Category: Impact of Gifts

History students, Chelsea and McKenzie, start this school year with a little extra help from Rick and Carolyn Mattern. Their generosity to the College of Social Sciences History Department enables the department to award multiple scholarships to deserving students. Rick (’73) attributes his career success at Boeing in large part to the liberal arts education…

Donor-supported scholarships help attract bright, hard-working athletes who strive for success on the field, on the court, and in the classroom. That’s how Eastern Eagles won the 2017-18 Big Sky Conference Presidents’ Cup.

“With STEM being so important to everything that is happening in our industry today, and being not just competent but 21st-century skills in so many areas—Eastern is doing that.” Hear more from 2018 Red Tie Gala Partner of the Year, Scott Morris. Chairman and CEO | Avista

Tawanka scholar, Sarah Tiffany, shared: “Ever since I was little, I knew I wanted to become a teacher. A teacher sets up a child’s life. I always loved school so I want to give back and make school a fun and positive environment so other kids have the same experience I did. “Receiving this scholarship…

“[The university] offered me opportunities to go overseas, do some work, and bring in some international students.” Hear more from 2018 Red Tie Gala President’s Philanthropy Award winner, Walt Powers.

“I like to believe that we’ve lived a life of values and values really matter in a life.” Hear more from 2019 Exceptional Military Service Award winner, Bob Clark. Captain | U.S. Army (Retired)

“I’m a fan as well as a business person, but I want to make sure that Eastern is being seen.” Hear more from 2019 Eagle4Life Spirit Award winner, Brian Patterson. Sales Manager | Lamar Advertising Company

“A fraternity and Eastern rescued me from being a linear-processing scientist.” Hear more from 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award winner, James Wolff. Attorney and Real Estate Developer | Wolff, Hislop & Crockett

“In five years, I hope that I have moved many organizations forward in their quest for diversity, equity, and inclusion.” Hear more from 2019 Alumni of Service Award winner, Tai Harden-Moore. Founder and CEO | Moore Consultants