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Giving Joy Day has Arrived!

April 2, 2026

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EWU’s largest and most collaborative fundraising effort kicks off today, April 2, at the Catalyst, with special activities continuing into tomorrow morning and early afternoon on the Cheney campus.

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From Buildings to Staplers: “Swoop In” Lets You Name It All

April 1, 2026

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The lighthearted fundraiser has naming opportunities available through the end of today!

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Announcing the 2026 Civic Leadership Award Winners!

March 31, 2026

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The two awardees have distinguished themselves through service to the campus and larger community.

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In Memoriam: Allan T. Scholz

March 30, 2026

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His contributions to restoring upper Columbia River fisheries earned Scholz the 2015 Watershed Hero award from The Sierra Club

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Employee Welcomes and Farewells

March 26, 2026

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Keep up with the latest changes at the university – and help to welcome new hires!

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Gala to Celebrate 2026 EWU Alumni Award Winners

March 24, 2026

Award winning alumna, Angela Jones, with family members and EWU students.

The April 25 event will include dinner, beverages and plenty of Eagle spirit.

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Scholarship Honors a Legacy of Caring

March 23, 2026

Tessa and John Delbridge as college sweethearts visiting Snoqualmie Falls.

Eastern alumnus John Delbridge took on the tough role of teaching at-risk teenagers. A newly endowed scholarship in his name paves the way for future difference makers.

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Recreation Management Students Learn By Venturing Out

by Cindy Hval

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An epic ski trip. A buzzer-beating basketball game. A breathtaking river raft ride. Dedicated professionals in the recreation industry make experiences like these possible. At EWU, the next generation of dynamic leaders is being equipped through the Recreation Management program. “We’re really a business program specializing in the recreation industry, teaching students to manage facilities,

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Internship Leads to Career in Tech Manufacturing for New Eagle Alumnus

by Emily Proffitt

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Last summer, before his final quarter at Eastern, Kalivas started a full-time internship at telecommunications equipment maker EasyStreet Systems. When Kalivas graduated, EasyStreet offered him a full-time job as an account manager.

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Sushma Krishnamurthy Chosen to Lead EWU Graduate Studies and Research

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Krishnamurthy will bring a wealth of experience to this important role.

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