Alumni – Eastern Washington University

Alumni – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:10:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Two Students Score Neighborfest Scholarships https://www.ewu.edu/news/neighborfest-scholarships-are-appreciated/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:57:06 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=124132 Haleigh Camberg holds a big check with the Alumni Association's Riley Baxter, Sarah Boldizar and Kelsey Hatch-Brecek.

Haleigh Camberg holds a big check with the Alumni Association's Riley Baxter, Sarah Boldizar and Kelsey Hatch-Brecek.

This year, 348 students participated in the drawing – with lucky winners receiving $1,000 awards.]]> Two EWU Alumni Discover They Are Siblings https://www.ewu.edu/news/two-eastern-washington-university-alumni-discover-they-are-siblings/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:56:06 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=123957 Lisa Fairburn sits in the back of an EWU golf cart. Her brother, Bill Beneke, and husband, Mike Fairburn are on the left.

Lisa Fairburn sits in the back of an EWU golf cart. Her brother, Bill Beneke, and husband, Mike Fairburn are on the left.

Separated by nearly 20 years in age and raised in different homes, two graduates share much more than a degree.]]> Alumna Teaches Kids About Community https://www.ewu.edu/news/alumna-teaches-kids-about-community/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:24:43 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=122617 Kids set up boxes of cereal domino-style in their school.

Kids set up boxes of cereal domino-style in their school.

Julie Stannard's creative cereal project benefitted nine local food assistance programs, including the EWU Food Pantry.]]> Claire Schneck’s Legacy of Opportunity https://www.ewu.edu/news/claire-schnecks-legacy-of-opportunity/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:04:52 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=122542 Claire Schneck with EWU's Jason Durfee and Courtney Gray.

Claire Schneck with EWU's Jason Durfee and Courtney Gray.

The alumna established several endowed funds to support student scholarships and applied learning for Eastern Washington University students.]]> EWU Grad Awarded a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-grad-awarded-a-fulbright-teaching-assistantship/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:55:58 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120722 Emily on the steps of JFK with the ISC and some budding trees in the background.

Emily on the steps of JFK with the ISC and some budding trees in the background.

Emily Powers, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and English as a second language in 2024, will travel to Spain to teach.]]> Eastern, McKinley Springs introduce first EWU-licensed wine https://www.ewu.edu/news/eastern-mckinley-springs-introduce-first-ewu-licensed-wine/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:16:15 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120582 A bottle of Eagle Red wine on the red turf at Roos Field.

A bottle of Eagle Red wine on the red turf at Roos Field.

McKinley Springs Winery, in collaboration with the Eastern Washington University Alumni Association, plans to release the first-ever EWU-licensed wine later this month.]]> Gala to Celebrate 2026 EWU Alumni Award Winners https://www.ewu.edu/news/gala-to-celebrate-2026-ewu-alumni-award-winners/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:38:24 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120115 Award winning alumna, Angela Jones, with family members and EWU students.

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

The April 25 event will include dinner, beverages and plenty of Eagle spirit.]]> Scholarship Honors a Legacy of Caring https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarship-honors-a-legacy-of-caring/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:36:57 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120264 Tessa and John Delbridge as college sweethearts visiting Snoqualmie Falls.

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.]]> Alumna Makes a Difference for Children and Families https://www.ewu.edu/news/alumna-makes-a-difference-for-children-and-families/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:23:27 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120072 Photo of Blanca outdoors

Scholarships helped Blanca Lilia Hernandez realize her goal of becoming a child life specialist.]]> An Eagle’s Full-Circle Experience in the Arts https://www.ewu.edu/news/a-full-circle-experience-in-the-arts/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:14:48 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119810 Knapp with James Lavadour's Torch (2012). Oil on panel, 48 x 60 in. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon:

Knapp with James Lavadour's Torch (2012). Oil on panel, 48 x 60 in. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon:

While a student at EWU, alumna Danielle Knapp’s curatorial ambitions got a big boost from the MAC. Now she’s back with a blockbuster exhibition.]]>