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
Scientists seek causes, better predictions for South Asia’s changing monsoon
For billions, the rains of the South Asian summer monsoon are a matter of life and death.
Real talk with parents helps students avoid freshman-year risks
Moms and dads who encourage candid talk about college life can help their children survive and thrive amid the tricky transition to higher education, says…
Keeping the taste, reducing the salt
Food Science professor combining salts to improve health outcomes without affecting how tasty the food is.
WSU to use new refrigerators in study to help save honey bees
WSU’s honey bee research team will advance their study of refrigeration to fight varroa mites that harm honey bees with help from two new grants.…
Award honors Ron Mittelhammer’s lifetime of service to Cougs, WSU economics
Very few educators have touched as many minds and hearts at Washington State University as Ron Mittelhammer.
CAHNRS represents at Taste of Washington Wine
CAHNRS Dean André-Denis Wright attended the event to talk about the impact WSU’s wine science program has on the wine industry and taste some amazing…
Featured Video
The WSU Bees are getting ready to get back to work for the spring. Here’s how they survive the cold winters.