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EWU to Host Basic Needs Symposium
May 14, 2026
Many students struggle to afford the rising cost of food and housing. The May 19 symposium will explore those needs and highlight helpful resources.
[Read more]MSW Student Turns Classroom Learning Into Community Impact
May 13, 2026
Through the Master of Social Work program and an internship with Spokane Area Jewish Family Services, Maia Tonoukouin is gaining hands-on experience in case management and community advocacy.
[Read more]Carmen Ann Nezat to Receive 2026 Trustees’ Medal
May 12, 2026
Nezat has mentored dozens of students in rigorous laboratory techniques that help them land impactful jobs.
[Read more]Student Leadership Excellence Award Highlights
May 9, 2026
Congratulations to this year’s award-winning leaders!
[Read more]First-Gen Scientist Lands Coveted UCLA Internship
May 7, 2026 by Virginia Thomas
Alice Chamberlin will be spending her summer in Los Angeles, but rather than soaking up sunshine, the Eastern Washington University senior will be working and learning in a prestigious biochemistry research lab at University of California Los Angeles.
[Read more]Revitalizing the One Room Schoolhouse Grounds
The schoolhouse landscape is coming to life thanks to a collaborative effort to establish plants that were once native to the area.
[Read more]EWU Observes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Day
May 6, 2026
The national day raises awareness about violence against indigenous people and those who are still missing.
[Read more]In Memoriam: Patricia Kelley
May 4, 2026
The former dean of libraries passed away recently.
[Read more]Eastern Experience Leads To Big League Success
by Emily Proffitt
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…
[Read more]Faculty Budget Committee Opens Call for Proposals to Support Student Success and Innovation
A total of $200,000 is available to support high-impact, faculty-driven initiatives during Fiscal Year 2027.
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