EWU News

Category: Social Impact

Student Research Influences Spokane Ordinance Protecting Renters

March 11, 2026

Photo looking down at Urban Planning symposium at the Catalyst.

An urban planning student and her faculty mentor looked into algorithmic rental price fixing. The published article was eye-opening.

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TRIO McNair Scholar Plans to Make Education More Inclusive

February 26, 2026

Portrait of Ryan Finner.

The Africana Studies major founded a student support club while also making a difference as a PLUS coach.

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EWU Course Supports Teachers in Crisis Zones

February 24, 2026

Notes that Ukrainian students wrote in English on Post-It Notes.

Eastern Washington University’s Gina Petrie is part of an international collaboration that published an article detailing the effectiveness of trauma sensitive teaching techniques.

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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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Office of Community Engagement is Ready to Engage

October 23, 2025

Ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Oct. 21 open house celebrated the rebirth of the community outreach center, which was closed for about four years.

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EWU Historians are Helping Homeowners Make History

June 4, 2025

Picture of racial covenants map.

Racial Covenants Project workshops assist homeowners seeking to address restrictive language in property documents.

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Social Work Alumna Reconnects After 47 Years

May 13, 2025

Cyndy Stevenson and two social work faculty standing by the Senior Hall sign. One is holding a boomerang.

Cyndy Stevenson, who was among the first graduates of EWU’s School of Social Work, recently visited the Cheney campus.

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EWU Rally Honors the Missing and Murdered

May 12, 2025

Photo of line of people marching to honor the National Day of Awareness for MMIW/P.

This year, Evanlene Melting Tallow led a team of 15 NASC members and work-study students in organizing the event.

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EWU to Join in National Day of Awareness for MMIW/P

April 30, 2025

Photo of tribal leaders dressed in traditional clothing. One is holding up a picture of her sister who died under suspicious circumstances.

On May 5, the campus community has opportunities throughout the day to learn more about this ongoing tragedy and how to take action to help.

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Big Changes Coming for EWU Bus Riders

April 28, 2025

Big Changes Coming for EWU Bus Riders

EWU is transitioning how the campus community accesses the free bus benefits moving from a card to an app-based system. As a family member of an EWU student, we want to make sure you are aware of the upcoming changes! Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is moving to the Connect fare system, which utilizes a mobile

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