EWU News

Category: Students

Robots and Role-Playing: EWU Students Use Advanced Robotics to Build Dice Boxes

March 21, 2025

Student working in the EWU Robotics Laboratory.

Eastern Washington University is taking hands-on learning to the next level in its MENG 485 Advanced Robotics course.

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EWU Students ‘Hack’ Their Way to CodeQuest 2025 Honors

March 20, 2025

EWU Google Developer Group displays their first place certificates.

More than 40 area students recently gathered at the Catalyst for an all-day “hackathon” competition: Build With AI: CodeQuest 2025.

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EWU Dental Hygiene Prepares Students While Serving Community

March 17, 2025

Eva, 9, enjoyed meeting Dawn Lewis-Kinnunen, dean of the College of Health Science and Public Health, Professor Merri Jones and Lorie Speer, associate professor and department chair.

Applied learning at Eastern Washington University’s Dental Hygiene Clinic makes care more accessible.

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Winter Seeding Represents ‘Turning Point’ in EWU Prairie Project

March 12, 2025

Colored flags show EWU prairie seeding sites.

The prairie restoration team recently announced another milestone in the project’s development — the seeding of native grasses across the entire 120-acre site.

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Civic Leadership Award Recipient is Moving People Forward

March 5, 2025

Photo of Steven McCray with his daughter, Charlotte, age 6, sitting on his lap.

Future social worker Steven McCray is working to improve conditions for people dealing with hardships.

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Student Civic Leadership Award Recipient is Changing Lives

March 3, 2025

Photo of Madilyn Fisher leaning on a railing with stairs in the background.

Receiving a scholarship is helping Madilyn Rosaline Fisher put her efforts into a practicum that supports her goal of becoming a social worker.

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‘The Pacific Northwest Forum’ Goes Digital

Steve Bingo, university archivist, sitting at a table filled with the printed journals.

The publication, created by History Professor Bill Youngs and his students in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, is now more easily accessible.

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President McMahan’s Message of Support for All Students

Photo of President Shari McMahan outside of the PUB with the building's Eagle logo in the background.

“I want to reassure you that, above all else, you belong here, and that will never change,” McMahan says.

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Protecting Your College Student from Sextortion: A Parent’s Guide

February 24, 2025

Protecting Your College Student from Sextortion: A Parent’s Guide

As parents, you strive to prepare your children for the challenges they may face in college. While the focus is often on academics, social life, and general safety, another topic that deserves attention is sextortion. In today’s digital age, understanding and discussing sextortion with your college-aged child can significantly mitigate potential risks and protect their

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Future OT Awarded Latino Center for Health Fellowship

Photo of Tanya Valdenea wearing her red OT Eagle logo shirt.

Tanya Valdenea, who will graduate this spring, is passionate about occupational therapy and the potential to make a life-changing difference.

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