Grizzly bears at Washington State University are testing coolers for manufacturers to earn “bear-resistant” certification, ensuring cooler designs withstand bear contact, as part of a project that benefits both product research and bear enrichment while helping wild bears avoid habituation to human food. » More ...
Nancy Li Schmidt and her family are actively engaged in worldschooling, a form of homeschooling where their children learn through travel and real-world experiences, fostering independence, global awareness, and compassion as they explore various countries and cultures during extended journeys. » More ...
Robert “Bob” Appleyard (’75 Zool., ’79 MS Environ. Sci., ’86 PhD Vet. Sci.) rowed with Cougar Crew all four years of college, coached Washington State University’s women’s crew team for a year during graduate school, and went on to become a longtime race official with the United State Rowing Association (USRowing) and International Federation of Rowing Associations (FISA).
In 2023, he gave the keynote address during Cougar Crew Days. Find his speech below.
Washington State University researchers adapt livestock and crops such as potatoes, apples, and wheat to feed a more crowded, warming planet. » More ...
Washington State University Cougar license plates, highly visible throughout the Pacific Northwest, not only symbolize Cougar pride but also serve as a means of supporting WSU scholarships. » More ...