Category: President

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, Happy New Year! Last week we welcomed students back from the holiday break, and classes are up and running for winter term 2023. Eastern Washington University is ready for the new year and all the opportunities it holds for new experiences, new events and new memories. I love a vibrant,…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, I can hardly believe that 2022 and my first six months as president of EWU are coming to a close. Fall term has ended and winter break has begun for students, and we’ve sent them off with holiday well-wishes. I’m sure every employee agrees that it isn’t quite the same…

The Distinguished Service Awards, given each year to recognize exemplary service and outstanding contributions to the university.

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, The colorful Pacific Northwest fall that I had heard so much about didn’t stick around for too long. It seems the chilly, winter weather has arrived. With the abrupt shift from autumn to winter, I found myself thinking about transformation. Much like the change from one season to the next,…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, The start to my first academic year at EWU has been a wonderful whirlwind of learning, listening and participating in as many great campus activities and events as possible. It all started with our students – who have brought such great energy and enthusiasm to campus. The fact that we’ve…

President Shari McMahan greeted attendees and introduced workshop facilitator, Tiffany Wentz, a mental health professional with extensive expertise in coaching wellness, resilience and organizational culture.

Dear Eagle Family and Friends,

In her inaugural delivery of EWU’s annual welcome speech, Dr. McMahan said the campus community is “achieving greatness.”

Alumnus James Anderson, a retired educator who funded the restoration of Eastern’s one-room schoolhouse, rang the bell with President Shari McMahan.