Category: President

President McMahan expresses gratitude to EWU’s students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters.

This year’s winners did exemplary work to ensure the university could provide a high-level of service for students, even during a pandemic.

In her remarks, Eastern’s 27th president praised the university’s “bright future” and “clear path” forward

September 2023 Dear Eagle Family and Friends, The 2023-2024 academic year has begun, and what a start we’ve had! September has been a whirlwind of activity, from athletic events and move-in weekend, to Welcome Week and the first official day of classes — the Eastern campuses are busy! I say it every year, there is…

President’s speech highlights accomplishments, university priorities and a focus on employee wellness.

Dear Eagle Family and Friends,Our Eagle students have flown home for the summer! Classes wrapped up last week, and this is always a bittersweet time of the year as campus quiets down. While we’re able to connect with our teams and start on summer projects, we all miss the energy of our students – they’re…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, Summer is just around the corner at EWU, and the cherry blossoms are painting our campus pink – a beautiful sight to accompany the sunny weather. And for our seniors — summer means graduation! I have had the honor of attending three commencement ceremonies so far, the annual African American…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, Spring has sprung…finally! With the nice weather just arriving, it’s hard to believe that our first commencement ceremony is right around the corner. On May 5, we will celebrate our graduating College of Health Science and Public Health semester students. These students are poised to be outstanding healthcare professionals in…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, On March 20, we officially welcomed spring, and although the snow piles still linger, warmer temperatures are on their way. I did enjoy my first winter in the Inland Northwest, but my daily walks will certainly be better without icy sidewalks and a bulky coat! Our semester students are returning…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, Each day I try to make time to walk around campus and interact with our incredible students, whether it’s catching them between classes or attending a campus event. It is energizing to see them learning, exploring and making memories. As part of my efforts to engage our students, I recently…