Featured – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:38:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Ashes to Art Exhibit, Google Grant and Women’s Sports Among Top 2024 EWU Stories https://www.ewu.edu/stories/ashes-to-art-exhibit-google-grant-and-womens-sports-among-top-2024-ewu-stories/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:50:35 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=110414 Top stories of 2024 with photos of students, events, and other highlights.Here are a few year-end highlights that offer a snapshot of EWU's many positive accomplishments. ]]> EWU Student Wins Murdock Poster Prize https://www.ewu.edu/stories/ewu-student-wins-murdock-poster-prize/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:00:33 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=110174 Jeff Schell pictured outside holding his award ribbon and envelope.Jeff Schell credits hands-on research, conducted under the mentorship of Krisztian Magori, and a timely scholarship with supporting his career path.]]> EWU Community Celebrates New MESA Center https://www.ewu.edu/stories/community-celebrates-opportunity/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:27:23 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=110257 MESA student has big scissors and is cutting the ribbon.A recent reception celebrated the grand opening of the center, designed to build a pathway to success for students enrolled in STEM courses.]]> EWU’s Margo Hill-Ferguson Honored for Her Advocacy and Leadership https://www.ewu.edu/stories/ewus-margo-hill-ferguson-is-honored-for-her-work/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:15:29 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=110203 Photo of Margo Hill-Ferguson.Her contributions on behalf of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People and other important causes is making an impact.]]> EWU Joins Complete College America Accelerator to Drive Student Success and Close Equity Gaps https://www.ewu.edu/stories/ewu-joins-complete-college-america-accelerator/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:00:24 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=109948 Eastern is one of just over 100 institutions across the country chosen for the transformative effort, which is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.]]> Grant to Support Probe of Rare, Deadly Disorder in Infants   https://www.ewu.edu/stories/grant-to-support-research-of-rare-deadly-disorder-in-infants/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:58:40 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=109563 Nick Burgis (right) and co-principal investigator Yao Houndonougbo in Burgis’ Science Building laboratory.NIH announces $350,000 to help chemistry professors Nick Burgis and Yao Houndonougbo explore ways to “stabilize ITPA clinical variants.”    ]]> ‘When the River Becomes a Cloud’ Exhibit Opens https://www.ewu.edu/stories/when-the-river-becomes-a-cloud-art-exhibit/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:19:24 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=109768 Photo of students forming a "human river" through the grass.The exhibit at the EWU Gallery of Art runs through Feb. 4.]]> Remembering Elizabeth Cook-Lynn https://www.ewu.edu/stories/remembering-elizabeth-cook-lynn/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:48:56 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=109518 As a professor, writer, and champion of Native American studies, she made a lasting impact at Eastern and across the nation.]]> Cola Boyer Named as Director of Tribal Relations https://www.ewu.edu/stories/cola-boyer-named-as-director-of-tribal-relations/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:45:52 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=109606 Photo of Cola Boyer.The EWU alumna brings a host of skills in leadership development, collaboration and partnership building.]]> Cyber Grant a Win For Students and Businesses https://www.ewu.edu/stories/109476/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:33:42 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=109476 The grant will open doors for more applied learning for cybersecurity students, while providing support for small businesses.]]>