Category: Giving Stories
EWU Partners with John L. Scott for Teacher of Diversity Fellowship
February 28, 2022 by David Meany

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.
[Read more]Filed Under:
Tags:
Major Gift Honors Alumni Artist, Teacher Roger Riggs
February 14, 2022

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.
[Read more]Filed Under:
Cyber Security Lab Recognizes Contributions of Longtime Faculty Member
December 9, 2021 by Melodie Little

The Steiner Family Cyber Security Lab, dedicated on Dec. 7, honors the generosity and commitment to diversity of Stu Steiner and his wife, Shirlee.
[Read more]Filed Under:
Tags:
Eagle Nation Raises $233,857 for GivingTuesday
December 6, 2021 by Melodie Little

We are pleased to report that Eastern supporters provided 185 generous gifts for GivingTuesday!
[Read more]Filed Under:
Tags:
Donations Bolster EWU Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
October 21, 2021 by David Meany

Generous gifts from Providence and Cambia Health Foundation will help Eastern Washington University implement a comprehensive admissions process to build a more diverse student body and advance healthcare workforce diversity. The ambitious three-year initiative will potentially touch the lives of more than 3,800 historically underrepresented students at EWU, in addition to faculty and staff, through…
[Read more]Filed Under:
Donors Give More Than $156,000 to EWU on Giving Joy Day
April 5, 2021 by Leilah Langley

Dedicated supporters of Eastern Washington University came together last Friday to spread joy through kindness, community, philanthropy and service.
[Read more]Filed Under:
Tags:
Spokane Charitable Organization Matches $250,000 to Student Scholarships
April 2, 2021 by Leilah Langley

“We are truly humbled to see how many Eastern supporters share our passion for helping students who show the hard work and dedication it takes to earn a degree,” say the Krumble Foundation donors.
[Read more]Filed Under:
On Giving Joy Day, Knock Down Obstacles to Success
March 31, 2021 by Leilah Langley

Join us on Giving Joy Day—this Friday—as we celebrate EWU’s 139th birthday by spreading joy in the community and helping Eastern students succeed.
[Read more]Filed Under:
McKinstry Gift Creates More Research Opportunities for Faculty and Students
February 22, 2021 by Leilah Langley

The McKinstry Charitable Foundation is committing a gift of $500,000 to the Catalyst Faculty and Student Research Fund. All projects will be conducted out of, or for the Catalyst setting.
[Read more]Filed Under:
Tags:
University-Owned Farmland Begins a Slow but Exciting Transformation
February 17, 2021 by Leilah Langley

A team of faculty, staff and students at the end of January took a critical first step in the Prairie Restoration Project—planting seeds on the site.
[Read more]