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Recent EWU Grad is Poised to Make His Mark on Biochemistry

July 22, 2020 by Leilah Langley

Three people smiling

John Vant has come a long way since his days dominating the ice at Eastern. Now a standout doctoral student in biochemistry at ASU, his work with some of the world’s top biochemical experts could lay the groundwork for a vaccine against COVID-19.

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The New Turf is Here, and it’s IncREDible!

by Leilah Langley

red turf diagram of football field

Out with the old and in with the new! The new red turf is being installed at Roos Field. You can still snag a piece of the original—just get your order in by Friday.

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Own a Piece of Red Turf History

July 15, 2020 by Leilah Langley

red turf diagram of football field

You can add a splash of red to your pad, and support EWU student-athletes, by purchasing a piece of the very first red turf.

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Sips for Scholarships: A Wine Club Just for Eagles

July 9, 2020 by Leilah Langley

Sips for Scholarships: A Wine Club Just for Eagles

Faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Eastern can get award-winning Washington wines made by Eagles, for Eagles, all in support of Alumni Legacy Scholarships.

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Africana Studies Director Discusses Race Relations

June 11, 2020 by David Meany

Monroe Hall

Professor Scott Finnie, the director of EWU’s Africana Studies program, is featured in the most recent edition of the “Experts

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EWU to Maintain Office for Diversity & Inclusion

June 9, 2020 by David Meany

The sun breaks through a stormy sky over campus

Reaffirming her commitment to issues of diversity and racial injustice, and responding to concerns expressed by students, faculty, alumni and

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EWU Teams with Health District to Ramp Up Contact Tracing

May 27, 2020 by David Meany

Buildings on the EWU Spokane campus

Eastern Washington University’s Bachelor and Master of Public Health programs are partnering with the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) to

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Music to Our Ears in Stressful Times

May 23, 2020 by David Meany

Jody Graves sitting at her home piano

EWU Music Professor Jody Graves joined The Spokesman-Review’s Northwest Passages Book Club on Friday, May 22, to discuss the importance

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First Phase of the Inferno Makeover Is Underway

May 22, 2020 by Leilah Langley

football field during renovation

Out with the old and in with the new! Work is underway to replace the iconic red turf at Eastern Washington University’s football field.

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EWU Becomes Test-Optional to Increase Equity in College Admissions

May 18, 2020 by David Meany

EWU Traditional New Student Photo

Eastern Washington University announced that it will no longer require freshman or transfer applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores

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