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Tag: Giving Joy Day

Scholarship Honors a Legacy of Caring

March 23, 2026

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.

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Alumna Makes a Difference for Children and Families

Photo of Blanca outdoors

Scholarships helped Blanca Lilia Hernandez realize her goal of becoming a child life specialist.

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Scholarships Help Future Teacher

March 20, 2026

Photo of Osvaldo outside of JFK Library.

Osvaldo De Los Santos plans to make a difference for elementary school students.

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Za’Kayla Jones Hits All the Right Notes

March 17, 2026

Picture of ZaKayla Jones on the red turf.

EWU music major Za’Kayla Jones is making a difference with her beautiful voice.

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Donor Support Helps Student Make Her Mark in Forensics

March 10, 2026

Sarah Acheson shares her research

EWU criminal justice student Sarah Acheson shares how hands-on learning opportunities prepared her to launch a career in forensic science.

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Scholarships Fuel a Future in Fisheries Science

EWU student Sam Caruso holds a Westslope Cutthroat Trout

Scholarship support helps EWU graduate student Sam Caruso turn a lifelong love of Spokane’s rivers into fisheries research.

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Scholarship Helps Student Develop Professional Skills

January 7, 2026

Photo of Mia Blomgren.

Mia Blomgren was able to gain experience and advance her résumé thanks to an internship stipend.

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Highlights of Giving Joy Day 2025

April 8, 2025

Leaders of the four colleges sitting on a stage at the Catalyst playing the "date-able" game.

The Eagle community stepped up to make gifts of all sizes, with some 368 university supporters joining in to make a difference.

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Bill Youngs’ Gift Supports Students and National Parks

April 3, 2025

Bill Youngs pictured at a National Park with two graduate students.

Youngs’ Giving Joy Day gift will support applied learning and career development for students who are passionate about public lands.

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Music Scholarship Supports Student’s Goals

March 25, 2025

Cole Featherstone playing the upright bass.

Cole Featherstone, a sophomore music education major, plans to share his expertise with the next generation of orchestral musicians.

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