Category: University

Recognizing the needs of the modern learner, Eastern Washington University is pleased to announce a 100 percent online MBA program, offering career-boosting academic excellence delivered in a flexible online format ideal for working professionals. EWU’s online Master of Business Administration can be completed in as few as 11 months at a tuition price of $14,880,…

The legislature adjourned on time, April 28, with historic outcomes for higher education. One of the key outcomes is the passage of the Workforce Education Investment Act (HB 2158), which creates a dedicated revenue source for higher education totaling $373.8 M for the 2019-21 biennium. The act includes a number of higher education investments and…

Eastern Washington University is bringing back one of its own to serve as the new Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the EWU Foundation. EWU President Mary Cullinan has named Barb Richey, an Eastern alumna, to this important executive position, which provides leadership for Advancement Services, Alumni Advancement, Marketing and Communications, and…

The Washington State Senate honored Athletic Director Lynne Hickey, Director of Football Operations Marc Anderson, and Senior Associate Athletic Director Devon Thomas with a resolution recognizing their accomplishments on behalf of EWU’s collegiate athletics program. The resolution specifically recognized the football team’s “extraordinary athletic and academic achievement during its 2018 season in being awarded the…

SPOKANE, Washington. — Eastern Washington University students aiming to pursue a career in the law may have new opportunities to do so thanks to a collaborative agreement signed by EWU Provost Scott Gordon and the Gonzaga University School of Law Dean Jacob Rooksby. The Memorandum of Understanding forms the EWU-GU Legal Education Collaboration Committee. The…

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jason Hennig, a faculty member from the EWU Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program, has been selected as the 2018 US Army Cadet Command NCO Instructor of the Year. Each year Cadet Command recognizes one non-commissioned officer (NCO) from its 274 ROTC battalions across the country for this award.  “This award solidifies the hard work…

Focused, consistent, and impactful; that is the approach Eastern’s government relations team took when visiting over 20 legislators during Dr. Cullinan’s visit to Olympia, January 22nd through the 25th. Focusing on our 2019 legislative priorities, Dr. Cullinan and the government relations team were able to introduce Eastern through our unique mission and student demographic to several…

“Hello, my name is…” The 2019 legislative session has officially started, and first on the EWU government relations “to do” list: learn all the new names and faces. Time to smile and shake a lot of hands. Turnover is a natural part of the legislative cycle. Every election year there are new legislators who are…

If someone asked for directions to Patterson Hall, how would you respond? Those who have previously struggled to navigate Eastern Washington University’s campus can rest assured; EWU Construction and Planning Services is in the midst of a project that will update EWU campus addresses, streets and lanes with easy-to-remember names. The Campus Fire Life Safety…

The EWU government relations team enjoyed productive meetings during Senate Committee Days. Every November and December, prior to the start of the regular legislative session in January, the Senate and House convene to reorganize policy and fiscal committees. In addition, committee chairs hold work sessions on salient issues. Chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee,…