At the highest level of professional competition, all athletes relentlessly search for ways to gain an edge over their opposition. Their ambition for success is equally preternatural as they train to the outer edges of physical capability. So what sets apart the perennial MLB All-Star from the struggling minor league prospect, both drafted in the…
Rodrick Jackson’s life changed forever Dec. 21, 2016. It was his 18th birthday – the day he changed his name to Rodrick Fisher and was adopted by the family who saved him from an uncertain future 10 months earlier. During the emotional adoption court hearing, Jolene Fisher spoke on behalf of her husband, Adam, and daughters,…
Jennifer Leaf’s journey to Eastern Washington University wasn’t the typical high school to college path. After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Leaf spent 14 years in the computer science field, working her way up through the ranks. Four of those years were spent at Microsoft as a senior program manager before deciding she needed…
Siripond Siriwandee studies business at EWU Bellevue. She also works at her family’s business, and has been inspired by her parents to become an entrepreneur.
After taking her first computer science class, Sara Page fell in love with the field. Combining computer science and her interest in mathematics has allowed her to solve problems with meaningful outcomes.
Rebecca Troutt is studying communication disorders and is member of the ROTC program at EWU. Her favorite part of ROTC is the family and support system she’s created with the people that are in it with her.
Raymond Ostlie is a self-proclaimed “fish nerd” studying biology at Eastern Washington University. He loves the outdoors, and his favorite aspect has been visiting local streams and lakes, and the hands-on nature of the program.
Janda is studying electrical engineering. She came to Eastern because she wanted to be connected in tight-knit community. The college experience has transformed her to maintain a professional standard and to be accountable.
Melissa Hansen says that she didn’t necessarily choose Eastern, rather, Eastern chose her. She loves how people at Eastern don’t judge others on what they can’t do, but on what they can do, and help people succeed in those areas.
