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Eastern Washington University was recently named a 2025-26 College of Distinction — a prestigious national designation.

The donated art honors the late Ray Owen Hamel, PhD, who championed the establishment of EWU’s Computer Science Department.

Travis Masingale, AI expert and professor of design, was the keynote speaker. Read this story to access his user-friendly AI presentation.

William P. Wall, a standout Eagle linebacker, didn’t come home from Vietnam. His recently recovered ring is at the heart of an inspirational story.

The campus community is invited to an Aug. 26 open house to honor Dave Millet’s contributions as he retires and to welcome his successor, Anthony Whipple, PhD.

EWU is saddened to report that EWU retiree Bill Smithpeters passed away on June 28, 2025. Smithpeters worked in PEHR and was the head coach of EWU’s women’s basketball team. He arrived at Eastern in 1979 and retired in 1994 after 15 years of service.  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on…

The new division of People & Culture is hosting an Aug. 13 in-service session for staff that will focus on innovation, curiosity and practical AI.

The move to digitize credentials aims to better align student records with skills-based hiring practices – increasing opportunities and supporting lifelong learning.

Jeff Healy and Matt Lewis recently unveiled an innovative, cost-saving method for collecting and analyzing Canvas data using Amazon Web Services.

Alexander “Alex” F. Schilt, PhD, died earlier this month at 84 years of age.