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EWU Partners with STA for App-Based Access System

April 30, 2025

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The new app, which will allow EWU students, faculty and staff to access their bus ridership benefits, is being implemented over the next few months.

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EWU Partners with USL Spokane for ‘Students in the Stadium’

April 29, 2025

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Students from Spokane area high schools learned about careers in the world of professional sports.

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Big Changes Coming for EWU Bus Riders

April 28, 2025

Big Changes Coming for EWU Bus Riders

EWU is transitioning how the campus community accesses the free bus benefits moving from a card to an app-based system. As a family member of an EWU student, we want to make sure you are aware of the upcoming changes! Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is moving to the Connect fare system, which utilizes a mobile

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EWU Nursing: First-Gen Student Reflects on Her Experience

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Alexana Bueno witnessed firsthand the difference nurses make and is now on track to specialize in oncology.

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EWU Nursing: She’s Called to Save Lives

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Kawthar Al Obid journeyed thousands of miles to learn how to save lives in her home county.

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EWU Nursing: Love, Loss and Belief Shapes a Journey

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Vatoria Keyes’ experiences inspired her to make a difference through nursing.

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EWU Nursing: Grad Comes Full Circle

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Ashton Strobeck combines empathy gained from his own experiences with a love of nursing when caring for patients.

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EWU Students Help Organize Disability Pride Days’ Events

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The celebration features three days of student-led activities to learn and get involved.

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Eastern Washington University Earns National Recognition for Student Outcomes

April 24, 2025

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EWU is the only university in the region to earn the “Higher Access, Higher Earnings” designation as an “Opportunity College and University” in the newest Carnegie Foundation rankings.

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Eastern Research Earns Classification Nod from the Carnegie Foundation

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EWU’s status among the nation’s “Research Colleges and Universities” will open doors for new grants, collaborations.

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