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Recreation Management Students Learn By Venturing Out

March 23, 2026 by Cindy Hval

Woman stands on stairs with arms crossed.

An epic ski trip. A buzzer-beating basketball game. A breathtaking river raft ride. Dedicated professionals in the recreation industry make experiences like these possible. At EWU, the next generation of dynamic leaders is being equipped through the Recreation Management program. “We’re really a business program specializing in the recreation industry, teaching students to manage facilities,

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Delta Dental Provides $1 Million to Support EWU Dental Programs

February 12, 2026

EWU President Shari McMahan shakes hands with Delta Dental of Washington CEO Mark Mitchke.

 The funding will help to create an EWU dental education hub in Spokane’s University District to address a critical workforce shortage.

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OT Students Thank Bill Youngs

January 2, 2026

Bill Youngs with five occupational therapy students.

Youngs created a scholarship fund to help future OTs earn their degrees.

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EWU to Start Dental Therapy Program

December 18, 2025

Photo of the dean of Health Science and Public Health.

The new dental therapy master’s degree program will train an emerging field of practitioners and expand access to oral care in underserved communities.

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EWU and Spokane Regional Health District Ink Affiliation Agreement

December 10, 2025

EWU and Spokane Regional Health District Ink Affiliation Agreement

The agreement will strengthen the existing collaboration and support additional hands-on learning opportunities.

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College of Health Science and Public Health Graduates Class of 2025

May 2, 2025

Photo of four nursing students wearing caps and gowns.

Congratulations to these difference makers as they go on to careers that safeguard the health and wellbeing of people and communities.

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EWU Nursing: Grad Comes Full Circle

April 28, 2025

Portrait of Ashton.

Ashton Strobeck combines empathy gained from his own experiences with a love of nursing when caring for patients.

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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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2025 Celebration of Scholarly Works Highlights Innovation

April 17, 2025

Student researcher standing next to her poster.

The EWU College of Health Science and Public Health event featured more than 50 student research and capstone projects.

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Future OT Awarded Latino Center for Health Fellowship

February 24, 2025

Photo of Tanya Valdenea wearing her red OT Eagle logo shirt.

Tanya Valdenea, who will graduate this spring, is passionate about occupational therapy and the potential to make a life-changing difference.

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