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.
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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
CAHNRS dean invited to national council
Dean Wright named to the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research’s (FFAR) Advisory Council for Advanced Animal Systems.
Food science panel looks at how music affects our perception of chocolate
Does milk chocolate taste creamier when you’re listening to Beethoven?
Feb. 18: Zoo nutritionist shares how big data helps exotic animals stay healthy
Heidi Bissell will share insights from her work with data that helps improve zoo animal health at the 2020 Halver Lecture in Animal Nutrition. Exotic…
Forestry Winter School helps woodland owners care for their forests
Western Washington forest owners can learn skills to care for their land at the next Winter School, Feb. 29 in Auburn. Auburn, Wash. – With…
WSU scientists team up for $12.8 million effort to improve blueberries, cranberries
Scientists team up for $12 million search for genes, valuable traits for new and tastier blueberries and cranberries.
WSU professor wins award for distinction in Extension
On learning that she had won the 2020 Extension Distinction Award from ASEV—the American Society for Enology & Viticulture—WSU associate professor and Extension specialist, Michelle…
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