Excellence Funds

Forestry Excellence Fund

The Forestry major at WSU is an interdisciplinary program and prepares students to make a positive impact locally and globally by creating, managing, conserving, and repairing forested ecosystems. The program builds on a strong foundation in science, with an emphasis on forest ecosystems. Foresters plan, maintain, and preserve forests and forest resources for public and […]

Kenneth and Dorothy Casavant Family School of Economic Sciences Excellence Fund

Ken and Dorothy with their family are establishing this fund to provide for the continuing development of the School of Economic Sciences and suppoti of their students and research. By honoring the 50 years of Ken’s service to WSU and to celebrate Dorothy’s commitment to both WSU and the Pullman community; the Casavant family endeavors […]

Plant Virus Research Excellence Fund

Viruses and Virus Diseases of Plants is an extensive and intensive overview of the nature of plant viruses including taxonomy, classification, disease induction, economic impact, plant-virus interactions, transmission, genome structure and organization, ecology, epidemiology and control. This program is in the Department of Plant Pathology, within the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences. […]

Center for Transformational Learning and Leadership (CTLL) Excellence Fund

Through applied transformative experiences and programs, the Center for Transformational Learning & Leadership prepares CAHNRS Cougs to be professionally resilient, ethical leaders, and global citizens. Through collaborations with faculty, alumni, community, and business partners, the Center will provide students with learning opportunities and connect a network of CAHNRS Cougs that can support community, foster innovation, […]

Human Development Excellence Fund

Uses and Purposes All funds will be used in a manner that will advance the interests of the Human Development Department, including activities directly related to education, research, extension, international programs, equipment, travel, honoraria, public relations, program development and facilities.

Entomology Excellence Fund

Uses and Purposes Any and all gifts and contributions for expenditure hereunder shall be used in a manner that will advance the interests of the Entomology Department in the areas of education, research, extension and international programs, including expenditures for equipment, foreign and domestic travel, special speakers, student awards, scholarships, public relations and other activities […]

CAHNRS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Excellence Fund

Diversity is a source of strength and innovation for research, community, and society. The College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) seeks to encourage diversity, support inclusivity among faculty, staff, and students, and provide opportunities and assistance to underrepresented groups. Uses and Purposes The principal of this Fund shall be used to benefit […]

George and Marjorie Day Excellence Fund

George and Marjorie Day, friends of Washington State University, established this Fund with a bequest. George, a longtime employee of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Marjorie both loved animals. Uses and Purposes The income from this Fund shall be divided evenly between the following two purposes: 1) At the discretion of the Dean of […]