Khosla: WSU’s Priorities Line Up With Mine

The Raj Khosla tenure at Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences [CAHNRS] is less than three months old, but his presence is already being felt statewide.  The new Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean noted as a Land Grant university, it is WSU’s responsibility to make sure access and opportunity are provided to all, not just a few.

“We're working on challenges in terms of research that are addressing the challenges that are core and addressing challenges that we have in this region," Khosla noted.  "And then we go one step further where we extend those scientifically sound practices to our stakeholders so they can translate that into practice. I saw that firsthand at Washington State University.”

Khosla, who comes to Pullman from Kansas State University, says precision agriculture and technology are priorities for him, a sentiment he also saw at WSU.  He added in engagement with the state of Washington is not new.

“I can go back more than 30 years," the dean said.  "I was a young student studying soils when I first visited the state. And as a part of the Soils Club, we were digging pits in characterizing soils. Yeah. And of course, then my work and tourism and other activities brought me to Washington, many, many times. I know I have a lot to learn, it synchronizes the values that are important to me.” 

Khosla succeeds Wendy Powers, who announced her resignation in August 2024.

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