January 2026

WSU research sees rise in grant funding for 2025, in fifth straight year of growth

Washington State University research funding increased in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year, as faculty secured competitive grants supporting innovation in agriculture, health, sustainability, and economic development across Washington state and beyond.

Mountain snow and water forecasting tool developed by WSU researchers

A new tool developed by Washington State University researchers could someday provide daily or weekly forecasts of water availability in the mountains similar to a weather forecast that agencies could […]

Revolutionary technologies deeply woven into WSU’s research and teaching

Washington State University researchers are integrating artificial intelligence across research and teaching to address challenges in health, agriculture, energy, and education. The university-wide effort highlights how AI is accelerating discovery, supporting workforce development, and advancing WSU’s land-grant mission.

WSU wine industry research liaison retires from Washington State Wine Commission

Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences marks the retirement of its Wine Industry Research Liaison, recognizing decades of service advancing research collaborations with the Washington wine industry and strengthening statewide viticulture and enology partnerships.

Snapp appointed associate dean of research for CAHNRS

Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences has appointed WSU alumna Sieg Snapp as Associate Dean for Research, bringing extensive global expertise to lead interdisciplinary research efforts and strengthen impact for farmers and communities.

Death and doctors: New WSU study looks at medical student education on end-of-life care

A Washington State University study found that U.S. medical students receive limited formal education in end-of-life care, highlighting gaps in medical training and the need for evidence-based curricula that better prepare future physicians for patient and family conversations.

Decentralized social media platforms unlock authentic consumer feedback

PULLMAN, Wash. — Businesses looking for clearer insight into how consumers truly feel about their products, campaigns or brand decisions may find more authentic reactions on decentralized social media platforms, according […]