Washington State University named Patrick Carter permanent associate dean for research and graduate studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. A professor of biological sciences, Carter will advance research excellence, graduate education, and student success across WSU.
Washington State University is developing a new $18 million Plant Growth Facility in Wenatchee to accelerate agricultural innovation and tree fruit research. The modern, sustainable complex will replace aging greenhouses with advanced controlled-environment spaces that strengthen WSU’s leadership in plant science and sustainability.
Washington State University received $19 million to advance whole-grain research and expand access to healthy, climate-friendly foods. The initiative, led by the WSU Breadlab, will strengthen Washington’s food system from crop development to community nutrition.
WSU’s BRAIN FIT mobile clinic brought free cognitive health screenings to rural communities, revealing higher-than-average hearing loss—a key risk factor for dementia. Led by Amy Kemp, the initiative offers education, supports student research, and builds a data repository to study aging. Students gained hands-on experience while helping participants understand and manage lifestyle factors linked to brain health. The team hopes to continue the clinic with new sponsorship to expand its impact.
Washington State University researchers found that covered crops like triticale and hairy vetch can be used as renewable biofuel sources without compromising soil health. The study combines multi-year field trials with hydrothermal liquefaction to identify sustainable energy opportunities for farmers.
Wildland firefighters spend their summers steeped in woodsmoke. Whether they’re working a 16-hour shift or sleeping in a tent at a fire camp, breathing smoky air is an occupational hazard […]
A Washington State University-led study finds that descriptive language in marketing known as “positive framing” can increase consumer willingness to pay for premium products. The research highlights how subtle wording choices influence perception, pricing, and purchase decisions.
PULLMAN, Wash. — Deep in Guatemala’s Maya rainforest, a team led by Washington State University researchers captured more than just photos of jaguars, tapirs and ocelots. They also captured a rare […]
Washington State University animal scientist Zhihua Jiang has earned a second Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to collaborate with Egyptian researchers on genomic science for more efficient livestock production. His work aims to strengthen global food security and build cross-cultural scientific partnerships.
Josh Hamilton, DNP, APRN-BC, CTMH, CNE, CLNC, FAANP, presented “Unraveling anxiety and compulsion: Contemporary diagnostic and pharmacogenomic strategies for Nurse Practitioners” at the 2025 AAPPN Annual Conference in Seattle on October 4. […]
A Washington State University-led study analyzing national data from 2001 to 2022 finds that firearm injuries and deaths among youth aged 11 to 18 have increased dramatically. Firearms surpassed motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of death for adolescents around 2017, with high schoolers facing the highest risk across both urban and rural areas. The findings highlight the urgent need for youth-specific prevention strategies, firearm safety education, and secure storage policies.
Washington State University conductor Danh Pham recently completed a summer residency at Japan’s premier music conservatory, Musashino Academia Musicae, strengthening global collaboration in music education and performance. Supported by the WSU College of Arts and Sciences’ Research Enhancement Opportunity program, Pham worked with faculty, students, and ensembles across Japan. His efforts led to an invitation to return in 2027 as a rotational conductor for the Musashino Wind Ensemble National Tour, advancing cross-cultural connections through the arts and higher education.
Iris Fujiura, a Washington State University alumna and space industry executive, will lead a workshop for faculty, researchers, and innovators on investment pitching. Fujiura will discuss “Could your pitch win […]
More than half of survivors of the Sudan Ebola virus still suffer serious health problems two years post-infection and the virus can persist in semen and breast milk for months after […]
Washington State University Regents Professor Min Du has been appointed the Thelma and Max Baxter Endowed Chair in Beef Research and Education. Du’s research bridges animal science and biomedicine, advancing cattle development and human health. With support from the Baxter Endowment, Du’s program will expand its focus on beef quality, livestock production efficiency, and new insights into obesity and metabolic health.
