EWU News

Category: Applied Learning

EWU Grad Awarded a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship

April 22, 2026

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Emily Powers, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and English as a second language in 2024, will travel to Spain to teach.

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Mohammed takes ‘working his way through school’ to next level

April 21, 2026 by Virginia Thomas

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Mohammed Mohammed became an entrepreneur at age 16.

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EWU’s ROTC Cadets Compete for Top Honors

April 17, 2026

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The team earned sixth place, a university best, among 36 universities that vied for top honors at the U.S. Army Cadet Command 8th Brigade Ranger Challenge Competition.

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EWU Releases Its Dean’s List For Winter Quarter 2026

April 8, 2026

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Just over 2,400 Eastern Washington University students have made the Dean’s List for Winter Quarter 2026.

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Students – Do You Have 5 Minutes?

April 6, 2026

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Last call! Help strengthen the EWU story by taking a brief survey that is open through Friday.

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Recreation Management Students Learn By Venturing Out

March 23, 2026 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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Student Research Influences Spokane Ordinance Protecting Renters

March 11, 2026

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An urban planning student and her faculty mentor looked into algorithmic rental price fixing. The published article was eye-opening.

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Donor Support Helps Student Make Her Mark in Forensics

March 10, 2026

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EWU criminal justice student Sarah Acheson shares how hands-on learning opportunities prepared her to launch a career in forensic science.

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