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President McMahan’s Holiday Message

December 4, 2025

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The president shared EWU’s 2025 holiday video and a save the date for the New Year’s Welcome Back celebration in 2026.

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EWU Employees Recognized for Years of Service

December 3, 2025

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In 2025, a total of 132 faculty and staff members celebrated anniversaries ranging from 5 to 40 years.

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EWU to Streamline 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

December 2, 2025

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Learn about the latest changes for the upcoming May and June commencement ceremonies.

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Scholarship Helps Designer Advance Her Skills

December 1, 2025

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Bea Smith is an experienced designer working to advance her skills. Smith, who recently started a freelance design firm called RevWorxZ Designs (RWZ), enrolled at EWU to inspire her partner to complete a computer science degree and support her own goals as a business owner. “I was starting a freelance company and noticed that a

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In Memoriam: John Mager

John Mager, an EWU emeritus professor, passed away on Nov. 18, 2025 after 40 years of battling multiple sclerosis. He was 75 years old. Professor Mager began teaching in the Department of Business in 1987 and, after 22 years, retired in 2009. Mager earned his doctorate degree in marketing from the University of Oregon in

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President’s Fall Luncheon Honors Employees

November 21, 2025

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Eastern’s faculty and staff were pampered and appreciated during this special event.

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Health and Wellness Resources for Students

November 20, 2025

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EWU Counseling and Wellness Services has added online counseling to its list of helpful supports.

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EWU Recognizes Distinguished Service

November 19, 2025

Award winner Cory Ulrich with President McMahan.

This year’s award winners have made exceptional contributions while serving our students and university.

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Eagle 1 News: November 2025

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Catch up on the latest news and events at Eastern Washington University.

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Supporting EWU Students: Expanded Counseling and Wellness Services

Supporting EWU Students: Expanded Counseling and Wellness Services

At Eastern Washington University, we know that mental health and overall well-being are essential to student success. That’s why Counseling and Wellness is excited to announce a new partnership with BetterMynd, an online counseling platform that provides EWU students with free online mental health sessions. This collaboration gives students greater flexibility and access to mental

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