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EWU to Maintain Office for Diversity & Inclusion

June 9, 2020 by Will Hall

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 Will Hall

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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Music to Our Ears in Stressful Times

May 23, 2020 by Will Hall

EWU Music Professor Jody Graves joined The Spokesman-Review’s Northwest Passages Book Club on Friday, May 22, to discuss the importance of music to help us all get through this pandemic.  

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EWU Becomes Test-Optional to Increase Equity in College Admissions

May 18, 2020 by Will Hall

Students pass through the pillars

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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EWU ‘Happiness’ Expert Shares Tips During Pandemic

May 12, 2020 by Will Hall

EWU Psychology Professor Philip Watkins, PhD, joined The Spokesman-Review’s Northwest Passages virtual forum to discuss his vast research on gratitude and happiness, and how it can help us during this difficult time.

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

May 5, 2020 by Will Hall

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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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EWU Economist Patrick Jones Shares Expertise

May 1, 2020 by Will Hall

During this time of economic uncertainty, Patrick Jones, Executive Director of EWU’s Institute for Public Policy & Economic Analysis, has shared his insights on the pandemic’s impacts on the local, regional and state economy. Jones recently sat down with Spokane Talks discuss these important issues, and offered some insight into the road ahead.  

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Admitted Student Day 2020

Photo: EWU Students celebrating in front of JFK Library

Learn more about EWU and get answers to your admissions questions.

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Campus Flyover

Surrounded by golden, rolling hills and basalt outcroppings, the EWU campus is an ideal place for learning. Our immersive student-faculty community is designed to keep you focused and supported. EWU is so much more than a degree, a campus, a red field. It’s new friendships, future relationships and collaborations that will result in something spectacular.

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Commencement to be Virtual Experience

April 15, 2020 by Will Hall

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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