EWU News

Category: Giving Stories

New Dental Hygiene Fund Helps Graduates Enter the Workforce

August 31, 2026

Dr. Ellingson pictured with an Eastern graduate he hired and a client at their Smile Source clinic.

A generous gift from Dr. Eric Ellingsen and Smile Source Spokane is supporting EWU students as they earn the degrees and credentials it takes to launch their careers.

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EWU Steps Up to Help Fire Victims

August 27, 2026

Mark Este and Jasmin Davis with bags of donated clothing.

Eastern’s Office of Community Engagement has become a hub for the Cheney community to support children and adults in need.

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Track Resurfacing Project is Nearing Completion

July 29, 2026

Track Resurfacing Project is Nearing Completion

The $2.4 million rennovation is expected to wrap up in late August.

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Alumna Teaches Kids About Community

July 20, 2026

Kids set up boxes of cereal domino-style in their school.

Julie Stannard’s creative cereal project benefitted nine local food assistance programs, including the EWU Food Pantry.

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Claire Schneck’s Legacy of Opportunity

July 14, 2026

Claire Schneck with EWU's Jason Durfee and Courtney Gray.

The alumna established several endowed funds to support student scholarships and applied learning for Eastern Washington University students.

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Scholarship Gives High Achiever a Boost

June 25, 2026

Photo of Mikala Thomason sitting in a chair at JFK Library.

Makayla Thomason says the scholarship award was a welcome pat on the back heading into the home stretch.

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Scholarship Helps Future Policymaker Thrive

Maria Sarmiento is pictured standing outside of JFK Library.

The award made it possible for Maria Sarmiento to pursue a Washington Legislative Internship in Olympia.

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EWU Students Create Kits to Improve Literacy

June 12, 2026

Smiling student holds up a book about a lama needing a haricut.

Members of the Eastern Reading Council hope to get new parents reading to their babies to improve kindergarten readiness.

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‘Swoop In’ Fundraiser Inspires EWU Math Chair to Honor Family, Colleagues

May 26, 2026

‘Swoop In’ Fundraiser Inspires EWU Math Chair to Honor Family, Colleagues

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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Giving Joy Day 2026: Campus Celebrates Generosity

April 7, 2026

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

This year’s spirited event had record participation.

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