https://www.ewu.edu Fri, 29 May 2026 17:41:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.ewu.edu/news/the-last-mile-scholarship-how-ewu-helps-students-cross-the-finish-line/ Fri, 29 May 2026 17:41:35 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=121529 There’s a certain kind of student story you almost never see in the news. It’s not the dramatic “I started with nothing, now I’m valedictorian” headline, and it’s not the movie-ready moment of tossing graduation caps into the sky. Honestly, it’s quieter than all that. It’s about the student who is so close to graduating,...]]> https://www.ewu.edu/news/swoop-in-fundraiser-inspires-ewu-math-chair-to-honor-family-colleagues/ Tue, 26 May 2026 17:45:24 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=121432 For Carlos Castillo-Garsow, who made generous gifts to name multiple buildings, the signs are a great way to honor family members and colleagues who’ve made a positive impact.]]> https://www.ewu.edu/news/investing-in-potential-associated-industries-bright-promise-scholarship/ Tue, 05 May 2026 15:46:49 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=121093 Opportunities don’t always come from perfect grades or a flawless resume. Sometimes, they come from persistence, real-life experience and the drive to build something better for yourself. That’s the idea behind the Bright Promise Scholarship, started by Jim DeWalt, the recently retired president and CEO of Associated Industries, a human relations services group based in...]]> https://www.ewu.edu/news/giving-joy-day-2026-campus-celebrates-generosity/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120355 This year's spirited event had record participation. ]]> https://www.ewu.edu/news/giving-joy-day-has-arrived/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:49:26 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120322 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.]]> https://www.ewu.edu/news/from-buildings-to-staplers-swoop-in-lets-you-name-it-all/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:58:02 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119288 The lighthearted fundraiser has naming opportunities available through the end of today!]]> https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarship-honors-a-legacy-of-caring/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:36:57 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120264 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.]]> https://www.ewu.edu/news/alumna-makes-a-difference-for-children-and-families/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:23:27 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120072 Scholarships helped Blanca Lilia Hernandez realize her goal of becoming a child life specialist.]]> https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarships-help-future-teacher/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:16 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120061 Osvaldo De Los Santos plans to make a difference for elementary school students.]]> https://www.ewu.edu/news/zakayla-jones-hits-all-the-right-notes/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:51:10 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120003 EWU music major Za’Kayla Jones is making a difference with her beautiful voice.]]>