Category: Applied Learning
Geosciences Student Gains Ground Through Hands-On Learning
June 23, 2026
From PFAS research and mineral analysis to teaching and community outreach, Jerusha Hampson is applying her geosciences education to real-world environmental challenges.
[Read more]Healthcare Administration Student Turns Personal Challenges Into Purpose
June 15, 2026
Inspired by her own healthcare journey, Sarah White is using applied learning opportunities to prepare for a career improving patient outcomes.
[Read more]Hardworking Mother of Four Earns Education Degree
June 12, 2026
As Jessica Clemons prepares to graduate, she reflects on why Eastern Washington University was an ideal place to earn her bachelor’s degree.
[Read more]EWU Students Create Kits to Improve Literacy
Members of the Eastern Reading Council hope to get new parents reading to their babies to improve kindergarten readiness.
[Read more]EWU Hosts Middle School Students for Day of Hands-On Learning
June 10, 2026
The Eastern team partnered with Spokane Public Schools’ Native Education Program for this memorable science-theme visit.
[Read more]Eagles Prepare for International Rocket Engineering Competition
June 4, 2026
Eastern’s Aerospace Club is heading to Midland, Texas to compete in the “largest collegiate rocket event on the planet.”
[Read more]Hands-On Learning Takes Center Stage for EWU Student
June 2, 2026
Theatre and Communication Studies double major Taylor Clement is gaining hands-on experience as a stage manager, combining leadership, organization, and creativity to bring theatrical productions to life.
[Read more]EWU Students, Public Policy Institute Create Yakama Nation Vitals
May 29, 2026 by Cindy Hval
An important project developed by Eastern Washington University students and launched earlier this year serves as a tool for the Yakama Nation to monitor key indicators of community health and well-being.
[Read more]Applied Learning Shapes Art Major’s Creative Journey
May 22, 2026
Through internships, exhibition work, and multidisciplinary art practices, Skylar Miller explores creativity as a meditative and communal experience.
[Read more]Music Students to Perform at Historic Fox Theater
May 19, 2026
On May 21, the Music Department will present “The Bright Lights of Broadway: The Human Story Behind the Spotlight.”
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