Alumni Facts
The EWU Alumni Association’s Eagle Career Network offers an online mentoring program that drives career success through powerful professional connections.
More than 1,700 Eastern license plates are on the road in Washington, supporting student scholarships.
We are proud to support and showcase our alumni-owned and operated businesses with the Alumni Business Directory.
125,000+
90,000+
43,000+
850+
3,700+
Accomplished Alumni
From inspiring teachers to top military commanders, EWU alumni are making a difference in the region and the world. They’re MVPs at innovative businesses, life-changing nonprofits, and even the Super Bowl.
Cooper Kupp '17
Wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks and Super Bowl LVI MV
Jess Walter '87
National and international award-winning author
Jim Orr ’83
President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution at NBC Universal
Jaleen Roberts ’21
Four-time Paralympic medalist
Efton Chism III ’24
Wide receiver for the New England Patriots
Maliesa “Lisa” Gardner ’05 | President of NAACP Spokane
Thomas Hampson ’92 | Grammy-nominated opera singer
Maj. Gen. Gent Walsh, Jr. ’95 | Adjutant General, Washington National Guard
Gordon Hester ’89 | CEO and president of Kiemle Hagood Company
Freda Gandy ’96 | Executive Director of Spokane’s Martin Luther King Jr. Center
Todd McFarlane ’84 | President of Image Comics and writer of the Spawn Series
Paul Stringer ’79 | President of Nicklaus Design
Greg Deckard ’86 | CEO of State Bank Northwest
Know an Eagle who’s doing amazing things? Recommend them so we can recognize their impact and add them to our growing list of notable alumni!
Top Employers of EWU Alumni
