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Swoop to Debut as a Chatbot in February

February 8, 2023

Swoop to Debut as a Chatbot in February

Swoop, EWU’s popular mascot, is starring in a new role as an AI chatbot, assisting new and returning undergraduate students in their journey to earn a degree.

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EWU Celebrates Black History Month

January 30, 2023

EWU Celebrates Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month in February, Eastern Washington University’s Africana Studies has organized a wide range of events with plenty of opportunities to learn and connect with the campus community.

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EWU Electrical Engineering Alumnus Working on High Profile Project

January 26, 2023

EWU Electrical Engineering Alumnus Working on High Profile Project

Russell Thomas ’13 is senior design engineer for electrical systems inside a 600,000-square-foot building that is part of a $12 billion project to construct a chip manufacturing plant for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s (TSMC) first U.S. campus.

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Spokane International Film Festival Continues Through Thursday

January 22, 2023

Spokane International Film Festival Continues Through Thursday

EWU is “presenting sponsor” of The Spokane International Film Festival (SpIFF), which returns for its 24th year at multiple venues, Feb. 3-9.

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‘First Time Home’ Explores Indigenous Mexican Roots

January 18, 2023

‘First Time Home’ Explores Indigenous Mexican Roots

Eastern Washington University is offering a free screening of the short film, First Time Home, co-directed by Noemi Librado-Sanchez, a first-year student. The screening will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Showalter Hall Auditorium (on the second floor).

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EWU Nursing Receives State Funding for Simulation Technology

January 13, 2023

EWU Nursing Receives State Funding for Simulation Technology

The EWU Nursing Program recently received $274,000 from the state to help purchase simulation technologies for its new nursing labs.

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New Clothing Closet Will Help Future Teachers Get Off to Good Start

January 9, 2023

New Clothing Closet Will Help Future Teachers Get Off to Good Start

EWU’s School of Education is opening a clothing closet to ensure its students have professional attire to embark on their careers in the classroom. The closet will be open by appointment for students, starting in January.

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Amerigroup Creates Endowed Scholarship to Support Rural Health

December 26, 2022

Amerigroup Creates Endowed Scholarship to Support Rural Health

Amerigroup Washington recently provided Eastern Washington University with a $50,000 gift to create the Amerigroup Rural Medicine Scholarship.

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Numerica Scholarships Changing Lives at Eastern

December 20, 2022

Numerica Scholarships Changing Lives at Eastern

Numerica Credit Union is continuing its longstanding support of education at Eastern Washington University by dedicating a scholarship in honor of Sandy Williams.

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Eastern Students Attend and Present at Literacy Conference

December 19, 2022

Eastern Students Attend and Present at Literacy Conference

EWU’s School of Education sent three students to a respected literacy conference, the National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE), in Anaheim, California in late November.

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