Giving Stories – Eastern Washington University

Giving Stories – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:34:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Thank You for Supporting GivingTuesday 2025 https://www.ewu.edu/news/thank-you-for-supporting-givingtuesday-2025/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:58:38 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=118395 Giving Tuesday banner

The Eastern community made gifts of all sizes to support scholarships, applied learning, student activities and other needs.]]> Scholarships Open Doors for Recent Graduate https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarships-open-doors-for-recent-graduate/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:18:25 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=118116

The support made it possible for Angela Paparazzo to participate in unpaid internships that helped her land a job right out of college.]]> New EagFunder Crowdfunding Platform Launched https://www.ewu.edu/news/new-eagfunder-crowdfunding-platform-launched/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:44:04 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=117112 Photo of diving team captains in colorful outfits.

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.]]> Gift Honors a Legacy of Service https://www.ewu.edu/news/naming-gift-honors-a-legacy-of-service/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:43:59 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=116181

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.]]> Students Leave Their Mark at Eastern https://www.ewu.edu/news/students-leave-their-mark-at-eastern/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:00:39 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=114142 Photo of four students with mural.

Lessons learned through the Art in the Community mural project help two graduating seniors prepare for their careers.]]> Scholarship Helps Student Pursue Public Service Career https://www.ewu.edu/news/113668/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:36:45 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=113668 Photo of Eva, student scholarship recipient, outside of the JFK Library.

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

Eva Khamphouy plans to enter the demanding field of law enforcement after graduation.]]> Bill Youngs’ Gift Supports Students and National Parks https://www.ewu.edu/news/bill-youngs-gift-supports-students-and-national-parks/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:24:05 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=112313 Bill Youngs pictured at a National Park with two graduate students.

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.]]> EWU Celebrates 143 Years of Giving Joy! https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-celebrates-143-years-of-giving-joy/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:53:02 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=112275 Photo of EWU Choir singing and Swoop posing.

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.]]> Music Scholarship Supports Student’s Goals https://www.ewu.edu/news/music-scholarship-supports-students-goals/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:08:02 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=112133 Cole Featherstone playing the upright bass.

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.]]> Civic Leadership Award Recipient is Moving People Forward https://www.ewu.edu/news/civic-leadership-award-recipient-is-moving-people-forward/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:00:33 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111743 Photo of Steven McCray with his daughter, Charlotte, age 6, sitting on his lap.

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.]]>