Social Impact – Eastern Washington University

Social Impact – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:21:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 New EagFunder Crowdfunding Platform Launched https://www.ewu.edu/news/new-eagfunder-crowdfunding-platform-launched/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:44:04 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=117112 Photo of diving team captains in colorful outfits.

Photo of diving team captains in colorful outfits.

EagFunder, designed to help student clubs, organizations and faculty bring ideas to life, is a great way to support GivingTuesday.]]> Office of Community Engagement is Ready to Engage https://www.ewu.edu/news/office-of-community-engagement-is-ready-to-engage/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:15:54 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=117562 Ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Oct. 21 open house celebrated the rebirth of the community outreach center, which was closed for about four years.]]> EWU Historians are Helping Homeowners Make History https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-historians-are-helping-homeowners-make-history/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:45:46 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=113726 Picture of racial covenants map.

Racial Covenants Project workshops assist homeowners seeking to address restrictive language in property documents.]]> Social Work Alumna Reconnects After 47 Years https://www.ewu.edu/news/social-work-alumna-reconnects-after-47-years/ Tue, 13 May 2025 16:29:55 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=113177 Cyndy Stevenson and two social work faculty standing by the Senior Hall sign. One is holding a boomerang.

Cyndy Stevenson and two social work faculty standing by the Senior Hall sign. One is holding a boomerang.

Cyndy Stevenson, who was among the first graduates of EWU’s School of Social Work, recently visited the Cheney campus.]]> EWU Rally Honors the Missing and Murdered https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-rally-honors-the-missing-and-murdered/ Tue, 13 May 2025 01:10:29 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=113247 Photo of line of people marching to honor the National Day of Awareness for MMIW/P.

Photo of line of people marching to honor the National Day of Awareness for MMIW/P.

This year, Evanlene Melting Tallow led a team of 15 NASC members and work-study students in organizing the event.]]> EWU to Join in National Day of Awareness for MMIW/P https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-to-join-in-national-day-of-awareness-for-mmiw-p/ Thu, 01 May 2025 01:48:12 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=112883 Photo of tribal leaders dressed in traditional clothing. One is holding up a picture of her sister who died under suspicious circumstances.

Photo of tribal leaders dressed in traditional clothing. One is holding up a picture of her sister who died under suspicious circumstances.

On May 5, the campus community has opportunities throughout the day to learn more about this ongoing tragedy and how to take action to help.]]> Big Changes Coming for EWU Bus Riders https://www.ewu.edu/news/big-changes-coming-for-ewu-bus-riders/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:59:11 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=112793

EWU is transitioning how the campus community accesses the free bus benefits moving from a card to an app-based system. As a family member of an EWU student, we want to make sure you are aware of the upcoming changes! Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is moving to the Connect fare system, which utilizes a mobile...]]> EWU Students Help Organize Disability Pride Days’ Events https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-students-help-organize-disability-pride-day-events/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:40:02 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=112672 Disability Pride Days graphic.

The celebration features three days of student-led activities to learn and get involved.]]> EWU Graduates its First Cohort of Nurses https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-to-graduate-first-cohort-of-nurses/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:58:16 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=112730 Photo of nursing student cohort in their red EWU scrubs.

Photo of nursing student cohort in their red EWU scrubs.

The group of 40 nursing students are ready to fill critical roles across the region and beyond.]]> EWU Dental Hygiene Prepares Students While Serving Community https://www.ewu.edu/news/dental-hygiene-prepares-students-while-serving-community/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:00:07 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111877 Eva, 9, enjoyed meeting Dawn Lewis-Kinnunen, dean of the College of Health Science and Public Health, Professor Merri Jones and Lorie Speer, associate professor and department chair.

Eva, 9, enjoyed meeting Dawn Lewis-Kinnunen, dean of the College of Health Science and Public Health, Professor Merri Jones and Lorie Speer, associate professor and department chair.

Applied learning at Eastern Washington University's Dental Hygiene Clinic makes care more accessible.]]>