EWU News

Category: Giving Stories

Giving Joy Day 2026: Campus Celebrates Generosity

April 3, 2026

Photo of Shari McMahan, Lisa Brown and Swoop with mayoral proclamation.

As of late Friday afternoon, 311 gifts had been made. Opportunities to get involved continue through the weekend.

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Giving Joy Day has Arrived!

April 2, 2026

Photo of three women from the fundraising team with cupcakes.

EWU’s largest and most collaborative fundraising effort kicks off today, April 2, at the Catalyst, with special activities continuing into tomorrow morning and early afternoon on the Cheney campus.

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From Buildings to Staplers: “Swoop In” Lets You Name It All

April 1, 2026

Hargreaves Eagle statue with two EWU student employees pointing to the eagle.

The lighthearted fundraiser has naming opportunities available through the end of today!

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Scholarship Honors a Legacy of Caring

March 23, 2026

Tessa and John Delbridge as college sweethearts visiting Snoqualmie Falls.

Eastern alumnus John Delbridge took on the tough role of teaching at-risk teenagers. A newly endowed scholarship in his name paves the way for future difference makers.

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Alumna Makes a Difference for Children and Families

Photo of Blanca outdoors

Scholarships helped Blanca Lilia Hernandez realize her goal of becoming a child life specialist.

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Scholarships Help Future Teacher

March 20, 2026

Photo of Osvaldo outside of JFK Library.

Osvaldo De Los Santos plans to make a difference for elementary school students.

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Donor Support Helps Student Make Her Mark in Forensics

March 10, 2026

Sarah Acheson shares her research

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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Scholarships Fuel a Future in Fisheries Science

EWU student Sam Caruso holds a Westslope Cutthroat Trout

Scholarship support helps EWU graduate student Sam Caruso turn a lifelong love of Spokane’s rivers into fisheries research.

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OT Student Lands Fellowship To Promote Latino Health

March 9, 2026

Photo of Eric Corona wearing his Eagle Red OT shirt.

Eric Corona, a second-year EWU Master in Occupational Therapy student, was recently awarded the Latino Center for Health fellowship.

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Delta Dental Provides $1 Million to Support EWU Dental Programs

February 12, 2026

EWU President Shari McMahan shakes hands with Delta Dental of Washington CEO Mark Mitchke.

 The funding will help to create an EWU dental education hub in Spokane’s University District to address a critical workforce shortage.

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