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EWU Partners With ed2go to Increase Accessibility

August 26, 2024

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EWU’s Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) unit recently announced a partnership with ed2go that will expand access to higher education. The ed2go digital platform is part of Cengage Group, a global education technology company. The partnership represents a significant step in PCE’s commitment to empower individuals with essential skills and knowledge to support professional success

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Generous Alumnus is Paying It Forward

August 21, 2024

Generous Alumnus is Paying It Forward

Tom Fox and his wife, Marybeth, have supported dozens of Eagles as they work toward the dream of a college degree.

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Emeritus Professor Rubén Trejo Honored with School Naming

August 19, 2024

Emeritus Professor Rubén Trejo Honored with School Naming

Spokane Public Schools has bestowed a significant honor upon the late Rubén Trejo, a celebrated artist, educator and champion of the Latino community with deep ties to Eastern Washington University. The newly established Rubén Trejo Dual Language Academy, set to open its doors in September, will carry forward Trejo’s legacy of cultural celebration and academic

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Coordinated Care Creates Scholarship to Honor Jeff Thomas

August 13, 2024

Coordinated Care Creates Scholarship to Honor Jeff Thomas

The scholarship continues the inspiring legacy of the EWU alumnus, who served as CEO of Frontier Behavioral Health.

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EWU Awarded National Science Foundation Grant

August 6, 2024

EWU Awarded National Science Foundation Grant

The $975,000 award will help EWU attract and retain a variety of STEM-focused scientists and scholars.

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Two Eastern Graduates Named to Board of Trustees

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A pair of Eastern Washington University alumni, Carol Evans and Alexis Alexander, have been appointed by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to the university’s governing Board of Trustees. Evans, the esteemed former chairwoman of the Spokane Tribal Business Council, and Alexander, who recently served as chair of the EWU Foundation Board of Directors, will both serve

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Single Dad Graduates with Honors

July 29, 2024 by Melodie Little

Single Dad Graduates with Honors

Kevin Uyekawa credits support he received from EWU and his family for helping him reach the finish line.

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Exercise Science Earns Accreditation

July 24, 2024 by Melodie Little

Exercise Science Earns Accreditation

The accreditation helps position EWU as a lead institution for educating allied health professionals in the state and region.

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In-Service Day Focuses on Workplace Wellness

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EWU staff learned about strategies to prevent burnout and lead healthier lives.

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EWU Police Provide Wildfire Safety Resources

July 18, 2024 by Melodie Little

EWU Police Provide Wildfire Safety Resources

Check out these helpful tips for websites, alert apps, grab and go bags and more.

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