
The Original Storytellers Native American Film Festival 2022
This family friendly festival explores Native American culture and the challenges that face indigenous populations. We are hoping to screen films that speak truth to…

IAREC hosts Wenatchee college’s viticulture education for Hispanic community
Program helps employees in Washington specialty crop industries build professional skills.

WSU-created kits help tribal youth overcome pandemic stress, isolation
Extension educators share resilience-building tools for kids in WA’s second largest tribe

New scholarship to bring Native American students to WSU college
WSU CAHNRS will offer academic scholarships to incoming Native American students thanks to a new gift from Northwest Farm Credit Services.

Food Science ’21 PhD Pichmony Ek breaks ground for women, discovery, and better health
Fall ’21 grad built new knowledge and helped others grow as scientists.

Tribal connection inspires efforts to save salmon from toxic chemical
Stephanie Blair draws on science, and the knowledge and connection with her Native American community.

Modern Native America and environmental justice focus of free lecture Oct. 21
Best-selling author David Treuer will present “Modern Native America and Environmental Justice: Changing the Narrative of Our American Moment” as part of the Lane Lecture…

WSU Extension, AWB launch program preparing Washingtonians for remote work
New course equips rural residents with skills for post-pandemic economy

Food Science donations help students, school upgrade
This summer, the Puget Sound Institute of Food Technologists donated $100,000 to the WSU School of Food Science while also providing another $50,000 in student…

Students explore modern agriculture tech with new WSU IAREC internship
PROSSER, Wash. – Six students from two Hispanic-serving institutions in Yakima Valley explored careers in agriculture research through a new summer internship program at Washington…

Fellowship perfect fit for plant breeding student
WSU grad student Aichatou Waziri wants to make healthier food through plant breeding, and a new Fellowship will help her on her career path.

New recruiter to help WSU college students find resources for success
Elizabeth Perez takes over as the Director of Recruitment and Retention for CAHNRS.

Scholarships, connections help WSU minority students become leaders in agriculture
WSU students are helping change the face of agriculture through involvement in MANRRS.

Vicki McCracken honored as WSU Faculty Woman of Distinction
Lauded for her role as a teacher, advisor, mentor, and leader over her decades-long career at WSU, Vicki McCracken was named Faculty Woman of Distinction…

New assistant dean determined to assist underrepresented groups
Luz Maria Gordillo is CAHNRS’ new Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence

WSU project aims to support rural youth experiencing COVID stress
Kits with supplies like stress balls, fidgets, and noise cancelling headphones will be sent to 600 young people in rural Washington to use when they…

2021 graduate working to improve life for people with disabilities
New WSU Vancouver graduate Abby Griffith testified before two state legislative committees this spring about the importance of public transportation for people with disabilities.

First gen WSU wine alumnus creates new Petit Verdot
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – At 31 years old, WSU Viticulture & Enology alumnus Noel Perez (‘20) recently created and launched a 2016 Petit Verdot under…

WSU women reflect on academic accomplishments, challenges to overcome
International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, and cultural achievements of women. It is a moment to look back on the strides that women have…

Journeys of change: CAHNRS scholars reflect on Black History Month, inspirations
Scholars reflect on their personal, historic inspirations as they make their mark