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EWU’s new president aims to find out, in light of enrollment slump.

Eastern Washington University is a regional university with a big heart and bold ideas. When I speak about Eastern, I use the word legacy, not just because the university has been established for 140 years, but because the stories, the graduates, the character, and its reputation have made profound impacts in the community for generations.

President Shari McMahan greeted attendees and introduced workshop facilitator, Tiffany Wentz, a mental health professional with extensive expertise in coaching wellness, resilience and organizational culture.

The state of Washington ranks 47th in the nation for participation in four-year public higher education at the undergraduate level for U.S. population ages 20-34, and approximately 40 percent of Washington students do not attend a college after high school. At the same time, employers will create an estimated 373,000 net new jobs in the…

Help your student understand the benefits of campus involvement!

We have planned a week of activities for students, staff, faculty and families to participate in.

As president, Shari McMahan, PhD, is the principal administrative officer of Eastern Washington University and has general supervision of all operations and programs of the institution. The president carries out the rules and regulations established by the EWU Board of Trustees and state law. Shari McMahan came to EWU after serving as the provost and…

The naming gift connects the dots for alumna Angela Jones, who was instrumental in starting the center.

Dear Eagle Family and Friends,

In her inaugural delivery of EWU’s annual welcome speech, Dr. McMahan said the campus community is “achieving greatness.”