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Hardworking Mother of Four Earns Education Degree
June 12, 2026
As Jessica Clemons prepares to graduate, she reflects on why Eastern Washington University was an ideal place to earn her bachelor’s degree.
[Read more]EWU Students Create Kits to Improve Literacy
Members of the Eastern Reading Council hope to get new parents reading to their babies to improve kindergarten readiness.
[Read more]EWU Hosts Middle School Students for Day of Hands-On Learning
June 10, 2026
The Eastern team partnered with Spokane Public Schools’ Native Education Program for this memorable science-theme visit.
[Read more]Students Make a Difference Through Annual Survey
Nearly 2,500 students shared responses to help EWU strengthen belonging, improve campus experiences, and create a more supportive and connected community.
[Read more]Senior Send-Off: Eagles Full Circle
June 9, 2026
Seniors celebrated their accomplishments to the cheers of the campus community.
[Read more]Eagles Prepare for International Rocket Engineering Competition
June 4, 2026
Eastern’s Aerospace Club is heading to Midland, Texas to compete in the “largest collegiate rocket event on the planet.”
[Read more]Hands-On Learning Takes Center Stage for EWU Student
June 2, 2026
Theatre and Communication Studies double major Taylor Clement is gaining hands-on experience as a stage manager, combining leadership, organization, and creativity to bring theatrical productions to life.
[Read more]Eastern Welcomes New EBDL Director
June 1, 2026
The Office of Employee Belonging, Development and Leadership celebrated the arrival of Laurel Boone Helm and showcased its renovated suite.
[Read more]EWU Students, Public Policy Institute Create Yakama Nation Vitals
May 29, 2026 by Cindy Hval
An important project developed by Eastern Washington University students and launched earlier this year serves as a tool for the Yakama Nation to monitor key indicators of community health and well-being.
[Read more]The Last Mile Scholarship: How EWU Helps Students Cross the Finish Line
by Emilia Klewin
There’s a certain kind of student story you almost never see in the news. It’s not the dramatic “I started with nothing, now I’m valedictorian” headline, and it’s not the movie-ready moment of tossing graduation caps into the sky. Honestly, it’s quieter than all that. It’s about the student who is so close to graduating,…
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