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
New professor uses high-tech sensors to study forest threats, resilience
Forest ecologist lifts his vantage point to discover how forests can survive devastating changes
Bee efficiency boosts diversified farming
New WSU research finds the more diverse a farm’s plant population, the more beneficial it is for bee pollinators, and the more efficiently those pollinators…
Lifetime award honors industry impact of WSU’s ‘Dr. Christmas Tree’
WSU’s Gary Chastagner has a passion for Christmas trees and science. That passion has led to a rewarding career and lifetime achievement award from the…
Satellites show promise as tool for monitoring crop development
Images from space could be the next leap ahead for farmers seeking to monitor their crops over large or scattered plots.
Jan 17-18: Cascadia Grains Conference helps revitalize local grain economy
Two-day event helps grow a regional grain economy west of the Cascades.
Research shows boredom is on the rise for adolescents, especially girls
New research finds boredom is rising year after year for U.S. teens.
Featured Video
The WSU Bees are getting ready to get back to work for the spring. Here’s how they survive the cold winters.