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EWU to Host Basic Needs Symposium

May 14, 2026

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Many students struggle to afford the rising cost of food and housing. The May 19 symposium will explore those needs and highlight helpful resources.

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MSW Student Turns Classroom Learning Into Community Impact

May 13, 2026

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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.

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Carmen Ann Nezat to Receive 2026 Trustees’ Medal

May 12, 2026

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Nezat has mentored dozens of students in rigorous laboratory techniques that help them land impactful jobs.

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Student Leadership Excellence Award Highlights

May 9, 2026

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Congratulations to this year’s award-winning leaders!

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First-Gen Scientist Lands Coveted UCLA Internship

May 7, 2026 by Virginia Thomas

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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.

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Revitalizing the One Room Schoolhouse Grounds

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The schoolhouse landscape is coming to life thanks to a collaborative effort to establish plants that were once native to the area.

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EWU Observes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Day

May 6, 2026

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The national day raises awareness about violence against indigenous people and those who are still missing.

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In Memoriam: Patricia Kelley

May 4, 2026

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The former dean of libraries passed away recently.

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Eastern Experience Leads To Big League Success

by Emily Proffitt

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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

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Faculty Budget Committee Opens Call for Proposals to Support Student Success and Innovation

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A total of $200,000 is available to support high-impact, faculty-driven initiatives during Fiscal Year 2027.

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