Help EWU Build a Path for the Future!

Support EWU’s $100 Million Campaign

Build Our Future, Eastern Washington University’s first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, calls on our region and Eastern alumni to help propel the university, its students, and faculty toward bold new possibilities. As a polytechnic institution, EWU pairs immersive, hands-on learning with applied research – empowering students with the skills, adaptability, and real-world experience to make an immediate impact in their careers.

As the only public university in Washington state that requires an applied learning experience for graduation, EWU ensures every student graduates with meaningful professional experience. A gift to Eastern is an investment in innovation and talent – one that provides opportunity and fuels the workforce of tomorrow – strengthening the communities we serve for generations to come.

$88,000,000
raised of $100,000,000 goal
Help Us Cross the Finish Line!

Every gift makes a difference. Join us in building a brighter future for EWU – donate now to be part of our impact!

Our Priorities

We hope you support EWU in a way that is meaningful to you. If your preference is to help a high priority fund, consider the options below.

Access & Affordability

Help us keep EWU accessible to all students by supporting scholarships for today’s Eagles and future generations. Your gift helps students connect classroom learning to real-world careers through employer visits and professional mentoring. It also fills financial gaps, keeping students on track to graduate and empowering them to excel academically and professionally despite financial challenges.

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Applied Learning

As the region’s only polytechnic public university, and the only public university in the state requiring an applied learning experience for graduation, Eastern Washington University prepares every student for workplace success. Through applied learning, innovation, hard work and community partnerships, EWU develops skilled talent, strengthens local economies, and creates opportunities that benefit our region for decades to come.

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Building Healthy Communities

Eastern Washington University is a leader in educating professionals who improve the health and wellbeing of children and adults. Our university offers a full slate of high-demand healthcare programs, ranging from nursing and dental hygiene to physical and occupational therapy – and more. EWU’s health science degrees position graduates for rewarding careers that pay good wages while making a profound impact for residents of urban and rural communities throughout the region and beyond.

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Building Community Through Athletic Excellence

EWU Athletics inspires Eastern students, alumni and the larger community to engage with the university. Our vibrant sports culture and facilities help to energize the Cheney campus while also increasing peer connectedness. From competing in collegiate events to volunteering at local schools and welcoming high schoolers for regional and state meets, our Eagle athletes compete hard, earn high grades and make a positive impact in the community.

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Your Impact

When you contribute to Build Our Future, you open doors for students, including those who are the first in their families to attend college. Your gift helps to provide access to life-changing degrees that foster personal, professional and community success. Your support honors EWU’s mission of providing an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience.

I feel like they are doing great work, just encouraging more first-generation students to keep pursuing their dreams,”

~ Lizbeth Mendoza ’23, business administration and accounting, works for a law firm specializing in immigration and appreciates her scholarship from the Iñiguez family.