Hands-On Learning: Students Spend Spring Break in the Field

Lindsey du Toit, chair of WSU’s Department of Plant Pathology, was recently recognized with the prestigious Christiaan Hendrik Persoon Medal for her global contributions to the field. She is only the second female scientist to receive the medal, the highest honor of the Southern African Society for Plant Pathology. ↑ Back to top

Congratulations to Priya Chakrabarti Basu, Assistant Professor of Pollinator Health and Apiculture, for two recent awards honoring her research on pollinators.

WSU Viticulture Professor and Extension Specialist Michelle Moyer recently received the Walter Clore Award from the Washington State Grape Society. Open to all Washington grape growers and wine industry members, the award recognizes individuals who are actively involved in WSGS and have consistently provided service to their community and the state’s grape industry. ↑ Back […]

Ashley Hall recently received the Prevention Award of Excellence from the Washington State Healthcare Authority’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery for her substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion work. Hall, a WSU Extension 4-H associate professor, is especially passionate about her firearm injury prevention work and her involvement with the 4-H Teens Helping […]

Diane and the Skagit Food Waste Prevention Team received the Third Place National Award for Excellence in Teamwork for their consumer-focused food waste reduction campaign, From Farm to Table, Not to Trash: A Community Approach to Reducing Food Waste. ↑ Back to top

Margaret was honored for her 55 years of dedicated service to the profession, marked by innovative programming, exceptional leadership, successful grant development, and numerous awards. Her contributions exemplify her deep commitment to NEAFCS and the field of Family and Consumer Sciences. ↑ Back to top

Susie Craig and the CAHNRS Marketing and Communications team (M. Ziegler, S. Schaub, E. Vasquez, A. Powers, S. Weybright, and J. Roberts) earned national recognition from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, taking first place in the Communication Award Category for Radio and Podcasts. Food Safety in a Minute – a weekly […]

Congratulations to Professor Zhihua Jiang, member of the Department of Animal Sciences, for receiving his second Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. The Fulbright Scholar Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange initiative. Through the award, Jiang, an internationally recognized expert in animal phenomics and genomics, will join Egyptian colleagues in collaborative research for more […]