Category: President

President’s speech highlights accomplishments, university priorities and a focus on employee wellness.

Dear Eagle Family and Friends,Our Eagle students have flown home for the summer! Classes wrapped up last week, and this is always a bittersweet time of the year as campus quiets down. While we’re able to connect with our teams and start on summer projects, we all miss the energy of our students – they’re…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, Summer is just around the corner at EWU, and the cherry blossoms are painting our campus pink – a beautiful sight to accompany the sunny weather. And for our seniors — summer means graduation! I have had the honor of attending three commencement ceremonies so far, the annual African American…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, Spring has sprung…finally! With the nice weather just arriving, it’s hard to believe that our first commencement ceremony is right around the corner. On May 5, we will celebrate our graduating College of Health Science and Public Health semester students. These students are poised to be outstanding healthcare professionals in…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, On March 20, we officially welcomed spring, and although the snow piles still linger, warmer temperatures are on their way. I did enjoy my first winter in the Inland Northwest, but my daily walks will certainly be better without icy sidewalks and a bulky coat! Our semester students are returning…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, Each day I try to make time to walk around campus and interact with our incredible students, whether it’s catching them between classes or attending a campus event. It is energizing to see them learning, exploring and making memories. As part of my efforts to engage our students, I recently…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, Happy New Year! Last week we welcomed students back from the holiday break, and classes are up and running for winter term 2023. Eastern Washington University is ready for the new year and all the opportunities it holds for new experiences, new events and new memories. I love a vibrant,…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, I can hardly believe that 2022 and my first six months as president of EWU are coming to a close. Fall term has ended and winter break has begun for students, and we’ve sent them off with holiday well-wishes. I’m sure every employee agrees that it isn’t quite the same…

The Distinguished Service Awards, given each year to recognize exemplary service and outstanding contributions to the university.

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, The colorful Pacific Northwest fall that I had heard so much about didn’t stick around for too long. It seems the chilly, winter weather has arrived. With the abrupt shift from autumn to winter, I found myself thinking about transformation. Much like the change from one season to the next,…