaches to young adults leaving for first year of college.

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 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 Extension part of grant to boost mental health resources in rural, underserved areas
WSU Extension is part of a new program created to increase access to mental health treatment and recovery for students in rural and underserved school districts.

In-Person Fairs Are Back! Extension Showcases Its Work Around the State
As in-person fairs roared back to life across Washington, WSU Extension helped make the experience safe and successful

Pick a pumpkin at the WSU organic farm
The WSU Eggert Family Organic Farm will host U-Pick pumpkin times on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 7, and 8.

Food texture key to eating habits in children with Down syndrome
WSU study finds children with Down syndrome prefer food with a crispy, oily mouthfeel and don’t like brittle or gooey foods, which can lead to less nutritious diet.

Excellence award honors Extension Parenting Team’s support for underserved families
Award-winning team helps underserved families build healthy skills for life.

New grant to help youth in foster care succeed in college
A new study led by WSU faculty wants to make the transition to higher education less intimidating and more realistic for youths in the foster care system, thanks to a five-year, $3.8 million grant.