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TRIO McNair Scholar Plans to Make Education More Inclusive

February 26, 2026

Portrait of Ryan Finner.

The Africana Studies major founded a student support club while also making a difference as a PLUS coach.

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EWU Course Supports Teachers in Crisis Zones

February 24, 2026

Notes that Ukrainian students wrote in English on Post-It Notes.

Eastern Washington University’s Gina Petrie is part of an international collaboration that published an article detailing the effectiveness of trauma sensitive teaching techniques.

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Jess Walter Week Highlights

February 20, 2026

Jess Walter looking at a painting made by a student to illustrate a story of his.

The week of events featured Jess Walter, an Eastern alumnus and best-selling author, connecting with students and the larger campus community.

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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 Music 2026 Winter Concert Line-Up

January 21, 2026

EWU Music 2026 Winter Concert Line-Up

There are weekly opportunities to enjoy EWU’s talented student, faculty and guest musicians.

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EWU Assisting in Efforts to Alleviate Homelessness

January 20, 2026

Volunteer talking with a homeless person sitting in his car.

Matt Anderson and his urban planning students are key to quantifying homelessness and educating the community and lawmakers about why it happens.

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Christopher Kirby Awarded EWU’s Chertok Professorship

December 9, 2025

The incoming Chertok professor and the outgoing Chertok professor.

Kirby plans to engage students and the larger community through events, activities and collaborations.

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In Memoriam: Mark Lester

September 9, 2025

Photo of Mark Lester.

Mark Lester, Emeritus Professor of English, Passed Away in August.

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EWU Faculty Bring Music to Life for Middle Schoolers

September 6, 2025

Jody Graves at the piano.

Shaw students joined the Eastern community for some inspirational performances.

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Civil Rights Tour Brings Students Face to Face with History

July 14, 2025

Abak Anei flashes the peace sign while entering Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans.

Abak Anei, a recent graduate who plans to become a museum educator and community coordinator, says the experience supports her career path.

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