Useful products, strong business plans and the intense scrutiny of a panel of judges—it was almost like an episode of Shark Tank was being filmed on the EWU Spokane campus last week as four teams of some of the university’s brightest, business-minded students gave “final-pitch presentations” for their Technology Commercialization Academy Fellowships.

The Technology Commercialization Academy, open to all Eastern Washington University students, is funded by a grant from the Herbert B. Jones Foundation and a donation from Wells Fargo. Those accepted into the rigorous summer program receive a $1,500 scholarship and valuable experience, know-how that is arguably worth more than the scholarship.

Useful products, strong business plans and the intense scrutiny of a panel of judges—it was almost like an episode of Shark Tank was being filmed on the EWU Spokane campus last week as four teams of some of the university’s brightest, business-minded students gave “final-pitch presentations” for their Technology Commercialization Academy Fellowships.

The Technology Commercialization Academy, open to all Eastern Washington University students, is funded by a grant from the Herbert B. Jones Foundation and a donation from Wells Fargo. Those accepted into the rigorous summer program receive a $1,500 scholarship and valuable experience, know-how that is arguably worth more than the scholarship.

On June 13, 2019 we celebrated student and faculty success at our annual CBPA Honors and Awards Program.  During the event, which was held at the Spokane EWU Center, we inducted students into Beta Gamma Sigma, The International Business Honor Society.  Only the top 10% of undergraduate business students, and top 20% of graduate business students are eligible for induction to BGS.  We also recognized scholarship and honors recipients from our CBPA programs, including the 2019 Frances B. Huston Medallion recipients.  Two new faculty awards were presented for business faculty; the Outstanding Teaching Award, and the Outstanding Research Award.

Swoop’s Scholarship Scramble was held at Circling Raven Golf Club on June 7, 2019.  College of Business alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters enjoyed a day on the golf course while raising money for scholarships.  Proceeds from the event are used to support Dean’s Leadership Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to deserving students in the College of Business who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

Thank you to the following sponsors:

Title Sponsor:

Garco Construction

Banquet Sponsor:

State Bank Northwest

Contest and Prize Sponsors:

Balderson & Hebert, LLC

Budke Consulting, PLLC

Circling Raven Golf Club

Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel

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