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EWU Joins Partners in Celebrating ‘Topping Out’ of Catalyst Building
October 23, 2019 by Will Hall
A huge milestone for Spokane’s first zero energy building as those involved in the unique partnership gathered Monday, Oct. 21, to celebrate the installation of the last beam atop the five-story structure—an event known in the construction industry as “topping out.” The Catalyst building, which will feature Eastern Washington University as the primary tenant, is…
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Student MMR Vaccination Enforcement Suspended
October 18, 2019 by Will Hall

Earlier this year, the EWU Board of Trustees passed a policy requiring all Eastern students to provide proof of immunization for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) in order to minimize the significant health risks these diseases pose to our campus. Initially a deadline was set for students to provide proof before registering for winter quarter.…
[Read more]EWU Well Represented in Women of the Year Series
September 27, 2019

Congratulations to EWU student Jordan Stevenson and alumnae Tracie Meidl, Susan Virnig and Maura Ruiz for being named Inland Northwest Women of the Year 2019.
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EWU Top College For Diversity Once Again
September 25, 2019 by Will Hall

For the second consecutive year, Eastern Washington University has been nationally recognized for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. EWU is the recipient of the 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the HEED Award,…
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$5 Million Stadium Gift Largest in School History
September 19, 2019 by Will Hall
Jack Gillingham challenges others to help advance the $25 million project Eastern Washington University’s vision to transform Roos Field, iconic home to Eagles Football, into a stadium facility that matches the strength, passion and pride of Eagle Nation is a big step closer to reality. Just two weeks after unveiling renovation plans, EWU is excited…
[Read more]Plenty for your Family to “Dig” at Archaeology Day
by Will Hall

A celebration of historic preservation will give visitors a rare opportunity to travel back in time and immerse themselves in the history and culture of the Columbia Plateau’s native people during the 2nd annual Spokane Archaeology Day. This interactive event will feature something for everyone – including demonstrations, exhibits and Native American storytelling from 10…
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EWU Student Named One of 10 Women of the Year
September 18, 2019 by Will Hall

Story from The Spokesman-Review, highlighting its 2019 INLAND NORTHWEST WOMEN OF THE YEAR. As a child Jordan Stevenson was an overachiever. She competed in speech and debate in high school, graduated with honors and loved to volunteer. Then, just weeks before she finished high school, she found out her parents were not going to help…
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EWU Board Approves Football Stadium Recommendation
September 6, 2019 by Will Hall
The EWU Trustees unanimously approved a $25M private fundraising strategy to renovate the existing football stadium after plans were unveiled Friday, Sept. 6.
[Read more]Cisco Courses Offer Affordable, Effective IT Training
September 4, 2019 by Will Hall
Looking to boost your career prospects in information technology? Look no further than EWU’s new Cisco Certificate Program—a series of courses aimed at opening doors for both students pursuing IT jobs and current industry professionals looking to move up in their careers. The EWU Cisco Certificate covers routing and switching, network server configuration, network administration,…
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EWU Board to Act on Stadium Task Force Recommendations
August 29, 2019

CHENEY, Washington – The task force charged with conducting a comprehensive study of a possible football stadium renovation project at Eastern Washington University has completed its work and will make its recommendation to the university’s Board of Trustees (BOT) during a special meeting at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, in Tawanka Hall, 215 (B/C), on…
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