EWU News

Category: Giving Stories

Thank You for Supporting GivingTuesday 2025

December 3, 2025

Giving Tuesday banner

The Eastern community made gifts of all sizes to support scholarships, applied learning, student activities and other needs.

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Scholarships Open Doors for Recent Graduate

November 17, 2025

Angela Paparazzo

The support made it possible for Angela Paparazzo to participate in unpaid internships that helped her land a job right out of college.

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New EagFunder Crowdfunding Platform Launched

November 12, 2025

Photo of diving team captains in colorful outfits.

EagFunder, designed to help student clubs, organizations and faculty bring ideas to life, is a great way to support GivingTuesday.

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Gift Honors a Legacy of Service

August 29, 2025

Gift Honors a Legacy of Service

The naming of the Dave Millet Veterans Lounge pays tribute to a dedicated leader as he passes the torch to Anthony Whipple, incoming VRC director.

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Students Leave Their Mark at Eastern

June 12, 2025

Photo of four students with mural.

Lessons learned through the Art in the Community mural project help two graduating seniors prepare for their careers.

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Scholarship Helps Student Pursue Public Service Career

June 2, 2025

Photo of Eva, student scholarship recipient, outside of the JFK Library.

Eva Khamphouy plans to enter the demanding field of law enforcement after graduation.

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Bill Youngs’ Gift Supports Students and National Parks

April 3, 2025

Bill Youngs pictured at a National Park with two graduate students.

Youngs’ Giving Joy Day gift will support applied learning and career development for students who are passionate about public lands.

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EWU Celebrates 143 Years of Giving Joy!

April 1, 2025

Photo of EWU Choir singing and Swoop posing.

Giving Joy Day festivities continue in the PUB’s Nysether Community Room with treats, music, cheers and fundraising updates.

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Music Scholarship Supports Student’s Goals

March 25, 2025

Cole Featherstone playing the upright bass.

Cole Featherstone, a sophomore music education major, plans to share his expertise with the next generation of orchestral musicians.

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Civic Leadership Award Recipient is Moving People Forward

March 5, 2025

Photo of Steven McCray with his daughter, Charlotte, age 6, sitting on his lap.

Future social worker Steven McCray is working to improve conditions for people dealing with hardships.

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