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Cedric Bradley Makes Positive Connections

Cedric Bradley

Cedric’s Eastern journey began when he met Dr. Scott Finnie, senior faculty member and former director of Africana Studies.

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Eagles Give Newsletter: Winter 2023

March 2, 2023

Panoramic view of campus on a snowy afternoon

Dear Eagles, Gratitude and love are words we might not think about that often. How do we write about and

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Student Helped by Scholarships is Destined to Change Lives

Smiling Janeli Sanchez portrait

Janeli Sanchez, a 21-year-old from Orondo, Washington, is passionate about helping people lead healthier lives.

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Michael Simmons

Michael Simmons

In summer 2021, Michael Simmons, a 26-year-old electrical engineering major from Spokane, interned at a firm where he was involved with projects that, if realized to their full potential, could benefit millions of people living in water-stressed communities.

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Jenny Brunner

Jenny Brunner

Jenny Brunner was dealing with declining health and an undiagnosed heart condition when an email arrived announcing that she was being awarded a Bright Promise Scholarship.

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Major Gift Honors Alumni Artist, Teacher Roger Riggs

Roger Riggs stands in front of art.

With fiery colors encroaching upon two darkness-enshrouded pillars, EWU alumnus Roger Riggs’ painting “9/11” powerfully conveys the essence of a defining American tragedy.

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Cooper Kupp

August 11, 2022

Sovereignty Through Sustainability Event

Sovereignty Through Sustainability Event

As part of its annual Sustainability Week celebration, Eastern Washington University hosted a daylong conference devoted to exploring some of

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Student Emergency Fund Gives Joy When Students Need it Most

Student Emergency Fund Gives Joy When Students Need it Most

During winter break, an EWU student traveled home for the holidays. A medical emergency caused the need for an expensive

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