With 22 majors, 19 minors, and 27 graduate programs, the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences is one of the largest and most innovative colleges at WSU.
Leaders in Discovery
In 2016, CAHNRS secured research funding exceeding $83 million, which accounts for more than 40% of all WSU research funding.
Support for Students
CAHNRS awards roughly $700,000 in scholarships annually. And to enhance experiences and opportunities, students can participate in 40 different clubs and organizations.
Real-World Impacts
CAHNRS Cougs extend science to serve individuals, families, and communities at home and around the world. Our impacts enhance quality of life, improve ecological and economic systems, and advance agricultural science.
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CAHNRS News
Pruning tour offers hands-on lessons, shaping WA 38 trees for best growth
Circled by more than 75 apple growers and orchard managers, Washington State University researcher Stefano Musacchi took a willowy first-year WA 38 tree in…
Washington Red Raspberry Commission presents check for endowed chair
WSU alumni & raspberry farmers Adam and Julie Enfield joined WSU dignitaries like CAHNRS Dean Wright to present a $1.5 million check for the endowed…
WSU compost facility earns organic registration from Washington Dept. of Agriculture
To help local organic farms grow food more economically and sustainably, compost from Washington State University’s Compost Facility is now registered as organic by the…
Through art, Extension partnership helps rural kids, communities explore science, animal health
Small, rural Washington communities often lack the resources to launch young people into careers in science and technology that can help solve local challenges…
Animal Sciences seminar shares how dog genome insights fight cancer, protect human health
Distinguished geneticist Elaine Ostrander shares how insights into the genome of dogs can help fight cancer and unravel complexities in human disease, at an upcoming…
Season of the spider: WSU scientists ease fears over arachnids of autumn
Abigail Hayes’ phone chimes as she tends to Arachne, her shy, pet tarantula. The friend on the other end has found a nasty-looking customer:…
Featured Video
The WSU Bees are getting ready to get back to work for the spring. Here’s how they survive the cold winters.