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Dr. Philip Watkins, Professor of Psychology, has been interviewed recently by both Time Magazine AND The Washington Post for articles in which he talks about fostering joy. Dr. Watkins researches joy, gratitude, and happiness at EWU. Time Magazine article, “How to Find Small Moments of Joy in Dark Times” (Nov. 17, 2022) The Washington Post…

by Mya Brossoit The College of Professional Programs is excited to recognize Jamie Trudgeon, a Master of Social Work (MSW) student in the EWU School of Social Work. Jamie Trudgeon is a part-time student working to earn her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and intends on graduating in the spring of 2024. Originally from…

The College of Professional Programs is very proud to highlight EWU School of Psychology Alum Marissa Zuniga.  Marissa Zuniga currently works as a Behavior Specialist, soon to be Family Therapist, at Rogers Behavioral Health in Seattle. She graduated with a BA in Psychology in June 2020. She recently received her Masters in Applied Child and…

The College of Professional Programs is very proud to highlight Marina Conner, a student in the EWU School of Psychology. Originally from Westport, WA, Marina Conner is majoring in psychology, with a minor in criminal justice, and anticipates graduating in June of 2023. The more she studies psychology, the more she is interested. “I knew…

The College of Professional Programs (CPP) is excited to announce that baccalaureate programs within the School of Business and the School of Professional Accounting will now offer Bachelor of Science degrees, in a shift from Bachelor of Arts degrees. The curriculum for business and professional accounting majors includes rigorous quantitative coursework and the move to…

Do you have a lived experience unlike others you know? Do you sometimes feel misunderstood, stereotyped, or marginalized? Are you interested in sharing your story in a series of casual conversations, in a safe, supportive, and meaningful way? Learn more about becoming a Human Book in our Human Library event, part of EWU’s Diversity and Inclusion…

As we emerge from the pandemic, EWU’s School of Professional Accounting (SoPA) is re-imagining their curriculum and its delivery, as well as expanding opportunities for experiential learning. “We want to meet students where they are,” notes Christine Kuglin, former chair of the SoPA. “Students prefer to work and remain in their home communities while attending…

In conjunction with the Office of Community Engagement (OCE) and the Master of Social Work Student Association (MSWSA), The College of Professional Programs (CPP) is co-sponsoring a Community Engagement Resource Fair and on-site service activity this October and would like to invite all students to stop by and learn more about getting involved in community…

The Children’s Studies program hosted its Senior Celebration on June 15th and recognized their 56 graduating students in the three options: Child Life and Health, Child Services, and Community Programming for Children. Family and friends enjoyed taking photos of graduates at a photo station (with props!) and graduates received certificates and cords to wear at…

We are proud to announce the chartering of the EWU Student Society of Human Resources Management Chapter! The Chapter, officially chartered on March 11, held a ceremony on June 1. The local Inland Northwest Society of Human Resources (INSHRM) sponsored EWU’s first 8 charter members in order to qualify for chartering. It has been a…