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.
Plant Sciences Building
The Plant Sciences Building continues WSU’s land-grant legacy by training the next generation of researchers and industry professionals.
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CAHNRS News
Demand grows for WSU graduates in agriculture, sustainability
WSU students developing skills in agriculture can look forward to strong career prospects
Teamwork closes a loop to help farmers and consumers
WSU assembled a team of scientists to study how berry growers in Whatcom County can put dairy farm waste to use in their fields.
Jan 11-14: Soil Health: Measuring and Managing
The WSU Farmers Network hosts a Soil Health webinar series, Jan. 11-14 via Zoom.
Participants invited to help launch new Western Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agriculture initiative
Help launch a multi-state effort supporting new and better ways to grow and market food in homes, urban communities.
Jan. 22: Online Family Foresters Workshop shares technology, skills for forest professionals
Family forests are vital to the economy and quality of life in the Inland Northwest.
Career transition for researcher focused on life changes
Matthew Bumpus takes over as chair of WSU’s Department of Human Development on January 1.
Featured Video
The WSU Bees are getting ready to get back to work for the spring. Here’s how they survive the cold winters.