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President McMahan’s Statement of Support for EWU Students
At Eastern Washington University, our commitment to fostering a community where everyone belongs is embedded as a core value. No matter the challenges or changes in the world around us, one thing will never change: You belong here.
Our mission is to ensure access, opportunity and success for every student, and that commitment remains as strong as ever. Eastern will always provide an inclusive, supportive environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. Our campus is a place where diverse voices are valued, cultural and identity-based events are celebrated and every member of our community is welcomed with respect.
Your voice, experiences and presence are valued here — this is your community, and we are here to support you.
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President McMahan, a first-generation college student, has both a bachelor’s degree and a doctoral degree in social ecology from UC Irvine and a master’s degree in health science from Cal State Northridge. She came to EWU in 2022 after serving as the provost and vice president for academic affairs at California State University, San Bernardino, the first woman provost in CSUSB’s history. She has been awarded more than $5 million in external grant funding, authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications, delivered dozens of scientific and community presentations, and served on numerous professional task forces.
President McMahan is honored to lead Eastern and looks forward to continuing to fulfill the institution’s mission to expand opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.
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Learn More2024 Convocation
In her 2024 Convocation address, President Shari McMahan provided the EWU community with key updates on the university’s direction and initiatives. McMahan emphasized the university’s commitment to student success, urging faculty and staff to embrace the role of a “student-ready” institution, focusing on closing equity gaps, improving retention, and providing applied learning opportunities.
President McMahan also discussed the progress of the Strategic Resource Allocation (SRA) process, assuring the community that no staff layoffs would occur and celebrating $3.5 million in budget savings. She highlighted achievements, such as the Phase I completion of the Science Building and opening of the SIERR Building, and recent grants for cybersecurity and STEM faculty recruitment, which contribute to EWU’s evolving identity as the region’s polytechnic institution. The address also covered upcoming initiatives like the university’s fundraising campaign, new commencement plans, and leadership training programs.
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