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WSU researchers look to head off COVID-19’s deadly pneumonia

May 14, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

A discovery by a Washington State University researcher may hold the key to preventing the severe, deadly pneumonia seen with COVID-19. » More ...

WSU sophomore wins national Goldwater scholarship for junior, senior years

May 13, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

Washington State University genetics and cell biology major Sean Thompson has been awarded the prestigious national Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship available to those intending to pursue careers in math, the natural sciences, or engineering. » More ...

WSU professors create virtual lab on cell development

April 22, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

Hundreds of Biology 107 students have taken part in a virtual laboratory exercise developed by two WSU professors in collaboration with the Allen Institute for Cell Science. » More ...

WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital Also Needs Cloth Masks

April 14, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital needs basic cloth masks to act as barriers and help conserve N95 masks and other personal protective equipment. » More ...

They call her Lucy Sunshine

March 11, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

Portrait of Tami and Lucy. Lucy is wearing a Cancer Survivor scarf.

When Tami first found out Lucy had nasal cancer, she said she couldn’t even think about it. But the doctors told her even though it is bad news, it is not the worst news because they could still treat her. They told her that Lucy has a lot of happy days ahead of her with treatment. » More ...

Saving Chief: WSU vets care for K‑9 unit dog shot on duty

March 6, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

Emilia Terradas, a resident in veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, and tech assistant McKenzie Dress pose with Chief

Thanks to life-saving efforts by Washington State University veterinarians, one of Moses Lake’s four‑legged finest returned home today—just days after suffering a gunshot wound to the head. » More ...

Impact Report 2018-19

February 26, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

Read the 2018-19 WSU College of Veterinary Medicine Impact Report. The college was established in 1899 and is the 5th oldest veterinary college in the United States. » More ...

Facial recognition: The next step in fight against rabies

February 10, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

A person is looking at a dog's face through a cell phone.

Researchers in Tanzania can now determine if a dog was vaccinated for the rabies virus with a cellphone camera image. » More ...

Dr. Dori Borjesson named dean

February 3, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

Dr. Dori Borjesson, chair of the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at the University of California Davis’ School of Veterinary Medicine, has been selected as the new dean of the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine. » More ...

WSU study aims to prevent adverse drug reactions in dogs

January 13, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

If not identified before surgery, a rare genetic mutation could result in your dog being exposed to dangerously high levels of anesthetic agents. Scientists at Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine initially discovered the mutation in greyhounds and more recently in other common dog breeds. » More ...