‘You have time’: Fall grad Abbi Prins finds opportunities on, beyond campus
Abbi Prins will build an already-launched career in the dairy industry after making a big impact at WSU
Alumni
CAHNRS alumna awarded for creating agriculture opportunities for students
CAHNRS alumna Jenica Nickels was awarded the Bridge Builder Award through Agriculture Future of America (AFA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing professional development, scholarships, and experiential opportunities to future leaders in the agriculture industry. Nickels was initially selected as one of four finalists, then Bridge Builder Award at the AFA National Conference in November. […]
First-gen grad Raylynn Fernandez gained hands-on experience in Animal Sciences
Fall 2021 graduate’s interest grew through rewarding work with animals
Food Science donations help students, school upgrade
This summer, the Puget Sound Institute of Food Technologists donated $100,000 to the WSU School of Food Science while also providing another $50,000 in student scholarships.
First gen WSU wine alumnus creates new Petit Verdot
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – At 31 years old, WSU Viticulture & Enology alumnus Noel Perez (‘20) recently created and launched a 2016 Petit Verdot under his own label, Calvario Cellars. Born in Mexico and raised in the Walla Walla Valley, Perez often accompanied his parents to their agricultural work sites where they picked asparagus, onions, […]
WSU Viticulture & Enology alumnus continues studies in France and Spain
Jake Lazar is not letting the COVID-19 pandemic interfere with plans to continue his winemaking education overseas. The 2019 WSU Viticulture & Enology graduate had envisioned a master’s program at the L’institut Agro in Montpellier, France, as his next step since his sophomore year. “COVID made it complicated, but I wasn’t going to let that […]
WSU scientists discover new, simple way to classify marine biomes
Approach shines light on how marine biomes are defined and changed by nature and humans
Longtime alumni bestow Distinguished Professorship gift
Alex and Beth Swantz established a distinguished professorship that will be used to improve teaching and learning for current WSU students.
Research competition award for Economic Sciences’ Modhurima Dey Amin
Modhurima Dey Amin won first place in a professional association’s graduate student research competition.
Wine alum credits WSU education, creates popular vintage port
Growing up in Anchorage, Alaska, Leah Adint wanted to travel someplace new for a science degree. After graduating high school in 2005, she enrolled at WSU to pursue a degree in Viticulture & Enology. She said when it came to studying wine, WSU ticked all the boxes. Adint received the Château Ste. Michelle scholarship her […]
