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Eagle 1 News: September 2026

September 24, 2026

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In Memoriam: Lelia Smith

September 23, 2026 by Melodie Little

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Cheney Congregational Church.

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One Degree of Difference: EWU Looks to the Year Ahead

September 22, 2026

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Faculty and staff filled Showalter Hall for the 2026 Convocation.

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Move-In Volunteers Make the Day

September 18, 2026

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More than 100 student, faculty and staff volunteers provided a warm welcome for incoming Eagles.

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Eagle Store PAY ONE PRICE for Canvas eBooks IS HERE!

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The flat-rate program, which makes course materials more affordable, has several options for students.

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Meet Hoonah: Best Friend and Therapy Dog

September 16, 2026

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The 6-year-old Newfoundland-mix is fully certified and ready to help.

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Community Honors 9/11 First Responders

September 11, 2026

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Firefighters, police officers, military personnel and community members joined Eastern Washington University students, employees and alumni for this annual remembrance.

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A Personal Message from President McMahan

September 8, 2026

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President McMahan has provided the following personal message for the Eastern community.

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EWU To Host Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

September 7, 2026

People, including first responders, ROTC and other students at EWU's 2025 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

On Friday, Sept. 11, Eastern Washington University will host its annual climb at Roos Field to honor the first responders who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks.

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EWU To Move Ahead With Second Phase of Roos Field Renovations

September 3, 2026

An artist's rendering shows Roos field from the northern grandstands, with views of the red turf and an envisioned new press box.

The transformational upgrades to Eastern Washington University’s stadium include building an elevated press box above the eastern grandstands.

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