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Melissa Graham to Receive 2025 Trustees’ Medal

May 28, 2025

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For more than two decades, Graham has served the university and championed student success.

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Black Excellence Ball Brings Glamorous Celebration to Campus

May 23, 2025

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The gala was hosted by Eastern Washington University’s Black Student Union.

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EWU Presidential Message: Governor Signs 2025-2027 State Budget

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EWU President Shari McMahan provides an update on the state’s 2025-2027 operating and capital budget.

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Eagle 1 News: May 2025

May 21, 2025

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Learn about some of the many wonderful things happening at Eastern.

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Guest Professors Share Their Knowledge

Group photo of Professor for a Day, Lori Wyborney with CPP dean, her daughter, EWU Alumni Association Director Kelsey Hatch-Brecek and other EWU staff members.

EWU alumni and other accomplished professionals stepped into educator roles as part of the College of Professional Programs’ “Professor for a Day” event. 

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EWU Hosts Memorial Day Remembrance Display

May 19, 2025

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The display honors some of Eastern’s own community members who lost their lives in service to America.

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EWU Instructional Design Launches Website, Podcast Series

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Instructional Design offers a variety of resources to support the development of engaging, effective courses.

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Town Hall Attendees Learn About People and Culture Division

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A link to the slide show presentation is available in this article.

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TikTok shout-out puts EWU Football on the national feed

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CHENEY, Wash. — Eastern Washington University’s famous red turf earned fresh national buzz this week after Jon Gruden, the former NFL head coach, now a media personality shared a TikTok unboxing of an Eagles-gear care package on May 13, 2025. The video—now past 500,000 views—kicks off with his trademark line, “This box came allllll the

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EWU Music, Vytal Movement Collaboration Creates Media Buzz

May 15, 2025

EWU students and Jonathan Middleton at the KSPS studio.

In addition to the coverage previewing the May 16 performance, Jonathan Middleton has a TED Talk that is linked in this article.

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