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Congratulations to Rayanna Tensley, a graduate of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Eastern, who received the Outstanding Recent Graduate Award from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) WA Chapter! Rayanna was recognized in March during Social Work Month.  The NASW Chapter Update letter states that, “This year’s Social Work Month theme…

by Mya Brossoit Shanna Porter, a 2015 graduate of the EWU Master of Social Work (MSW) program, has successfully lobbied for the coverage of hearing instruments/aids by medical insurance, with the passing of House Bill 1222 in the Washington State Legislature, requiring coverage for hearing instruments. When asked why she chose to get involved with…

The College of Professional Programs is proud to recognize EWU School of Business Alumna, Sophia Vrieling. Sophia received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Systems and Analytics from Eastern Washington University in June of 2022.  She was also the recipient of the Frances B. Huston Award, which honors graduating seniors who display outstanding academic achievement, intentional…

by Mya Brossoit The College of Professional Programs is proud to highlight The Eastern Reading Council, a student club that promotes a love for literacy and community service. Eastern’s Reading Council partners with surrounding school districts in teaching local children about reading and the importance of literacy. The club participates in Literacy Nights, public readings…

Accounting Students Learn as They Serve

EWU Student to Present at Rise Up Passport to Careers Conference

The School of Education celebrated its second Future Teacher Send Off of the ’22-’23 academic year on March 16th, featuring teaching candidates from the Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE), and Master in Teaching (MIT) programs.  Friends and families joined the candidates as we heard from sponsors of the event: EWU Admissions, EWU Alumni Office,…

Seven Professional Accounting students (undergraduate and graduate) were awarded scholarships by the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (WSCPA) ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 for the upcoming ’23-’24 academic year.  Congratulation go to: Brandon Blazekovic Madeline Kling Saori Braswell Leonie Delarosa Fanny Musonda Jennifer Pope On the impact of receiving the scholarship, Leonie Delarosa states…

The International Business Bachelor’s degree program in the EWU School of Business has been ranked as #44 in the nation on the BestAccredited Colleges 2023 list. Dr. Abrahim Soleimani states, “Our International Business major is truly interdisciplinary [sic] by dedicated Finance (International Finance), Marketing (Global Marketing), Management (International Business, International Management), and Economics (electives) faculty!…

by Mya Brossoit The College of Professional Programs is proud to recognize EWU School of Psychology and School of Social Work Alumna, Azra Grudic. In 2006, Azra graduated from Eastern with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and returned to complete her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in 2008. She current works as a School…