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Tag: Giving Stories

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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OT Student Lands Fellowship To Promote Latino Health

March 9, 2026

Photo of Eric Corona wearing his Eagle Red OT shirt.

Eric Corona, a second-year EWU Master in Occupational Therapy student, was recently awarded the Latino Center for Health fellowship.

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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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From Buildings to Staplers: “Swoop In” Lets You Name It All

February 6, 2026

Hargreaves Eagle statue with two EWU student employees pointing to the eagle.

The lighthearted fundraiser is a great way to make an impact for EWU students.

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Get Lit! Secures Spokane Arts Grant Award

January 27, 2026

Get Lit! banner with festival dates April 17-19.

The popular literary festival earned the support leading into its 28th season.

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EWU Student Designers Create Sign to Honor Itron Partnership

January 13, 2026

The Itron team and teh EWU team pose for a photo by the new sign.

The interactive sign was months in the making, with students collaborating with two directors of the global company on this innovative applied learning project.

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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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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 Students Spread Holiday Cheer with Card Drive

December 5, 2025

Photo of hands holding up two handmade cards.

The PRSSA student club is collecting handmade holiday cards with heartfelt messages to give to residents of the Cheney Care Center.

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