Category: Social Work

Social Work Interns Tackle Community Needs

Congratulations to MSW student Mariah Brigman for winning the Native American/Indigenous Student Research Abstract Award at the National Diversity in STEM Conference in October 2023.  Mariah’s graduate poster presentation was titled “Effects of COVID-19 on Housing among American Indian/Alaska Native Adults” and featured in the Psychology and Social Sciences category. The conference was organized by…

by Mya Brossoit The College of Professional Programs is excited to recognize Nathan Bradford for November’s Student Spotlight. Nathan is currently attending EWU as a Senior on the Cheney campus, majoring in Social Work. He plans to receive his Bachelor’s degree in June of 2024.  After growing up in Selah, Washington, Nathan sought out an…

Congratulations to Alicia Thompson, a graduate of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Eastern, who has been selected as the Administrative Officer for the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) by their Board of Health (BOH) after a nationwide search. Here are a few highlights from the SRHD Press Release Nov 11th: The administrative…

by Mya Brossoit The College of Professional Programs is excited to recognize Anne Clase for October’s Student Spotlight.  Originally from North Dallas, Texas, Anne decided to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Children’s Studies with a concentration in Child Life and Health. Along with her Bachelor’s Degree, she plans to receive a minor in Disability Studies…

Congratulations to Cara Hernandez ’12, graduate of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, for being recognized as a Young Professional 2023 by the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business. Cara is the Director of Meals on Wheels, serving Benton and Franklin Counties.  Cara also serves on the EWU Alumni Association Board of Directors.  To learn…

Master of Social Work alum Heather Zorrozua ’11, a Counselor at Cheney Middle School, who completed the School of Education’s Principal Certificate this year, has been named Assistant Principal starting in the fall. When asked how her academic program prepared her for her career, Heather states that: The well-rounded knowledge from the MSW program gave…

Dr. Bill Shaw (Accounting) and Dr. Brian Davenport (Organizational Leadership), along with community partner Ms. Ana Fortson (Spokane County Superior Court), received the award for Excellence in Community-Based Teaching and Learning for their presentation “Test Driving Career Through Community Engagement: A Guardianship Auditing Project”.  The Award for Excellence in Community-Based Teaching and Learning is a…

Congratulations to Rayanna Tensley, a graduate of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Eastern, who received the Outstanding Recent Graduate Award from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) WA Chapter! Rayanna was recognized in March during Social Work Month.  The NASW Chapter Update letter states that, “This year’s Social Work Month theme…

by Mya Brossoit Shanna Porter, a 2015 graduate of the EWU Master of Social Work (MSW) program, has successfully lobbied for the coverage of hearing instruments/aids by medical insurance, with the passing of House Bill 1222 in the Washington State Legislature, requiring coverage for hearing instruments. When asked why she chose to get involved with…