October 22, 2012

General News

  • 10-22-12 Tacoma News Tribune – Researchers at WSU Prosser trying to measure cold-hardiness for apple, cherry growers
  • 10-21-12 Seattle Times – WSU raises $17 million for Wine Science Center
  • 10-21-12 Cambodian Herald – WSU researcher finds that engaging elementary school students in science improves test scores in math and language arts
  • 10-21-12 Seattle Times – WSU professor, hears little talk about legalization.
  • 10-21-12 The Horse – WSU Lecture: Assessing Equine Heart Murmur Significance
  • 10-20-12 Tri-City Herald – WSU raises $17 so far for Wine Science Center in Tri-Cities
  • 10-20-12 Ghanamma – WSU researchers find viral alliances overcoming plant defences
  • 10-19-12 US News and World Report – The problem with herbicides is most pronounced in the southeast according to WSU researcher
  • 10-19-12 Wired – “This is a great study,” said John Reganold, a soil scientist at WSU who was not involved in the research
  • 10-19-12 Walla Walla Union-Bulletin – WSU prof is a leading expert in the U.S. on the benefits of organic foods and the pesticide levels in foods
  • 10-19-12 The Columbian – Old bridge toll bills will be in the mail soon
(For previous media headlines, click on the “WSU in the Media” link in the left-hand navigation column)

 
Higher Ed

  • 10-19-12 Chronicle of Higher Ed – What’s a Better Way to Assess Colleges? Adjust the Measures, Report Says

 
Sports
  • 10-22-12 Spokesman Review – Idaho coach fired; Gesser takes over
  • 10-20-12 WSU Athletics – Cougars Have Solid Showing at Head of the Spokane
  • 10-20-12 The Olympian – Cougs’ bye week more a work week
(For a current list of WSU athletic news and media headlines, click on the “Sports Headlines” link in the left-hand navigation column.)

 
Blogs/Opinion