Social Impact – Eastern Washington University

Social Impact – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:14:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 EWU Hosts Events to Help People and Environments Thrive https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-hosts-events-to-help-people-and-environments-thrive/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:37:29 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120755 Two women hold two small plants.

EWU is hosting multiple events now through April 29 that promote inclusion, support sustainability and advance disabilities awareness.]]> Student Research Influences Spokane Ordinance Protecting Renters https://www.ewu.edu/news/student-research-influences-spokane-ordinance-protecting-renters/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:48:50 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119727 Photo looking down at Urban Planning symposium at the Catalyst.

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.]]> TRIO McNair Scholar Plans to Make Education More Inclusive https://www.ewu.edu/news/trio-mcnair-scholar-plans-to-make-education-more-inclusive/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:39:36 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119586 Portrait of Ryan Finner.

The Africana Studies major founded a student support club while also making a difference as a PLUS coach.]]> EWU Course Supports Teachers in Crisis Zones https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-course-supports-teachers-in-crisis-zones/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:02:58 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119413 Notes that Ukrainian students wrote in English on Post-It Notes.

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.]]> 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.]]> Office of Community Engagement is Ready to Engage https://www.ewu.edu/news/office-of-community-engagement-is-ready-to-engage/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:15:54 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=117562 Ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Oct. 21 open house celebrated the rebirth of the community outreach center, which was closed for about four years.]]> EWU Historians are Helping Homeowners Make History https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-historians-are-helping-homeowners-make-history/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:45:46 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=113726 Picture of racial covenants map historic

Picture of racial covenants map historic

Racial Covenants Project workshops assist homeowners seeking to address restrictive language in property documents.]]> Social Work Alumna Reconnects After 47 Years https://www.ewu.edu/news/social-work-alumna-reconnects-after-47-years/ Tue, 13 May 2025 16:29:55 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=113177 Cyndy Stevenson and two social work faculty standing by the Senior Hall sign. One is holding a boomerang.

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.]]> EWU Rally Honors the Missing and Murdered https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-rally-honors-the-missing-and-murdered/ Tue, 13 May 2025 01:10:29 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=113247 Photo of line of people marching to honor the National Day of Awareness for MMIW/P.

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.]]> EWU to Join in National Day of Awareness for MMIW/P https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-to-join-in-national-day-of-awareness-for-mmiw-p/ Thu, 01 May 2025 01:48:12 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=112883 Photo of tribal leaders dressed in traditional clothing. One is holding up a picture of her sister who died under suspicious circumstances.

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.]]>