Category: Applied Learning
MSW Student Turns Classroom Learning Into Community Impact
May 13, 2026
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.
[Read more]First-Gen Scientist Lands Coveted UCLA Internship
May 7, 2026 by Virginia Thomas
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.
[Read more]Eastern Experience Leads To Big League Success
May 4, 2026 by Emily Proffitt
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…
[Read more]Students From Diverse Programs Learn In Japan
April 30, 2026
Fifteen students from Eastern Washington University’s urban and regional planning, design and Japanese studies programs experienced applied learning in Japan.
[Read more]Exercise Science Students Present Research at Annual Meeting
April 27, 2026
The students made 13 presentations representing their research, much of which was conducted as extracurricular work.
[Read more]Eastern Students Present Research Findings at Gender Studies Symposium in Portland
The GWSS students delivered research presentations at the 45th Gender Studies Symposium, a nationally prominent gathering of scholars hosted by Lewis & Clark College.
[Read more]Eagle Engineering Students Take Third at National Competition
The team’s winning design featured a sophisticated robotic arm, precision servo steering, and a specialized dumping mechanism.
[Read more]EWU Grad Awarded a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship
April 22, 2026
Emily Powers, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and English as a second language in 2024, will travel to Spain to teach.
[Read more]Mohammed takes ‘working his way through school’ to next level
April 21, 2026 by Virginia Thomas
Mohammed Mohammed became an entrepreneur at age 16.
[Read more]EWU’s ROTC Cadets Compete for Top Honors
April 17, 2026
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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