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
University students create new wine for auction to benefit WSU Viticulture & Enology
An exclusive wine created by seniors of the WSU wine science program will be available for purchase at this month’s Auction of Washington Wines Private…
Washington State University Extension to provide prediabetes risk screening in SW WA
WSU Extension helps Washington residents learn if they are at risk for diabetes in April screenings.
Award will help study and fight soil compaction
WSU scientists Haly Neely leads soil compaction study using funds from prestigious New Innovator Award she won.
WSU student envisions a future of life on Mars in senior fashion showcase
High fashion often looks out of this world. WSU senior Brandon Dunbar is designing pieces to be worn on another planet. Dunbar’s style has echoes…
Zeitgeist in fashion: Virtual WSU Fashion Show explores moods, challenges of 2021
Apparel design students present 2021 WSU Fashion Show by video.
First gen WSU wine alumnus creates new Petit Verdot
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – At 31 years old, WSU Viticulture & Enology alumnus Noel Perez (‘20) recently created and launched a 2016 Petit Verdot under…
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