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EWU Researcher Seeks Insights Into Immunity

EWU's Science Building

A $362,000 federal grant will help Eastern Washington University’s Savini Thrikawala observe drug interactions with immune cells in real time.

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EWU Students Activate a Living Laboratory

August 11, 2026

Erin Endres in the outdoor seed garden.

A new course is transforming the campus landscape into a living laboratory focused on applied learning and environmental sustainability.

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Claire Schneck’s Legacy of Opportunity

July 14, 2026

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.

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EWU Alumna Helps Launch Novelis STEM Scholarship

July 7, 2026

Megan Durfey, Delaney Putnam and Jocelyn Cracroft of Novalis, pictured left to right, with Professor Melissa Graham, MESA director in 2025.

The Novelis Aluminum STEM Scholarship provides five annual scholarships for students in chemistry, engineering and MESA programs.

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Visual Communication Design Graduate Turns Creativity Into Real-World Experience

July 6, 2026

Michael Bushyeager

Michael Bushyeager built career-ready skills through hands-on learning while creating meaningful work for the campus community.

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Geosciences Student Gains Ground Through Hands-On Learning

June 23, 2026

Jerusha Hampson headshot

From PFAS research and mineral analysis to teaching and community outreach, Jerusha Hampson is applying her geosciences education to real-world environmental challenges.

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EWU Hosts Middle School Students for Day of Hands-On Learning

June 10, 2026

Three middle school students with a district representative.

The Eastern team partnered with Spokane Public Schools’ Native Education Program for this memorable science-theme visit.

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Eagles Prepare for International Rocket Engineering Competition

June 4, 2026

Student rocketeers in a line holding up the rocket.

Eastern’s Aerospace Club is heading to Midland, Texas to compete in the “largest collegiate rocket event on the planet.”

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First-Gen Scientist Lands Coveted UCLA Internship

May 7, 2026 by Virginia Thomas

Alice Chamberlin presents from podium at conference.

Alice Chamberlin will be spending her summer in Los Angeles, but rather than soaking up sunshine, the Eastern Washington University senior will be working and learning in a prestigious biochemistry research lab at University of California Los Angeles.

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Eagle Engineering Students Take Third at National Competition

April 27, 2026

The three engineering students with their robot.

The team’s winning design featured a sophisticated robotic arm, precision servo steering, and a specialized dumping mechanism.

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