Category: Parents & Families

When you think of home, what do you think of? Is it a place? A smell? A feeling? The people? For many of us, it is all of the above. When I think about home, I think about a small town settled deep in the piney woods with wild jasmine and magnolias blooming in the…

Our mission is to help create an inclusive environment, designed to cultivate interaction, encourage engagement, advance student success, and foster a sense of belonging for all EWU community members.

We know that student success extends beyond the classroom. Getting involved in co-curricular activities not only helps students stay in school but also builds essential skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving that prepare them for their future careers. Some students might feel that leadership isn’t for them, but leadership is about growth, not titles. It’s…

We all know the trope of the harried college student surviving off of ramen and Red Bull. Some of us have been that college student. Now, we know that our best learning doesn’t happen on simply caffeine and carbs but requires a balanced diet of rest, protein, fiber, fat, and some caffeine and carbs. Though…

It has been an eventful start to the 2024-2025 academic year. It is our hope that your student has had a great fall, found a place in the community, and started out the year strong academically. Many of you will be spending the next few days with your student as they prepare to return to…

Hey, Eagles, Families, and Friends! Thank you for your student’s continued support. They have gone through move-in, Welcome Week, First Day of School, Homecoming, midterms, holidays, and more! All of those events can take a toll on a student’s mental health. Sometimes it’s nice to take a break from studying, and that’s where Eagle Entertainment…

Hey, Eagles and Families! As we work our way through Fall 2024 term, it’s the perfect time to remind your student about the fantastic resource we have here at Eastern Washington University, Navigate Student. Whether you’re taking courses in quarters or semesters, Navigate Student remains your trusty companion for managing campus life. And this year,…

“EWU has plenty of resources to help students feel confident and supported.”

The Program Leading to University Success (PLUS) is now providing FREE virtual reality services for all EWU students. PLUS has partnered with a software company called Curio XR to provide Eagles with a hands-on learning experience to help students better understand course material. PLUS has a plethora of headsets for Eagles to use whether it…

“PLUS Tutoring has three main services connected to it: Small Group Tutoring, eTutoring, and Virtual Reality (VR) Tutoring.”