Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean
Dr. Wendy Powers is the inaugural Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences. Joining CAHNRS on Aug. 15, 2022, Powers embodies the land-grant mission through her collaborative work with agricultural producers and research peers nationwide.
As a scientist, Powers linked research discovery with outreach to the livestock industry, providing knowledge and tools to help producers reduce their environmental impacts while staying competitive and meeting growing consumer demand. She holds a doctorate in animal science and a master’s degree in dairy science from the University of Florida, and a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Cornell University.
From the Dean’s Desk
Trust
Cougar pride sculpture located on the northeast corner of Martin Stadium Scot Hulbert and I are in Baltimore through Wednesday this week, attending the national annual meeting for Extension directors leaders. The sessions' focus has…
First Impressions
Young apple trees in Wenatchee, Washington. Wenatchee was a blast. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the Stemilt Growers packing and shipping facility and hearing about the strong partnership between the research team at Stemilt…
Boosted
Congratulations to the Fall Festival prize and scholarship winners! And thank you to the many chair, faculty, and director ice cream servers! I hope students had as much fun as I did. The CAHNRS organizing…
Start of a new season!
I wasn’t sure what to expect while watching the U of I versus WSU football game last weekend at a stadium suite. Although I was surprised to see the Vandals gear, I should not have…
Getting out there
Students are settling in. Most have found their way to class by now. I met with one department chair today who shared that one of the things they enjoy most about the position is the…
Excited to be part of CAHNRS!
I invite you to join me as I learn more about CAHNRS and share my discoveries, thoughts, and reflections. I am excited to travel around Washington to see the CAHNRS programs in action and meet with the great minds responsible for making a difference across the state.