Giving Stories – Eastern Washington University

Giving Stories – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:14:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Civic Leadership Award Recipient is Moving People Forward https://www.ewu.edu/news/civic-leadership-award-recipient-is-moving-people-forward/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:00:33 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111743 Photo of Steven McCray with his daughter, Charlotte, age 6, sitting on his lap.

Photo of Steven McCray with his daughter, Charlotte, age 6, sitting on his lap.

Future social worker Steven McCray is working to improve conditions for people dealing with hardships.]]> Student Civic Leadership Award Recipient is Changing Lives https://www.ewu.edu/news/student-civic-leadership-award-recipient-is-changing-lives/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 02:52:07 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111740 Photo of Madilyn Fisher leaning on a railing with stairs in the background.

Photo of Madilyn Fisher leaning on a railing with stairs in the background.

Receiving a scholarship is helping Madilyn Rosaline Fisher put her efforts into a practicum that supports her goal of becoming a social worker.]]> Geosciences’ Student is Grateful for Scholarships https://www.ewu.edu/news/geosciences-student-is-grateful-for-scholarships/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:49:44 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111721

Photo of Marilyn Smith collecting samples off of a rock slab.

Marilyn Smith is embracing applied learning while juggling two jobs and supporting a family.]]> Student Shares the Joy of OT Work https://www.ewu.edu/news/student-shares-the-joy-of-ot-work/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:46:39 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111667

Kensi Nelson is pictured outdoors with trees in the background.

Kensi Nelson is helping to spread the word that Eastern needs a scholarship fund to support its occupational therapy students.]]> Future OT Awarded Latino Center for Health Fellowship https://www.ewu.edu/news/future-ot-awarded-latino-center-for-health-fellowship/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:04:12 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111575 Photo of Tanya Valdenea wearing her red OT Eagle logo shirt.

Tanya Valdenea, who will graduate this spring, is passionate about occupational therapy and the potential to make a life-changing difference.]]> Scholarship Recipient Poised to Change Lives https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarship-recipient-poised-to-change-lives/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:48:08 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=110516 Photo of Annette.

Annette Carpenter plans to make a difference for people battling mental health conditions.]]> Scholarship Recipient Wins Murdock Poster Prize https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-student-wins-murdock-poster-prize/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:00:33 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=110174 Jeff Schell pictured outside holding his award ribbon and envelope.

Jeff Schell pictured outside holding his award ribbon and envelope.

Jeff Schell credits hands-on research, conducted under the mentorship of Krisztian Magori, and a timely scholarship with supporting his career path.]]> Scholarship Supports Career Goals https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarship-supports-career-goals/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:26:29 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=109995 Photo of Devyn Britton sitting on steps.

Photo of Devyn Britton sitting on steps.

Scholarship support is helping a student gain vital experience in business, community and leadership.]]> Scholarships Open Doors for Student https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarships-open-doors-for-student-2/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:11:03 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=109992 Photo of McKenzie Riffner wearing a hat and leaning on a tree.

Photo of McKenzie Riffner wearing a hat and leaning on a tree.

McKenzie Riffner appreciates the opportunities at EWU, including learning from knowledgable faculty in small-size classes.]]> Dick Donley Leaves a Legacy at EWU https://www.ewu.edu/news/dick-donley-leaves-a-legacy-at-ewu/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:19:47 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=110141 Black and white photo of Dick Donley, when he was a professor.

Black and white photo of Dick Donley, when he was a professor.

Donley, who passed away recently, made a positive impact for students as a faculty member, department chair, and retiree.]]>