Kathy Barnard
I joined Washington State University in late February 2005 as the senior public relations specialist for CAHNRS and Extension. I am responsible for media relations and writing for a variety of publications, and also am charged with helping to develop comprehensive marketing plans for both organizations.
I have nearly 25 years of experience in the communication/media relations business. I spent the first 10 years of my career as a reporter for the Lewiston Morning Tribune, covering cops and courts, higher education, local government and business. That was the perfect training for my work since. I joined the University of Idaho in 1991 and served 13 years as the chief media spokesperson for the university. I had the opportunity to work on a number of important projects there, including the worldwide announcement of the first equine clone, a mule named Idaho Gem.
My husband, Tom La Pointe, and I have lived on the Palouse since the 1970s. He is the executive director of the Regional Public Transit Authority, based in Lewiston with service in Lewiston, Clarkston, Moscow and Orofino. Our daughter, Elizabeth, is attending the University of Idaho, and our son, Marc, is beginning his sophomore year of high school.
Recent articles by Kathy Barnard
WSU Organics Pioneer Says Blend of Ag Systems Will Feed the World
on May 10, 2012
PULLMAN, Wash. – No single agricultural system will be enough to feed the planet, according to Washington State University organics pioneer John Reganold in an article published in Nature magazine today. Rather, he says, it will take a blend of systems. Read more »
Food Engineer Juming Tang Named First WSU Distinguished Chair in Field
on May 9, 2012
PULLMAN, Wash. – Juming Tang, a professor of food engineering who developed a new technology that could revolutionize how we preserve and process food, is the first Washington State University Distinguished Chair of Food Engineering. Read more »
Seattle Business Execs More Optimistic About Local, State, National Economies
on May 9, 2012
SEATTLE – With sales and employment figures rising, Seattle business executives indicated they are optimistic about the local, regional and national economies and, in fact, expect modest growth over the coming year. Read more »
Gov. Gregoire Recognizes 39th Anniversary with WSU Master Gardener Volunteer Week
on May 7, 2012
PULLMAN, Wash. – When the 3,800 Washington State University Extension Master Gardener volunteers celebrate the 39th anniversary of the program this spring, they’ll have the backing and support of Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire. She has proclaimed May 13 through May 19 as Washington State University Master Gardener Volunteer Week. Read more »
New WSU Course Focuses on ‘Science on Your Plate’
on April 27, 2012
PULLMAN, Wash. – Topics ranging from organic foods and certification to chemicals in food and food allergies will be the focus of a new class offered at Washington State University this fall. Read more »
Contact Kathy Barnard
Director, Marketing, News, and Educational Communications
221 Hulbert Hall
Phone: 509-335-2806
Email: kbarnard@wsu.edu