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When donors support scholarships for students like Brolin Graham, they might just save a life. Brolin Graham’s decision to major in outdoor recreation goes back to when he was just 13 years old, as he became involved in the Civil Air Patrol emergency services in search and rescue and disaster relief. He trained to participate in…

Since 1965, when he graduated from EWU, Thomas Tiffany has made significant contributions to the national medical reference laboratory business. Tom is a visionary leader who left a legacy in his joint venture partnership model between medical reference laboratory and hospital systems, which is in practice now in more than half a dozen states. And,…

At EWU, Andrew Delgado discovered that he could pursue a degree in recreation management to follow his dream of helping young people lead fun, healthy, active lives. “Financing college has become a challenge for many, including myself,” he said. “Over and over, I saw friends walk away from our campus with unfinished goals and broken…

The 2014 EWU Alumni Award for Organization of Excellence has been presented to Washington Trust Bank. Washington Trust and its employees have shared their time, enthusiasm, and resources to help the EWU Alumni Association expand the football pregame fan zone, known as the Red Zone, with a mobile banking unit, a hot dog and video…

When you give to the EWU Foundation, you impact every student and faculty member in every college, department, and program. Now you can see what they are researching, learning, and sharing with the world at EWU Digital Commons. The EWU Digital Commons, an institutional repository for the university, is now live. This online platform and suite…

Actions speak louder than words. Bart Mihailovich is so passionate about protecting the Spokane River, he combines actions and words to advance the cause. Some say Bart Mihailovich has a lion’s courage, a driven desire to make the lives of others around him better and the humility to take issues that are important, but not…

Dan Waterbly wanted to go to college to be a doctor, but he fainted at the sight of blood. He had to pick a different field. “After taking my first programming class, I knew exactly what I wanted to do,” Dan says. Despite what he “wanted to do,” Dan’s Eastern story mirrors that of many…

Diana and Kenneth Manville wanted to do something to honor their son’s memory. “Starting a scholarship fund is suitable because EWU is where Matthew found his true calling,” Diana said. “Many generous, caring people have contributed to the scholarship. Kenneth and I are proud to have these funds available to deserving students in the Mechanical Engineering Program.” One…

Before the 2008 recession hit, Jim DeWalt, 1973 alumnus and president and CEO of Associated Industries of the Inland Northwest (A.I.), had been thinking about the most impactful way to give back to his alma mater. Colleen Harbick, a single mother of three, a school bus driver and a first-generation EWU student pursuing a degree…

Anna Schilter (class of 2017), who is double majoring in international affairs and Spanish, has been inspired by awesome donors. “That’s what I think about when I’m applying for scholarships, is really the donor behind the scholarships. They’re sacrificing a portion of what they make, and they’re investing in my future. That really helps to…