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Recreation Management Students Learn By Venturing Out

March 23, 2026 by Cindy Hval

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An epic ski trip. A buzzer-beating basketball game. A breathtaking river raft ride. Dedicated professionals in the recreation industry make experiences like these possible. At EWU, the next generation of dynamic leaders is being equipped through the Recreation Management program. “We’re really a business program specializing in the recreation industry, teaching students to manage facilities,

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Internship Leads to Career in Tech Manufacturing for New Eagle Alumnus

by Emily Proffitt

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Last summer, before his final quarter at Eastern, Kalivas started a full-time internship at telecommunications equipment maker EasyStreet Systems. When Kalivas graduated, EasyStreet offered him a full-time job as an account manager.

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Sushma Krishnamurthy Chosen to Lead EWU Graduate Studies and Research

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Krishnamurthy will bring a wealth of experience to this important role.

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Alumna Makes a Difference for Children and Families

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Scholarships helped Blanca Lilia Hernandez realize her goal of becoming a child life specialist.

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Scholarships Help Future Teacher

March 20, 2026

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Osvaldo De Los Santos plans to make a difference for elementary school students.

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Inservice Introduces Strategies for Improved Communication

March 19, 2026

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The presentation and group activities guided participants through research-based strategies for boosting communication skills amid conflict.

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Eagle Excellence: March 2026

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Read about outstanding work that EWU students, faculty and staff do that makes a difference.

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University Relations’ Work to Promote Eastern Earns National Awards

March 18, 2026

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Eastern Washington University took home six awards at the 2026 Educational Advertising Awards competition.

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Za’Kayla Jones Hits All the Right Notes

March 17, 2026

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EWU music major Za’Kayla Jones is making a difference with her beautiful voice.

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Campus Master Planning Team is Gathering Feedback

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Eastern’s campus community will have an opportunity to preview a draft plan and provide comments during a virtual town hall on March 19.

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