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Canvas Security Incident Updates

May 14, 2026

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Eastern Washington University to begin restoring Canvas access and returning the system to normal operations. 

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EWU to Host Basic Needs Symposium

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Many students struggle to afford the rising cost of food and housing. The symposium will explore those needs and highlight helpful resources.

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EWU MSW Student Turns Classroom Learning Into Community Impact

May 13, 2026

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Through the Master of Social Work program and an internship with Spokane Area Jewish Family Services, Maia Tonoukouin is gaining hands-on experience in case management and community advocacy.

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Music Students to Perform at Historic Fox Theater

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“The Bright Lights of Broadway: The Human Story Behind the Spotlight” features music that will appeal to a wide range of tastes.

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Carmen Ann Nezat to Receive 2026 Trustees’ Medal

May 12, 2026

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Nezat has mentored dozens of students in rigorous laboratory techniques that help them land impactful jobs.

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Student Leadership Excellence Award Highlights

May 9, 2026

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Congratulations to this year’s award-winning leaders!

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First-Gen Scientist Lands Coveted UCLA Internship

May 7, 2026 by Virginia Thomas

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Alice Chamberlin will be spending her summer in Los Angeles, but rather than soaking up sunshine, the Eastern Washington University senior will be working and learning in a prestigious biochemistry research lab at University of California Los Angeles.

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Revitalizing the One Room Schoolhouse Grounds

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The schoolhouse landscape is coming to life thanks to a collaborative effort to establish plants that were once native to the area.

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EWU Observes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Day

May 6, 2026

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The national day raises awareness about violence against indigenous people and those who are still missing.

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Eagle Store to Debut New Flat Rate for Canvas eBooks Next Fall

May 5, 2026

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The new PAY ONE PRICE program makes purchasing multiple eBooks more affordable.

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