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Investing in Potential: Associated Industries’ Bright Promise Scholarship

May 5, 2026 by Emilia Klewin

Jenny Brunner and Jim DeWalt holding a certificate and smiling

Opportunities don’t always come from perfect grades or a flawless resume. Sometimes, they come from persistence, real-life experience and the drive to build something better for yourself. That’s the idea behind the Bright Promise Scholarship, started by Jim DeWalt, the recently retired president and CEO of Associated Industries, a human relations services group based in

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In Memoriam: Patricia Kelley

May 4, 2026

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The former dean of libraries passed away recently.

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Eastern Experience Leads To Big League Success

by Emily Proffitt

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When the little salmon mascot “Humpy” waddled his way to winning his first-ever Salmon Run race during the 15th inning of the Seattle Mariners’ deciding game of the 2025 American League Division series, fans knew they were witnessing something special. Humpy had lost his previous 167 attempts, including one earlier that night, but the creative

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Faculty Budget Committee Opens Call for Proposals to Support Student Success and Innovation

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A total of $200,000 is available to support high-impact, faculty-driven initiatives during Fiscal Year 2027.

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Creative Writing Program Celebrates Accomplishments

May 3, 2026

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The night featured readings in poetry and prose from a host of esteemed Eagle writers — Polly Buckingham, Christopher Howell, and Jonathan Johnson among them.

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EWU Health Science Graduates Celebrate Commencement

May 1, 2026

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The graduates are destined to improve health care in urban and rural communities throughout the region and beyond.

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Eagle Excellence: April 2026

April 30, 2026

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Eastern’s faculty, staff and students make an impact stretching far beyond the Inland Northwest.

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Students From Diverse Programs Learn In Japan

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Fifteen students from Eastern Washington University’s urban and regional planning, design and Japanese studies programs experienced applied learning in Japan.

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Volunteers Make Eastern Campus Sparkle

April 29, 2026

Volunteers Make Eastern Campus Sparkle

Faculty and staff pitched in to help beautify campus as commencement season approaches.

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EWU Career Center Hosts Annual Etiquette Dinner

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The event prepares students for business luncheons and other professional networking events.

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