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WSU Tri-Cities Launches New Brewing Certificate Program (Photo) -06/26/25

RICHLAND, Wash. — Washington State University Tri-Cities is excited to announce its new Brewing Certificate Program; a hands-on, expert-led pathway into the brewing industry. This non-credit professional certificate program, taught primarily online, is designed for beer lovers, homebrewers, and those looking to jump start a career in brewing. Enrollment is now open for the inaugural class starting September 2025. 

The year-long program provides a robust education in the science, technology, and business of brewing. Learners who register for the first cohort will receive a 40% early-enrollment discount, reducing the total cost to $3,000. 

“This program is designed to be approachable for those new to brewing, with expert guidance and structured content that supports learners from all backgrounds,” said Jean Dodson Peterson, founding department chair of WSU’s Department of Viticulture and Enology. “We’re thrilled to welcome our first cohort and help shape the next generation of brewing professionals.” 

Program highlights include: 

  • 12 online courses featuring 29 engaging modules, accessible anywhere, anytime from September 2025 through August 2026.

  • Two weekend-long, hands-on brewing camps (to be scheduled for late-September 2025 and mid-April 2026) provide practical brewing experience. 

  • Instruction from leading brewing professionals with real-world expertise. 
     

  •  A fllexible program format built for working adults, hobbyists, and career-changers. 

  • A professional certificate that demonstrates your brewing expertise without the time commitment of a full degree. 

Space in the inaugural class is limited. Interested individuals are encouraged to sign up early to receive updates and secure their place. To learn more or sign up, visit bit.ly/WSUBrewing. 

Attached Media Files: Stock image of hops used in the beer brewing process. Credit: Pexels.com, Stock image of a worker pouring ingrediants into a vat of soon to be beer. Photo credit: Pexels.com,

WSU Tri-Cities Wine Researcher Searching For Sensory Panelists -06/23/25

   RICHLAND, Wash. – A researcher with the Washington State University Viticulture and Enology program on the WSU Tri-Cities campus is looking for volunteers to participate in a red wine sensory panel. Panelists will be trained to identify specific tastes in wines and are asked to score the wines based on the results.
   
   Scheduled to start the week of July 7, the panel will take place over the course of seven weeks, with three weekly group sessions followed by four weeks of individual sessions. The group sessions will last between 60 and 90 minutes, and the individual sessions will be scheduled three times per week and take no more than 45 minutes each. Snacks will be provided after each session. All sessions will be held at the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center in Richland. The timing of the sessions will be up to volunteer discretion.
   
   No prior wine tasting experience is necessary and any person over the age of 21 is allowed to participate. For more information, contact Juliana Pazos at juliana.pazos@wsu.edu.