Recent News
WSU uses history to breed better cherries
Researchers delve into the written records kept by longtime WSU cherry breeder Thomas Toyama to pursue even better varieties.
Externship gives WSU veterinary students a look at the day-to-day of bovine medicine
A unique WSU program is helping address a shortage of food-animal veterinarians by immersing students in the realities of large-animal practice.
Two appointments to WSU’s Board of Regents announced
WSU alumni Fé LopezGaetke and Mary Nam will fill two of the governing board’s recent vacancies.
Electrochemical Society honors WSU scientist for sensor research
Praveen Sekhar has received a top honor from the Electrochemical Society for his work developing next-generation sensor technologies.
Carson students learn to ‘survive’ credit card use
An interactive financial literacy simulation taught Carson College students about the long-term costs of credit card debt by turning spending decisions into real-world lessons.
Dr. Universe explains why smoke makes honey bees calm
In the latest Ask Dr. Universe, a curious 10‑year‑old learns how smoke disrupts honey bee alarm signals and helps beekeepers safely work around hives.
Carson College of Business student consultants boost Washington hotels’ performance
WSU business students put their consulting skills to work this spring, developing recommendations that could shape operations at two Washington hotels.
New master’s degree expands horizons for WSU wine science students
Beginning this fall, students can pursue an advanced degree in viticulture and enology at WSU.
WSU student-athletes post best-ever GPA average
In addition to an average GPA of 3.44, 59 members of Cougar teams earned 4.0s in spring 2026.