Category: Applied Learning

On May 21, the Music Department will present “The Bright Lights of Broadway: The Human Story Behind the Spotlight.”

Eastern Washington University students were treated to lessons from guest professors who are experts in their fields.

Through the Master of Social Work program and an internship with Spokane Area Jewish Family Services, Maia Tonoukouin is gaining hands-on experience in case management and community advocacy.

Alice Chamberlin will be spending her summer in Los Angeles, but rather than soaking up sunshine, the Eastern Washington University senior will be working and learning in a prestigious biochemistry research lab at University of California Los Angeles.

When the little salmon mascot “Humpy” waddled his way to winning his first-ever Salmon Run race during the 15th inning of the Seattle Mariners’ deciding game of the 2025 American League Division series, fans knew they were witnessing something special. Humpy had lost his previous 167 attempts, including one earlier that night, but the creative…

Fifteen students from Eastern Washington University’s urban and regional planning, design and Japanese studies programs experienced applied learning in Japan.

The students made 13 presentations representing their research, much of which was conducted as extracurricular work.

The GWSS students delivered research presentations at the 45th Gender Studies Symposium, a nationally prominent gathering of scholars hosted by Lewis & Clark College.

The team’s winning design featured a sophisticated robotic arm, precision servo steering, and a specialized dumping mechanism.

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