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
Dean, Animal Sciences faculty build student, research connections at convention
Fostering Washington State University’s ongoing partnerships with Northwest beef producers, the Dean of CAHNRS, André-Denis Wright, joined faculty, students and alumni from the Department…
Students gain career skills at Agriculture Future of America Leader’s Conference
More than 20 students from the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences travelled to Kansas City, Mo., to attend the 2018 Agriculture…
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…
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