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ROTC Cadets Compete for Proficiency Badge

November 15, 2018 by David Meany

ROTC Cadets Compete for Proficiency Badge

ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) students from across the Pacific Northwest are traveling to Eastern Washington University this weekend to compete for an award held in high regard by the United States military. The German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge is a decoration that can be awarded to soldiers of all ranks, provided they pass a

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How Well are Washington Students Prepared for the Jobs of the Future?

November 6, 2018

How Well are Washington Students Prepared for the Jobs of the Future?

By 2021, 740,000 jobs are expected to open in Washington state. Sounds encouraging, except for the fact that only 40% of Washington’s high school graduates go on to earn a college degree, apprenticeship, or other credentials by the time they reach 26. For the Eastern region of the state, specifically, that number drops to 36%. It is

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EWU Hosts PUB Preview

October 22, 2018 by David Meany

Students cheer outside of the PUB

A large crowd of students, faculty and staff turned out to see Eastern Washington University’s newly renovated Pence Union Building (PUB) on Friday, Oct. 26. The PUB Preview festivities began with a celebratory ribbon-cutting, followed by an open house, tours, music and a variety of food samples – including the much anticipated Panda Express. The building

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EWU Co-hosts U.S. Senate Debate

October 15, 2018 by David Meany

Recent US senate debate candidates

Spokane-area universities and community colleges are teaming up to host a senatorial debate this month featuring Maria Cantwell and Susan Hutchison. Spokane Community College will be the site of the U.S. Senate debate scheduled for 3-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, in the Lair Student Center, Building 6, SCC, 1810 N. Greene Street.  Doors will open at

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Record Freshman Class at EWU

October 8, 2018 by David Meany

Students from the class of 2022 assemble to form the letters "EWU" on the red turf of Roos Field

Eastern Washington University has enrolled a record number of first-time freshman for the fall 2018 quarter, and the overall student body headcount and diversity remain strong. The freshman class this year totals 1,758 new students. This not only surpasses last year’s total by 123 students, or 7.5 percent, but also breaks the previous first-time freshman

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Addressing Rural Mental Health Needs

October 5, 2018 by David Meany

Aerial shot of downtown Spokane

The scenario is sadly familiar: You might be walking down the street in Spokane and encounter someone who is clearly experiencing a serious emotional disturbance or suffering from mental illness. You want to help, but you don’t know how, so you pass by and hope somehow the person gets the help they need. A new

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EWU Expands Travel Opportunities for the Holidays

October 4, 2018 by Emily Oliver

EWU Expands Travel Opportunities for the Holidays

Eastern Washington University is expanding opportunities for winter transportation by teaming up with the Wheatland Express, a motorcoach company that will allow students to sit back, relax, and take the worry out of travel this holiday season. As an active participant of the Commute Trip Reduction Program, a statewide effort to reduce the use of

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New Online Master of Education in Special Education

September 18, 2018 by David Meany

Picture: Top of Showalter Hall

CHENEY, Washington – Eastern Washington University has announced the launch of an addition to their current graduate programs – a 100 percent online, accelerated Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education. Students can begin applying to the M.Ed. in Special Education Program immediately. Delivered in an accelerated, online format to meet the needs of working

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Grant to Help EWU Preserve Natural Land on Campus

August 29, 2018 by David Meany

Rendering: A concept photo for the project shows a few students standing on a walkway made of bricks that are various shades of grey, One man is looking around at the area with his hand to his brow to block the sun. A couple is walking hand in hand towards the podium that shows the area map. Scattered trees are out in the cut prairie land, some dirt paths weave through the land. Near the walkway is a scattering of flowers and tall grass.

*This story has been updated from its original version with the exact amount of funding awarded to EWU for this project. CHENEY, Washington – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected Eastern Washington University to receive funding under the EPA’s Environmental Education Grants Program (EPA-EE). The funding will help efforts to restore natural habitat around

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Express Transfers for SACM Students from Canada

August 14, 2018 by eastern247

Saudi students at event

Saudi students attending academic institutions in Canada lose sponsorship from the SACM following breakdown of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

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