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EWU Students Recognized for Voter Engagement

September 10, 2024

EWU Students Recognized for Voter Engagement

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge says EWU is a top college for excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement.

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HR ‘Welcomes and Farewells’ Debuts

September 6, 2024

HR ‘Welcomes and Farewells’ Debuts

Learn about new colleagues and departing friends.

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In Memoriam: Barbara Tish

Eastern Washington University is saddened to report that retiree Barbara Tish has passed away. Tish retired in 2011 after 19 years of service working in the  library. Our condolences go out to her friends and family. Tish’s obituary is available online at Spokesman.com.

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EWU Career Training Classes Now More Accessible

August 29, 2024

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The EWU Professional and Continuing Education unit’s partnership with ed2go will empower career growth through innovative online education.

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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 more diverse cohort 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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