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EWU Alumna Inspires Students

June 23, 2025

Alumna teaching students how to test compounds.

EWU alumna Delaney Putnam, a 2022 graduate who now works as a chemist for Novelis, one of the world’s largest aluminum processors, recently returned to her alma mater to lead an engaging experiential lab for geochemistry students. Putnam’s work with the students, part of Professor Carmen Nezat’s Geosciences 462 course, focused on a common challenge

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EWU Hosts Memorial Day Remembrance Display

May 19, 2025

Photo of Memorial Display with flags representing the branches of the military.

The display honors some of Eastern’s own community members who lost their lives in service to America.

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Social Work Alumna Reconnects After 47 Years

May 13, 2025

Cyndy Stevenson and two social work faculty standing by the Senior Hall sign. One is holding a boomerang.

Cyndy Stevenson, who was among the first graduates of EWU’s School of Social Work, recently visited the Cheney campus.

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Celebrate Your Eagle Grad With Gifts That Soar!

May 1, 2025

Celebrate Your Eagle Grad With Gifts That Soar!

Eagle Gear for Your Grad! Great news for all those who want to support Eastern Washington University by showing off their Eagle pride. Check out our Amazon store, available now, where you can purchase EWU alumni merchandise. As always, you can also find a wide selection online or in-person at the EWU Eagle Store! Amazon

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Student Wins $1,000 Scholarship at Neighborfest

October 30, 2024

Student Wins $1,000 Scholarship at Neighborfest

The scholarship was among many awards provided by the EWU Alumni Association over the past year.

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Alumnus Finds Success as a Dental Hygienist

October 19, 2024

Alumnus Finds Success as a Dental Hygienist

Carlos Valdovinos says that scholarships and applied learning at EWU’s Dental Hygiene Clinic helped build a path to his future.

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Parents, Families, and Community Members Invited to Attend Homecoming 2024

October 10, 2024

Parents, Families, and Community Members Invited to Attend Homecoming 2024

October 14, 2024 kicks of EWU’s 101st year of Homecoming and there are many events to partake in! Many of the festivities are open to the public, so families are encouraged to attend. Here are some of our favorite events that you could encourage your favorite Eag to attend- or event participate in yourself: Eagle

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Generous Alumnus is Paying It Forward

August 21, 2024

Generous Alumnus is Paying It Forward

Tom Fox and his wife, Marybeth, have supported dozens of Eagles as they work toward the dream of a college degree.

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Coordinated Care Creates Scholarship to Honor Jeff Thomas

August 13, 2024

Coordinated Care Creates Scholarship to Honor Jeff Thomas

The scholarship continues the inspiring legacy of the EWU alumnus, who served as CEO of Frontier Behavioral Health.

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Single Dad Graduates with Honors

July 29, 2024 by Melodie Little

Single Dad Graduates with Honors

Kevin Uyekawa credits support he received from EWU and his family for helping him reach the finish line.

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