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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

Photo of the members of the aerospace club with an Itron sponsorship sign in the background.

EWU’s Aerospace Club will take their rocket to new heights at this year’s International Rocket Engineering Competition in Midland, Texas. 

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EWU to Debut Updated Land Acknowledgment at Commencement

Cola Boyer delivering the land acknowledgement at a recent event.

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

Three students doing thumbs up at Senior Send-Off.

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

Picture of racial covenants map.

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

Photo of commencement at Reese Court, including the graduating class holding up alumni signs and some of the crowd.

A total of six ceremonies are being held at Reese Court on the Cheney Campus on June 13-14.

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Scholarship Helps Student Pursue Public Service Career

Photo of Eva, student scholarship recipient, outside of the JFK Library.

Eva Khamphouy plans to enter the demanding field of law enforcement after graduation.

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HR Welcomes and Farewells

May 30, 2025

HR Welcomes and Farewells

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

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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 two emcees on the stage with four guests with everyone wearing dress attire.

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

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