Giving Stories – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:04:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Donor Support Helps Student Make Her Mark in Forensics https://www.ewu.edu/news/donor-support-helps-student-make-mark-in-forensics/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:02:50 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119904 Sarah Acheson shares her researchEWU criminal justice student Sarah Acheson shares how hands-on learning opportunities prepared her to launch a career in forensic science.]]> Scholarships Fuel a Future in Fisheries Science https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarships-fuel-future-fisheries-science/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:39:02 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119893 EWU student Sam Caruso holds a Westslope Cutthroat TroutScholarship support helps EWU graduate student Sam Caruso turn a lifelong love of Spokane’s rivers into fisheries research.]]> OT Student Lands Fellowship To Promote Latino Health https://www.ewu.edu/news/ot-student-lands-fellowship-to-promote-latino-health/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:21:59 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119671 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.]]> Delta Dental Provides $1 Million to Support EWU Dental Programs https://www.ewu.edu/news/delta-dental-provides-1-million-to-support-ewu-dental-programs/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:23:20 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119349 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. ]]> From Buildings to Staplers: “Swoop In” Lets You Name It All https://www.ewu.edu/news/from-buildings-to-staplers-swoop-in-lets-you-name-it-all/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:34:02 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119288 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.]]> Get Lit! Secures Spokane Arts Grant Award https://www.ewu.edu/news/get-lit-secures-spokane-arts-grant-award/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:46:53 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119059 Get Lit! banner with festival dates April 17-19.The popular literary festival earned the support leading into its 28th season.]]> EWU Student Designers Create Sign to Honor Itron Partnership https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-student-designers-create-sign-to-honor-itron-partnership/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:54:53 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=118910 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.]]> Scholarship Helps Student Develop Professional Skills https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarship-helps-student-develop-professional-skills/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:35:38 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=118771 Photo of Mia Blomgren.Mia Blomgren was able to gain experience and advance her résumé thanks to an internship stipend.]]> OT Students Thank Bill Youngs https://www.ewu.edu/news/ot-students-thank-bill-youngs/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:10:11 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=118651 Bill Youngs with five occupational therapy students.Youngs created a scholarship fund to help future OTs earn their degrees.]]> EWU Students Spread Holiday Cheer with Card Drive https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-students-spread-holiday-cheer-with-card-drive/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 23:42:55 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=118400 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. ]]>