Applied Learning – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:08:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 EWU’s First-ever STEM Expo Planned For Homecoming Weekend https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewus-first-ever-stem-expo-planned-for-homecoming-weekend/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:41:34 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=123998 A student wearing latex gloves holds specimen and explores it using tweezers.The STEM Expo is designed to help students, alumni and community members more fully engage with the latest in research, technology and discovery at EWU. ]]> EWU Researcher Seeks Insights Into Immunity https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-researcher-seeks-insights-into-immunity/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:56:12 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=123128 EWU's Science BuildingA $362,000 federal grant will help Eastern Washington University's Savini Thrikawala observe drug interactions with immune cells in real time.]]> EWU Students Activate a Living Laboratory https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-students-activate-a-living-laboratory/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=123040 Erin Endres in the outdoor seed garden.A new course is transforming the campus landscape into a living laboratory focused on applied learning and environmental sustainability.]]> Social Work Graduate Student Finds Her Calling https://www.ewu.edu/news/eagles-in-action-kenna-hurley/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:21:38 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=122562 Kenna HurleyThrough her Master of Social Work internship, Kenna Hurley turns classroom knowledge into meaningful support for at-risk youth.]]> 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.The alumna established several endowed funds to support student scholarships and applied learning for Eastern Washington University students.]]> EWU Releases Dean’s List For Spring Quarter 2026 https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-releases-deans-list-for-spring-quarter-2026/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:46:47 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=122464 Picture of EWU flag on light pole.About 2,600 Eastern Washington University students have made the Dean’s List for Spring Quarter 2026.]]> Visual Communication Design Graduate Builds Career-Ready Skills https://www.ewu.edu/news/eagles-in-action-michael-bushyeager/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:20:20 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=122429 Michael BushyeagerMichael Bushyeager built career-ready skills through hands-on learning while creating meaningful work for the campus community.]]> Business Major Prepares for a Career in Project Management https://www.ewu.edu/news/eagles-in-action-lucy-bowers/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:39 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=121351 Business major Lucy Bowers sitting in a chairFrom developing a business plan to balancing academics and athletics, Lucy Bowers is building the collaboration, leadership, and organizational skills to prepare for a career in project management.]]> Scholarship Helps Future Policymaker Thrive https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarship-helps-future-policymaker-thrive/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:52:58 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=122270 Maria Sarmiento is pictured standing outside of JFK Library.The award made it possible for Maria Sarmiento to pursue a Washington Legislative Internship in Olympia.]]> EWU Approves Applied Learning Graduation Guarantee https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-approves-applied-learning-graduation-requirement/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:31:32 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=122246 Student walking with Swoop and holding up his empty diploma cover.Eastern Washington University's Applied Learning graduation requirement will be effective at the start of the 2027-28 academic year.]]>