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 fiscal year 2020, CAHNRS secured more than $84 million in extramural funding. Our College accounts for more than 31 percent of all WSU extramural funding.
Support for Students
CAHNRS awards more than $850,000 in scholarships annually. 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
June 11: Go hands-on with forest, range stewardship at Forest Owners Field Day
Field day helps owners understand, steward, and enhance their forests and rangelands.
Students bring fresh ideas to reach next-gen consumers in real-world merchandising challenge
Students’ capstone competition seeks to solve real-world challenges for Nordstrom, Kurt Geiger London, and Zulily
Partnership shares genetics for earlier ripening, grower-friendly sweet cherries
New agreement allows researchers to exchange and study genetic material for high-flavor, next-gen cherries
Four-year college students drink more, use marijuana less than community college peers
WSU scientist finds students at 4-year colleges and universities drink nearly twice as much alcohol as their peers in 2-year colleges, but community college students…
‘Highest honor’ for renowned WSU biochemist
WSU Regent’s Professor John Browse elected to National Academy of Sciences.
May 20: Learn how to make forests healthier, safer
Gain knowledge to ensure forests are healthy, productive, and safe from fire.
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The WSU Bees are getting ready to get back to work for the spring. Here’s how they survive the cold winters.