Eagles Give Newsletter: Summer 2024

Hello, fellow Eagles!

As we prepare to welcome students for the 2024-25 academic year, and our traditional homecoming celebration, change is in the air.

Soon, the University will launch a strategic plan to chart our path over the next five years while also revealing a brand platform highlighting Eastern’s many strengths. The new branding will differentiate Eastern from other public universities in Washington, while supporting the enrollment, recruitment and retention of students from all backgrounds.

Eastern is building a future with the help of supporters like you – a future that creates life-changing opportunities that propel students like single dad Kevin Uyekawa into high-demand careers.

This means donors, alumni and friends of Eastern have stepped up – and will continue to step up. So, I guess, the secret is out.

In the months ahead, look for a bold presence as we honor Eastern’s humble past and lay the groundwork for our future.

In the meantime, thank you for supporting Eastern – and Go Eags!

Barb

Barb Richey ’92 & ’99 | Vice President and Executive Director
EWU University Advancement and EWU Foundation

graduates

Building the Future

Newly Minted Alumni Celebrate Success

Congratulations to our 2024 EWU graduating class! More than 2,100 Eagles participated in the June 16 commencement ceremonies. Supporters like you own a piece of their success!

Meet Some of Our Graduates

Group photo of smiling students

Eagle Impact

Cutting-Edge Alumnus is Changing Lives

Tom Fox ’70, a second-generation Eagle, was on the forefront of computer automation, contributing to advances that benefit today’s companies and consumers. Now Tom and his family are helping the next generation of Eagles find their own success.

Future Occupational Therapists Practice Pediatrics

EWU master-level students gained hands-on experience working with children with disabilities. They graduated with clinical hours – and helped some amazing kids reach milestones along the way!

August is National Make-a-Will Month

The EWU Foundation proudly offers a free online will-making tool for our EWU community. If your plans happen to include a gift to the EWU Foundation, please let us know.

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