Alumni Facts

The EWU Alumni Association’s Eagle Career Network offers an online mentoring program that drives career success through powerful professional connections.

1,700+ Eastern license plates are on the road in Washington, supporting student scholarships.

Eagles supporting Eagles! We are proud to support and showcase our alumni-owned and operated businesses with the Alumni Business Directory.

Alumni strong and growing

123,000+

Alumni reside in Washington

90,000+

Alumni living in Spokane County

45,000+

Engineers reside and work in Washington

850+

Teachers reside and teach in WA

3,700+

Accomplished Alumni

From top-notch teachers to top military commanders, EWU alumni are making a difference in the region and the world. They’re MVPs at innovative businesses, life-changing non-profits, and even the Super Bowl.


Cooper Kupp '17

Cooper Kupp '17

2022 Super Bowl MVP, NFC Offensive Player of the Year, and Triple Crown wide receiver for the L.A. Rams

Jaleen Roberts ’21

Jaleen Roberts ’21

4-time Paralympic medalist

Jim Orr ’83

Jim Orr ’83

President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution at NBC Universal

Thomas Hampson ’92 | Grammy- nominated opera singer

Trudi Keck ’90 | TV/Film producer and founder of the first all female AC/DC Tribute Band, “Whole Lotta Rosies”

Maj. Gen. Gent Walsh, Jr. ’95 | Adjutant General, Washington National Guard

Greg Deckard ’86 | CEO of State Bank Northwest

Freda Gandy ’96 | Executive Director of Spokane’s Martin Luther King Jr. Center

Todd McFarlane ’84 | President of Image Comics and writer of Spawn Series

Paul Stringer ’79 | President of Nicklaus Design

Jess Walter ’87 | National and international award-winning author

Do you know an alumni who has made their mark? Recommend them so we can add their accomplishments to our growing list of notable Eagle alumni!

Top Employers of EWU Alumni

Our grads have started their careers with well-known companies and some even work for EWU!

 

Spokane Public Schools
Spokane Public Schools
Providence health & Services
Avista Utilities
Spokane City logo
Boeing
Microsoft

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