Alumni – Eastern Washington University

Alumni – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:46:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Homecoming 2026 to Feature Traditions, New Twists https://www.ewu.edu/news/homecoming-2026-to-feature-traditions-new-twists/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:46:04 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=123867 Students competing in the bed races.

This year's Homecoming Week is packed with opportunities to connect and have a great time.]]> Alumna Teaches Kids About Community https://www.ewu.edu/news/alumna-teaches-kids-about-community/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:24:43 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=122617 Kids set up boxes of cereal domino-style in their school.

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.]]> Claire Schneck’s Legacy of Opportunity https://www.ewu.edu/news/claire-schnecks-legacy-of-opportunity/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:04:52 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=122542 Claire Schneck with EWU's Jason Durfee and Courtney Gray.

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.]]> EWU Grad Awarded a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-grad-awarded-a-fulbright-teaching-assistantship/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:55:58 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120722 Emily on the steps of JFK with the ISC and some budding trees in the background.

Emily on the steps of JFK with the ISC and some budding trees in the background.

Emily Powers, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and English as a second language in 2024, will travel to Spain to teach.]]> Eastern, McKinley Springs introduce first EWU-licensed wine https://www.ewu.edu/news/eastern-mckinley-springs-introduce-first-ewu-licensed-wine/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:16:15 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120582 A bottle of Eagle Red wine on the red turf at Roos Field.

A bottle of Eagle Red wine on the red turf at Roos Field.

McKinley Springs Winery, in collaboration with the Eastern Washington University Alumni Association, plans to release the first-ever EWU-licensed wine later this month.]]> Scholarship Honors a Legacy of Caring https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarship-honors-a-legacy-of-caring/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:36:57 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120264 Tessa and John Delbridge as college sweethearts visiting Snoqualmie Falls.

Tessa and John Delbridge as college sweethearts visiting Snoqualmie Falls.

Eastern alumnus John Delbridge took on the tough role of teaching at-risk teenagers. A newly endowed scholarship in his name paves the way for future difference makers.]]> Alumna Makes a Difference for Children and Families https://www.ewu.edu/news/alumna-makes-a-difference-for-children-and-families/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:23:27 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120072 Photo of Blanca outdoors

Scholarships helped Blanca Lilia Hernandez realize her goal of becoming a child life specialist.]]> An Eagle’s Full-Circle Experience in the Arts https://www.ewu.edu/news/a-full-circle-experience-in-the-arts/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:14:48 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119810 Knapp with James Lavadour's Torch (2012). Oil on panel, 48 x 60 in. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon:

Knapp with James Lavadour's Torch (2012). Oil on panel, 48 x 60 in. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon:

While a student at EWU, alumna Danielle Knapp’s curatorial ambitions got a big boost from the MAC. Now she’s back with a blockbuster exhibition.]]> Eagle Career Network Connects Students With Mentors https://www.ewu.edu/news/eagle-career-network-connects-students-with-mentors/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:30:51 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=118484 Photo of Megan, a student participating in the Eagle Career Network.

Photo of Megan, a student participating in the Eagle Career Network.

The Eagles helping Eagles mentoring community offers career-building assistance.]]> EWU Alum Named to National Radio Hall of Fame https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-alum-named-to-national-radio-hall-of-fame/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:01:11 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=118008 Photo of Colin Cowherd on cover of Eastern magazine.

Photo of Colin Cowherd on cover of Eastern magazine.

Colin Cowherd studied radio and television at Eastern Washington University in the mid-1980s and has been a prominent figure in national sports-talk radio and television.]]>