Tag: President

President’s speech highlights accomplishments, university priorities and a focus on employee wellness.

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, I can hardly believe that 2022 and my first six months as president of EWU are coming to a close. Fall term has ended and winter break has begun for students, and we’ve sent them off with holiday well-wishes. I’m sure every employee agrees that it isn’t quite the same…

The Distinguished Service Awards, given each year to recognize exemplary service and outstanding contributions to the university.

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, The colorful Pacific Northwest fall that I had heard so much about didn’t stick around for too long. It seems the chilly, winter weather has arrived. With the abrupt shift from autumn to winter, I found myself thinking about transformation. Much like the change from one season to the next,…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, The start to my first academic year at EWU has been a wonderful whirlwind of learning, listening and participating in as many great campus activities and events as possible. It all started with our students – who have brought such great energy and enthusiasm to campus. The fact that we’ve…

Karina Elias July 14th, 2022 Shari McMahan began her duties as the 27th president of Eastern Washington University the last week of June, taking the helm after David May served as interim president for almost two years. McMahan comes to EWU from California State University, San Bernardino, where she was that university’s first woman to…

As many students returned to campus at the end of August, the new president of Eastern Washington University visited the Tri-Cities to meet with local business leaders.

Excerpts from one of McMahan’s public forums during her visit to Cheney on February 4

EWU’s new president aims to find out, in light of enrollment slump.

President Shari McMahan greeted attendees and introduced workshop facilitator, Tiffany Wentz, a mental health professional with extensive expertise in coaching wellness, resilience and organizational culture.