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In summer 2021, Michael Simmons, a 26-year-old electrical engineering major from Spokane, interned at a firm where he was involved with projects that, if realized to their full potential, could benefit millions of people living in water-stressed communities.

Jenny Brunner was dealing with declining health and an undiagnosed heart condition when an email arrived announcing that she was being awarded a Bright Promise Scholarship.

With fiery colors encroaching upon two darkness-enshrouded pillars, EWU alumnus Roger Riggs’ painting “9/11” powerfully conveys the essence of a defining American tragedy.

(Listen and read the story on Spokane Public Radio) After years of discussions and pre-planning, Eastern Washington University has received state approval to move forward with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The new program will allow Eastern to help address a shortage of nurses that is burdening health-care providers across the nation.…

As part of its annual Sustainability Week celebration, Eastern Washington University hosted a daylong conference devoted to exploring some of the most pressing environmental issues facing our way of life. “Sovereignty Through Sustainability” addressed critical topics such as drought and climate change, water law, salmon runs, Tribal history and culture, food sovereignty and natural resources…

During winter break, an EWU student traveled home for the holidays. A medical emergency caused the need for an expensive MRI. An unexpected event like that can create hopelessness and more debt for students. Without help from the Student Emergency Fund (SEF), many students facing daunting financial challenges would choose to drop out of EWU…

No-Li Brewhouse made a $10,000 gift to kick off Giving Joy Day and help Eastern launch a Craft Beer Industry Professional Certificate. The 15-credit program will be up and running this fall, with details about course offerings to be released during American Craft Beer Week,  May 16-22.  John and Cindy Bryant and their team of…

Internships are an important and valuable part of the college experience. The real-world experience is often not only crucial to successful degree completion, but also helping a student land that perfect first job. Steve Blewett, a retired EWU professor and the former director of Eastern’s journalism program, knows all too well the importance of internships.…

To kick-off Giving Joy Day, on April 4, Youngs is making a $20,000 matching gift to challenge the Eastern community to support student scholarships.