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Giving Joy Day 2026: Campus Celebrates Generosity

April 3, 2026

Photo of Shari McMahan, Lisa Brown and Swoop with mayoral proclamation.

As of late Friday afternoon, 311 gifts had been made. Opportunities to get involved continue through the weekend.

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Cybersecurity Team Headed To Nationals After Regional Win

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An Eastern Washington University cybersecurity team has won the regional NCAE Cyber Games for the fifth consecutive year. Now, students are headed to nationals.

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Giving Joy Day has Arrived!

April 2, 2026

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EWU’s largest and most collaborative fundraising effort kicks off today, April 2, at the Catalyst, with special activities continuing into tomorrow morning and early afternoon on the Cheney campus.

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From Buildings to Staplers: “Swoop In” Lets You Name It All

April 1, 2026

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The lighthearted fundraiser has naming opportunities available through the end of today!

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Announcing the 2026 Civic Leadership Award Winners!

March 31, 2026

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The two awardees have distinguished themselves through service to the campus and larger community.

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Eastern Washington University Seeks Student Input for Marketing Survey

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The survey will play a key role in shaping how the university communicates its mission, including branding Eastern as The Region’s Polytechnic and emphasizing its focus on applied learning.

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In Memoriam: Allan T. Scholz

March 30, 2026

His contributions to restoring upper Columbia River fisheries earned Scholz the 2015 Watershed Hero award from The Sierra Club

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Employee Welcomes and Farewells

March 26, 2026

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Keep up with the latest changes at the university – and help to welcome new hires!

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Gala to Celebrate 2026 EWU Alumni Award Winners

March 24, 2026

Award winning alumna, Angela Jones, with family members and EWU students.

The April 25 event will include dinner, beverages and plenty of Eagle spirit.

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Scholarship Honors a Legacy of Caring

March 23, 2026

Tessa and John Delbridge as college sweethearts visiting Snoqualmie Falls.

Eastern alumnus John Delbridge took on the tough role of teaching at-risk teenagers. A newly endowed scholarship in his name paves the way for future difference makers.

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