{"id":87666,"date":"2026-01-05T10:30:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T18:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/give\/?post_type=stories&p=87666"},"modified":"2026-02-18T10:57:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:57:06","slug":"eagles-give-newsletter-spring-2025","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/give\/news\/eagles-give-newsletter-spring-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Eagles Give Newsletter: Spring 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello Eagles,<\/p>\n

From the kickoff at the Spokane Catalyst on April 2 until the final donation came in at midnight on April 3, Giving Joy Day<\/a> was a spirited celebration of Eagle generosity.<\/p>\n

The announcement of our first gift, given by beloved History Professor Bill Youngs<\/strong> to establish the Youngs Endowment for National Parks Studies<\/a>, jump started 1,882 minutes of giving.<\/p>\n

Your generosity helped establish an Occupational Therapy Fund, provide support for our student-athletes through the Eagle Athletic Fund<\/a>, ensure students have access to affordable, hands-on learning through the University Scholarship Fund<\/a> \u2013 and far more.<\/p>\n

Moreover, several donors revealed plans to provide long-term future support for EWU through their estates. These planned gifts, generous sales of appreciated stock, and birthday gifts ranging from $14.30 to $1,430 totaled a whopping $910,554 \u2013 well surpassing our $550,000 goal!<\/p>\n

Thank you for supporting EWU and sharing your joy with deserving students!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Linda Safford <\/strong>| Senior Director of Annual Giving
\nEWU University Advancement<\/p>\n

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Building the Future<\/h2>\n

EWU Receives National Kudos for Student Outcomes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Students<\/p>\n

Eastern received a major shout-out as the only university in the region to earn the \u201cHigher Access, Higher Earnings\u201d designation as an \u201cOpportunity College and University\u201d in the newest Carnegie Foundation rankings. In a nutshell, that means Eastern changes lives.<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Eagle Impact<\/h2>\n

EWU Graduates its First Cohort of Nurses!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Group<\/p>\n

This group of nurses is ready to serve. Not only were they the first to complete Eastern’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program \u2014 all 40 students who began the program graduated together at EWU\u2019s semester commencement.<\/p>\n

Read Their Story<\/a><\/p>\n

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Professionals Become ‘Professors for a Day’<\/h2>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

Students enjoyed learning from a dozen talented alumni and friends of the university who taught a class for a day, sharing details about their professions and providing insider tips for future job seekers.<\/p>\n

Get Their Advice<\/a><\/p>\n

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Meet the Future<\/h2>\n

\"Banner<\/p>\n

As part of Eastern\u2019s Build Our Future Campaign, we are raising $7M in funds to renovate the football stadium \u2013 which was built nearly 60 years ago. The updates will create a more welcoming experience for students, alumni, and other Eastern Eagles’ fans. Visit the Stadium Renovation Fund website<\/a> to learn how you can help \u2013 and GO EAGS!<\/p>\n

Explore Ways to Give<\/a><\/p>\n

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Eagle Endnotes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Senior Send-Off
\nCheney Campus: June 5<\/a>June Commencement
\nReese Court: June 13-14<\/a>Best of EWU Film
\nThe Garland Theater: June 13<\/a>EWU Day at the Mariners
\nSeattle, Washington: July 20<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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