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Commencement to be Virtual Experience

April 15, 2020 by David Meany

Photo: Graduation cap with a bejeweled eagle on it.

Citing the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan announced today that June Commencement will be moving to an online format. “This year, unfortunately, the global pandemic has forced us all to reset gatherings, celebrations, and holidays,” says Cullinan. “We can’t hold a traditional Commencement ceremony this spring.” Cullinan says although

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EWU and Gonzaga create shorter path to law degree

April 14, 2020

Showalter Hall at sunset

Leaders from Eastern Washington University and Gonzaga University School of Law recently signed a joint agreement that creates a pathway for students to earn their bachelor’s degree along with their Juris Doctor in six years, one year less than it would traditionally take to complete. The program, which permits concurrent enrollment at both institutions, allows

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Proactive Measures to Support Students During Pandemic

March 18, 2020 by David Meany

EWU Traditional New Student Photo

Eastern Washington University continues to implement crucial measures during this pandemic so our students, faculty and staff can seamlessly transition into spring quarter and resume spring semester terms with minimal disruptions. As part of the university’s effort to “flatten the curve” of the pandemic, EWU moved quickly to an “online-first” model with classes, limiting the

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‘It Is Priceless:’ Testimonials from WGSS Graduates

March 9, 2020 by Leilah Langley

Two students smile and laugh together

Hanncel Sanchez and Noahloni Garcia, both 2019 graduates, describe the value of a degree in Women’s and Gender Studies from Eastern Washington University. The women talk about their life changing experiences at Eastern and the tools they gained to help them pursue their careers and community activism goals.

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National Curling Finals at Eastern

January 29, 2020 by David Meany

The URC during the opening ceremony with the ice all set up

Eastern Washington University’s Recreation Center (URC) successfully hosted the Men’s and Women’s National Curling Championships, which wrapped up Feb. 15. The weeklong, national competition featured the top men’s and women’s teams in the country vying for a spot on Team USA for the subsequent World Championships.    

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Entrepreneurship Named Top Emerging Program

January 14, 2020 by David Meany

Aerial shot of Spokane Campus

The United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) has named Eastern Washington…

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Open or Closed? Resources for Winter Weather

by David Meany

Aerial view of the EWU Cheney campus covered in fresh snow under a clear sky

During inclement weather this winter, or during emergency situations, Eastern Washington University has several resources to alert you on the latest information regarding the status of university operations. The EWU Emergency Information page contains critical resources to get you through winter, including information on what steps the university takes to determine if classes will be

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Catalyst to Transform EWU in 2020

January 7, 2020 by David Meany

Rendering of the Catalyst Building on the University District Campus in Spokane

As a dominant economic driver for the communities we serve, Eastern Washington University is committed to pushing the creative and high-tech vitality of the region forward. Now, to better power local business and industry, Eastern will expand into a state-of-the-art space never before seen in our area: the Catalyst building. The area’s first zero energy

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Eastern Adds Fresh Options at Central Food Pantry

December 23, 2019 by David Meany

Shelves in the food pantry filled with dried goods

Thanks to refrigeration and freezer units loaned by EWU Dining Services, the campus food pantry can now offer students in need more than canned vegetables and boxed mac and cheese. A new location boasts fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, dairy products, eggs and meat. The Office of Community Engagement and Americorps Vista have been

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EWU Giving Joy Day is Friday, April 3

November 22, 2019 by David Meany

Photo: Swoop Eagle mascot with students at Pass Through the Pillars event

Giving Joy Day is an annual event dedicated to showing support for Eastern Washington University students and our communities by giving financial gifts and volunteering. This year, Giving Joy Day—on Friday, April 3—falls on Eastern’s 138th birthday. While COVID-19 prevents us from throwing a campus-wide party, we can still give joy. We are focusing on

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