Category: University

Focused, consistent, and impactful; that is the approach Eastern’s government relations team took when visiting over 20 legislators during Dr. Cullinan’s visit to Olympia, January 22nd through the 25th. Focusing on our 2019 legislative priorities, Dr. Cullinan and the government relations team were able to introduce Eastern through our unique mission and student demographic to several…

“Hello, my name is…” The 2019 legislative session has officially started, and first on the EWU government relations “to do” list: learn all the new names and faces. Time to smile and shake a lot of hands. Turnover is a natural part of the legislative cycle. Every election year there are new legislators who are…

If someone asked for directions to Patterson Hall, how would you respond? Those who have previously struggled to navigate Eastern Washington University’s campus can rest assured; EWU Construction and Planning Services is in the midst of a project that will update EWU campus addresses, streets and lanes with easy-to-remember names. The Campus Fire Life Safety…

The EWU government relations team enjoyed productive meetings during Senate Committee Days. Every November and December, prior to the start of the regular legislative session in January, the Senate and House convene to reorganize policy and fiscal committees. In addition, committee chairs hold work sessions on salient issues. Chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee,…

ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) students from across the Pacific Northwest are traveling to Eastern Washington University this weekend to compete for an award held in high regard by the United States military. The German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge is a decoration that can be awarded to soldiers of all ranks, provided they pass a…

By 2021, 740,000 jobs are expected to open in Washington state. Sounds encouraging, except for the fact that only 40% of Washington’s high school graduates go on to earn a college degree, apprenticeship, or other credentials by the time they reach 26. For the Eastern region of the state, specifically, that number drops to 36%. It is…

A large crowd of students, faculty and staff turned out to see Eastern Washington University’s newly renovated Pence Union Building (PUB) on Friday, Oct. 26. The PUB Preview festivities began with a celebratory ribbon-cutting, followed by an open house, tours, music and a variety of food samples – including the much anticipated Panda Express. The building…

Spokane-area universities and community colleges are teaming up to host a senatorial debate this month featuring Maria Cantwell and Susan Hutchison. Spokane Community College will be the site of the U.S. Senate debate scheduled for 3-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, in the Lair Student Center, Building 6, SCC, 1810 N. Greene Street.  Doors will open at…

Eastern Washington University has enrolled a record number of first-time freshman for the fall 2018 quarter, and the overall student body headcount and diversity remain strong. The freshman class this year totals 1,758 new students. This not only surpasses last year’s total by 123 students, or 7.5 percent, but also breaks the previous first-time freshman…

The scenario is sadly familiar: You might be walking down the street in Spokane and encounter someone who is clearly experiencing a serious emotional disturbance or suffering from mental illness. You want to help, but you don’t know how, so you pass by and hope somehow the person gets the help they need. A new…