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In Memoriam: Jim Besse
June 10, 2025 by Melodie Little
The Eastern community was saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Besse. Besse retired from the university 2008 after 26 years of working in the Facilities & Planning Department. We are grateful for his service and extend our condolences to his loved ones. You can learn more about Jim Besse by reading his online…
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Student Rocketeers are Headed to Nationals
June 9, 2025

EWU’s Aerospace Club will take their rocket to new heights at this year’s International Rocket Engineering Competition in Midland, Texas.
[Read more]EWU to Debut Updated Land Acknowledgment at Commencement

Native American students, faculty and staff collaborated to revise this important statement.
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Senior Send-Off Celebrates ‘Eagles For Life’
June 6, 2025

Students set to graduate were cheered and congratulated by the Eastern community.
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EWU Historians are Helping Homeowners Make History
June 4, 2025

Racial Covenants Project workshops assist homeowners seeking to address restrictive language in property documents.
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EWU June Commencement is Here!
June 2, 2025

A total of six ceremonies are being held at Reese Court on the Cheney Campus on June 13-14.
[Read more]Scholarship Helps Student Pursue Public Service Career

Eva Khamphouy plans to enter the demanding field of law enforcement after graduation.
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HR Welcomes and Farewells
May 30, 2025

Keep up with the latest changes at the university – and help to welcome new hires!
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Melissa Graham to Receive 2025 Trustees’ Medal
May 28, 2025

For more than two decades, Graham has served the university and championed student success.
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Black Excellence Ball Brings Glamorous Celebration to Campus
May 23, 2025

The gala was hosted by Eastern Washington University’s Black Student Union.
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