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Lauren Stachowiak, an assistant professor of Geosciences at EWU, is an expert on wildfire activity and how climate change has impacted fire behavior.  Appearing on “Experts @ EWU” on Spokane Talks, she points out how recent fires in the region are prime example of Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) and how we all need to be ‘fire-wise.’ …

Eastern Washington University (EWU) has announced the expansion of its online portfolio of graduate degrees supported by Academic Partnerships (AP) beginning fall 2021. In accordance with EWU’s core themes of its mission of access, learning and completion, these new offerings will complement the existing portfolio of 18 AP-supported EWU programs in education, accounting and business.…

During a special meeting on Friday, June 11, the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees (BOT) accepted the plan presented by interim President David May to keep EWU Athletics in Division I and the Big Sky Conference. The proposal calls for creating a fiscally responsible path forward through increased fundraising and a refocusing of resources.…

On June 3rd, 2021 Eastern EdgeEXP focused on our approach to cover multidisciplinary and experiential topics with deans, faculty and students.

Eastern Washington University Interim President David May is recommending to the governing Board of Trustees (BOT) that EWU Athletics remain in Division I, while also calling for a sustainable path forward through increased fundraising and a refocusing of resources. The recommendation comes after a ten-month Athletics Review process that included stakeholders from EWU and the…

EWU History Professor – and History buff – Bill Youngs was the latest guest on “Experts @ EWU” on Spokane Talks. Youngs talks about his fascinating field work and shares stories from his nearly 50-years of teaching at Eastern.

Dedicated supporters of Eastern Washington University came together last Friday to spread joy through kindness, community, philanthropy and service.

“We are truly humbled to see how many Eastern supporters share our passion for helping students who show the hard work and dedication it takes to earn a degree,” say the Krumble Foundation donors.

Join us on Giving Joy Day—this Friday—as we celebrate EWU’s 139th birthday by spreading joy in the community and helping Eastern students succeed.

Eastern Washington University’s Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) recently had the opportunity to showcase efforts to promote an inclusive campus climate. Vice President for Diversity and Senior Diversity Officer Shari Clarke, PhD, and Senior Director for Diversity and Inclusion, Kim Davis, joined host Kent Adams on the latest edition of “Experts@EWU” on Spokane…