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School of Molecular Biosciences
The School of Molecular Biosciences provides exceptional opportunities for students who want to explore future career paths in the life sciences. The School’s programs can lead to B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics and Cell Biology, and Microbiology.
Herbert M. Nakata Microbiology Fund
This fund was established in 1993 by the Department of Microbiology to honor Professor Emeritus Herbert M. Nakata who served as chair of the microbiology department for 24 years. Under his leadership, the department thrived both academically and fiscally.
Elizabeth R. Hall Scholarship
The Elizabeth Hall Scholarship was established to honor Dr. Elizabeth Hall (1914-2001), a member of the WSU faculty from 1944 to 1976* [*references 32 years]. A distinguished researcher and instructor, Dr. Hall received the Carski Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award from the American Society of Microbiology in 1976.
Students Targeted toward Advanced Research Studies (STARS)
Scholars can change the world. STARS is an elite program focused on providing the best students an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Genetics and Cell Biology, Microbiology, or Neuroscience in as little as three years, and earn their Doctor of Philosophy Degree in as little as 7 years after leaving high school.
| Rank | Department | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Veterinary Medicine | $219,595.00 |
| 2 | Cougar Athletic Fund | $41,325.00 |
| 3 | Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine | $24,070.00 |
| 4 | WSU Vancouver | $19,245.00 |
| 5 | Murrow College of Communication | $16,535.00 |
| 6 | Honors College | $14,450.00 |
| 7 | Division of Student Affairs | $13,505.00 |
| 8 | College of Education | $13,115.00 |
| 9 | College of Arts & Sciences | $11,390.00 |
| 10 | Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | $10,050.00 |
| 11 | Carson College of Business | $9,006.00 |
| 12 | WSU Everett | $8,525.00 |
| 13 | College of Nursing | $7,775.00 |
| 14 | WSU Tri-Cities | $5,235.00 |
| 15 | Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture | $3,370.00 |
| Rank | Prize | Department | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | College of Veterinary Medicine | 88 |
| 2 | Division of Student Affairs | 36 | |
| 3 | College of Education | 32 | |
| 4 | WSU Vancouver | 30 | |
| 5 | Cougar Athletic Fund | 28 | |
| 6 | Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine | 22 | |
| 7 | College of Arts & Sciences | 21 | |
| 8 | WSU Tri-Cities | 18 | |
| 9 | Honors College | 16 | |
| 10 | Carson College of Business | 16 | |
| 11 | Murrow College of Communication | 15 | |
| 12 | Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture | 9 | |
| 13 | College of Nursing | 8 | |
| 14 | Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 7 | |
| 15 | Academic Engagement and Student Achievement | 7 |
| Rank | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Veterinary Medicine | 220 |
| 2 | Cougar Athletic Fund | 106 |
| 3 | WSU Vancouver | 86 |
| 4 | Division of Student Affairs | 76 |
| 5 | Murrow College of Communication | 67 |
| 6 | College of Education | 63 |
| 7 | College of Arts & Sciences | 62 |
| 8 | WSU Everett | 48 |
| 9 | WSU Tri-Cities | 47 |
| 10 | Honors College | 42 |
| 11 | Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine | 35 |
| 12 | Carson College of Business | 34 |
| 13 | College of Nursing | 31 |
| 14 | Academic Engagement and Student Achievement | 29 |
| 15 | Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 20 |
| Rank | Prize | Department | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | College of Veterinary Medicine | 51 |
| 2 | Cougar Athletic Fund | 30 | |
| 3 | Murrow College of Communication | 24 | |
| 4 | WSU Vancouver | 14 | |
| 5 | Division of Student Affairs | 13 | |
| 6 | College of Arts & Sciences | 11 | |
| 7 | WSU Everett | 11 | |
| 8 | College of Education | 10 | |
| 9 | WSU Tri-Cities | 8 | |
| 10 | Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine | 8 | |
| 11 | Honors College | 7 | |
| 12 | Academic Engagement and Student Achievement | 6 | |
| 13 | Carson College of Business | 6 | |
| 14 | Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 | |
| 15 | Libraries | 4 |
