EWU News

Category: Social Impact

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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EWU Students Help Organize Disability Pride Days’ Events

Disability Pride Days graphic.

The celebration features three days of student-led activities to learn and get involved.

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EWU Graduates its First Cohort of Nurses

April 23, 2025

Photo of nursing student cohort in their red EWU scrubs.

The group of 40 nursing students are ready to fill critical roles across the region and beyond.

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EWU Dental Hygiene Prepares Students While Serving Community

March 17, 2025

Eva, 9, enjoyed meeting Dawn Lewis-Kinnunen, dean of the College of Health Science and Public Health, Professor Merri Jones and Lorie Speer, associate professor and department chair.

Applied learning at Eastern Washington University’s Dental Hygiene Clinic makes care more accessible.

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Civic Leadership Award Recipient is Moving People Forward

March 5, 2025

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.

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Student Civic Leadership Award Recipient is Changing Lives

March 3, 2025

Photo of Madilyn Fisher leaning on a railing with stairs in the background.

Receiving a scholarship is helping Madilyn Rosaline Fisher put her efforts into a practicum that supports her goal of becoming a social worker.

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