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Partnership Opens Educational Pathway for Trade Workers

November 4, 2020 by David Meany

Photo: President's Residence in fall

A new agreement between Eastern Washington University (EWU) and Spokane Community College (SCC) has established a pathway for skilled trade workers to earn a bachelor’s degree. The partnership comes after more than two years of work between the two schools and creates a pathway for a journeyman to receive their associate’s degree at SCC, with

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Political Science Professor Talks Elections

October 28, 2020 by David Meany

Washington State Capitol on a sunny morning

Eastern Washington University Political Science Professor Kevin Pirch shares his thoughts on the upcoming general election on the latest edition of “Experts @ EWU” on Spokane Talks. Pirch, who previously served as president of the Pacific Northwest Political Science Association, discusses the impact of early voting during this historic election cycle as well as other

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EWU and CBC Partnership Helps Students Earn Degrees

October 22, 2020 by David Meany

The sun breaks through a stormy sky over campus

In an effort to collaboratively promote increased access to a college degree, Eastern Washington University (EWU) and Columbia Basin College (CBC) have created a memorandum of understanding geared to benefit students who wish to attend and graduate from both institutions. The agreement solidifies a commitment to more efficiently provide baccalaureate access to students who begin

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EWU Winter Quarter will be Online

October 14, 2020 by David Meany

Herculean Pillars outside Showalter Hall

With the health and well-being of students, faculty and staff its top priority, Eastern Washington University will continue to offer most courses online for the winter 2021 quarter, while in-person instruction will be allowed for certain classes. Spring semester classes will follow the same format utilized this fall, which included a mix of online and

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Your Future, Your Vote

by David Meany

The Washington State Capitol with blossoming cherry trees

Eastern Washington University will host a series of virtual forums and town halls designed to inform students, faculty, staff and the community about critical issues and races as we inch closer to the Nov. 3 election. The College of Social Sciences’ (CSS) Your Future, Your Vote virtual event will run Oct. 19-23. This voter engagement

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Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies Unveils New Name

September 24, 2020 by David Meany

Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies Unveils New Name

As part of Eastern Washington University’s commitment to address ever-changing regional, national and global environments, the university is thrilled to announce a new name and major for a popular interdisciplinary program that fosters activism, leadership and feminist analysis. The new program name and major – Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies (GWSS) – comes after an

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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 community members, Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan has announced the Office for Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) will continue under the leadership of Shari Clarke, PhD, Vice President for Diversity. Clarke will also serve as

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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 train dozens of contact tracers to help investigate the spread of the coronavirus in the community. Relying mostly on volunteers, contact tracing involves identifying people who have been exposed to a disease and urging them

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EWU Becomes Test-Optional to Increase Equity in College Admissions

May 18, 2020 by David Meany

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Eastern Washington University announced that it will no longer require freshman or transfer applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admission, starting immediately. “This decision demonstrates EWU’s commitment to its mission to provide the opportunity for personal transformation through excellence in learning,” said Provost David May. “EWU is making this decision

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‘Online-First, Maximum Flexibility’ Instruction Model for Fall 2020

May 5, 2020 by David Meany

Aerial photo of the EWU campus in summer

With the health and well-being of students, faculty and staff of utmost importance, Eastern Washington University plans to offer most courses online for the fall 2020 term – while face-to-face instruction will be allowed for certain classes. Guide to Fall 2020 In making the announcement Tuesday, May 5, EWU President Mary Cullinan and Provost David

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