Stories – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:47:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Supporting Your Student’s Mental Health During the Winter Months https://www.ewu.edu/stories/supporting-your-students-mental-health-during-the-winter-months/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:46:28 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111493 College students are faced with many challenges as they navigate student life and expectations. Not only are they tasked with learning how to manage their time, but also how to manage their wellbeing. Balancing academic demands, social pressure and general distractions can be difficult to manage and can contribute to students’ mental health challenges. On...]]> Eagle 1 News: February https://www.ewu.edu/stories/eagle-1-news-february/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:59:19 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111475 Photo of Showalter Hall in the snow.Read up on some of the latest happenings at Eastern Washington University. ]]> Let’s Make Friendship Bracelets and Connect! https://www.ewu.edu/stories/lets-make-friendship-bracelets-and-connect/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:19:13 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111424 Students smiling at the theater booth at Neighborfest.From Feb. 24-28, students, faculty and staff are welcome for a project that is all about community.]]> President McMahan’s Message to Students https://www.ewu.edu/stories/president-mcmahans-message-to-students/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:03:38 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111400 Photo of EWU President Shari McMahan wearing her Eagle scarf."As students, you are the heart of our Eastern Washington University community, and your well-being—academically, emotionally, and personally—remains our top priority," McMahan says.]]> Geosciences Students Join West Plains PFAS Testing Effort https://www.ewu.edu/stories/ewu-geoscientists-research-west-plains-water/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:39:34 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111174 Student researchers testing a well on a rural property.The Eastern Washington University team is quantifying PFAS contamination levels and connecting affected households with clean water sources.]]> EWU Leads the Way in Smart Commuting & Sustainability https://www.ewu.edu/stories/ewu-leads-the-way-in-smart-commuting-sustainability/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:36:50 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111393 Swoop stepping out of an STA bus.EWU leads by example when it comes to making commute choices that drive big environmental change.]]> Scholarship Recipient Poised to Change Lives https://www.ewu.edu/stories/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.]]> CPP Event Explored Region’s Opioid Abuse Crisis https://www.ewu.edu/stories/cpp-event-explored-regions-opioid-abuse-crisis/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:14:09 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111406 Photo of panel for the opioid discussion.The event kicked off the college's Community Engagement Speakers Series.]]> Production of ‘The Prom’ is a Winner https://www.ewu.edu/stories/production-of-the-prom-is-a-winner/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:11:16 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111273 The Eastern Washington University musical-theater rendition received multiple awards from BroadwayWorld.]]> EWU String Orchestra Chosen to Perform at NAfME Northwest Conference https://www.ewu.edu/stories/string-orchestra-chosen-to-perform-at-conference/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:01:24 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111232 Close-up photo of student playing the violin.After warming up with a campus performance, musicians and guests will play at the conference this weekend.]]>