Category: Giving Stories
Alumna Teaches Kids About Community
July 20, 2026
Julie Stannard’s creative cereal project benefitted nine local food assistance programs, including the EWU Food Pantry.
[Read more]Claire Schneck’s Legacy of Opportunity
July 14, 2026
The alumna established several endowed funds to support student scholarships and applied learning for Eastern Washington University students.
[Read more]EWU Alumna Helps Launch Novelis STEM Scholarship
July 7, 2026
The Novelis Aluminum STEM Scholarship provides five annual scholarships for students in chemistry, engineering and MESA programs.
[Read more]Scholarship Gives High Achiever a Boost
June 25, 2026
Makayla Thomason says the scholarship award was a welcome pat on the back heading into the home stretch.
[Read more]Scholarship Helps Future Policymaker Thrive
The award made it possible for Maria Sarmiento to pursue a Washington Legislative Internship in Olympia.
[Read more]Hardworking Mother of Four Earns Education Degree
June 12, 2026
As Jessica Clemons prepares to graduate, she reflects on why Eastern Washington University was an ideal place to earn her bachelor’s degree.
[Read more]EWU Students Create Kits to Improve Literacy
Members of the Eastern Reading Council hope to get new parents reading to their babies to improve kindergarten readiness.
[Read more]EWU Hosts Middle School Students for Day of Hands-On Learning
June 10, 2026
The Eastern team partnered with Spokane Public Schools’ Native Education Program for this memorable science-theme visit.
[Read more]The Last Mile Scholarship: How EWU Helps Students Cross the Finish Line
May 29, 2026 by Emilia Klewin
There’s a certain kind of student story you almost never see in the news. It’s not the dramatic “I started with nothing, now I’m valedictorian” headline, and it’s not the movie-ready moment of tossing graduation caps into the sky. Honestly, it’s quieter than all that. It’s about the student who is so close to graduating,…
[Read more]‘Swoop In’ Fundraiser Inspires EWU Math Chair to Honor Family, Colleagues
May 26, 2026
For Carlos Castillo-Garsow, who made generous gifts to name multiple buildings, the signs are a great way to honor family members and colleagues who’ve made a positive impact.
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