“From the Ground Up” is a bi-weekly blog from Raj Khosla, the Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean, showcasing the statewide initiatives, scholarly achievements, and community partnerships led by WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences.
The blog highlights our college’s contributions to research, instruction, and Extension, while recognizing the accomplishments of faculty, staff, and students. Each post will offer insights into ongoing projects, strategic collaborations, and outreach efforts that exemplify CAHNRS’ commitment to its land-grant mission.
We invite readers to explore our college’s latest contributions to advancing knowledge, supporting communities, and shaping future leaders.
Conversations that build our capacity, from DC to Pullman
Over the last two weeks I was reminded over and again of the incredible capacity, momentum, and dedication for state-serving research, education, a…
Championing programs, partnerships, and no-longer-hidden gems
Over the past three decades of my career in higher education, I have had opportunities to visit over forty land-grant institutions across our count…
CAHNRS at work across Washington
Over the last two weeks, I traveled across Washington and experienced firsthand the amazing work taking place throughout our college.
Shining spotlights on our talents, priorities, and opportunities
As we advance through the spring semester, which is in full swing, the last two weeks have been filled with inspiring conversations and visits that…
A new year powered by optimism and hope
It is my great pleasure to welcome students, faculty, and staff back to our campuses and centers as we begin another remarkable year of learning, d…
Reflections on food, flooding, and giving back
This season is one of giving, gratitude, generosity, grace, and grounding—a time to celebrate kindness and reflect on our shared journeys. We are…
Growing partnerships that drive our land-grant mission
This fall, my travels across the Pacific Northwest have highlighted a powerful truth: Partnerships are the lifeblood of the land-grant mission.
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Changing with the times and building legacies for tomorrow
The future calls for bold change. We cannot rely on yesterday’s methods to solve today’s challenges; we must reimagine how we deliver on our mi…
From silos to synergistic solutions
Sixty days into my role, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the depth of collaboration and partnerships that define CAHNRS—within o…
Advocacy, engagement, and impact
As October progresses forward, I have had an exciting, productive, busy, yet rewarding country-spanning experience over just the last couple of wee…
Listening, learning, leading: one month in
Today marks one month since I stepped into my current role, and with each passing day, my appreciation for CAHNRS’ mission and impact continues t…
Say ‘Yes’ before you say ‘No’
Greetings Colleagues: As I wrap up my first couple of weeks on campus, I want to share how excited and energized I am by what I have seen and learn…