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Category: Giving Stories

Poynter Scholarship Tournament Was a Hole in One for Eagles

November 15, 2022 by Melodie Little

Lauren and Ryan Poynter, holding their infant daughter.

An EWU alumni couple created a golf tournament that raised more than $11,552 to help EWU students who are single parents.

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Lucky Student Wins a $1,000 Scholarship

October 25, 2022 by Melodie Little

Alizabeth Ashton, wearing and EWU shirt smiling.

EWU alumni and friends provided the scholarship, and other generous gifts, to support fall events at Eastern.

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JLR Multicultural Center Named to Honor an Inspirational Family

September 23, 2022 by Melodie Little

Angela Jones' family and EWU staff in front of the new sign.

The naming gift connects the dots for alumna Angela Jones, who was instrumental in starting the center.

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Bright Promise Scholarship Helps Student Reach the Finish Line

August 22, 2022 by Melodie Little

Jenny Brunner and Jim DeWalt holding a certificate and smiling

The funds played a crucial role in helping EWU student Jenny Brunner graduate on time, even while dealing with health challenges.

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Krumble Foundation Stipends Change Lives and Better Communities

August 19, 2022 by Melodie Little

Group of scholarship recipients standing in a row.

Foundation support has helped nearly three dozen students take on unpaid internships working for nonprofits and government agencies.

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Bill Youngs Gift Challenges Eastern Community to Help Students Succeed

March 28, 2022 by Melodie Little

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Bill Youngs Endowment poised to start assisting students for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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EWU Partners with John L. Scott for Teacher of Diversity Fellowship

February 28, 2022 by David Meany

Group of students in the library sitting around a table.

EWU is teaming up with John L. Scott Real Estate to create a new opportunity for future elementary school teachers of color who want to obtain their teaching certificates.

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Major Gift Honors Alumni Artist, Teacher Roger Riggs

February 14, 2022 by Melodie Little

ROGER RIGGS stands in front of his painting.

Roger Riggs is pictured with his ”9/11” painting, on the left, in this 2008 photo taken by Jesse Tinsley for The Spokesman-Review. The piece is part of a major gift that includes another painting and funds that created the Roger Riggs Art Scholarship.

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Cyber Security Lab Recognizes Contributions of Longtime Faculty Member

December 9, 2021 by Melodie Little

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The Steiner Family Cyber Security Lab, dedicated on Dec. 7, honors the generosity and commitment to diversity of Stu Steiner and his wife, Shirlee.

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Eagle Nation Raises $233,857 for GivingTuesday

December 6, 2021 by Melodie Little

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We are pleased to report that Eastern supporters provided 185 generous gifts for GivingTuesday!

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