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Giving Joy Day 2026: Campus Celebrates Generosity

April 7, 2026

Photo of Shari McMahan, Lisa Brown and Swoop with mayoral proclamation.

This year’s spirited event had record participation.

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Giving Joy Day has Arrived!

April 2, 2026

Photo of three women from the fundraising team with cupcakes.

EWU’s largest and most collaborative fundraising effort kicks off today, April 2, at the Catalyst, with special activities continuing into tomorrow morning and early afternoon on the Cheney campus.

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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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