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EWU Winter Quarter will be Online

October 14, 2020 by David Meany

Herculean Pillars outside Showalter Hall

With the health and well-being of students, faculty and staff its top priority, Eastern Washington University will continue to offer most courses online for the winter 2021 quarter, while in-person instruction will be allowed for certain classes. Spring semester classes will follow the same format utilized this fall, which included a mix of online and

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Your Future, Your Vote

by David Meany

The Washington State Capitol with blossoming cherry trees

Eastern Washington University will host a series of virtual forums and town halls designed to inform students, faculty, staff and the community about critical issues and races as we inch closer to the Nov. 3 election. The College of Social Sciences’ (CSS) Your Future, Your Vote virtual event will run Oct. 19-23. This voter engagement

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Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies Unveils New Name

September 24, 2020 by David Meany

Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies Unveils New Name

As part of Eastern Washington University’s commitment to address ever-changing regional, national and global environments, the university is thrilled to announce a new name and major for a popular interdisciplinary program that fosters activism, leadership and feminist analysis. The new program name and major – Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies (GWSS) – comes after an

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EWU to Maintain Office for Diversity & Inclusion

June 9, 2020 by David Meany

The sun breaks through a stormy sky over campus

Reaffirming her commitment to issues of diversity and racial injustice, and responding to concerns expressed by students, faculty, alumni and community members, Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan has announced the Office for Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) will continue under the leadership of Shari Clarke, PhD, Vice President for Diversity. Clarke will also serve as

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EWU Teams with Health District to Ramp Up Contact Tracing

May 27, 2020 by David Meany

Buildings on the EWU Spokane campus

Eastern Washington University’s Bachelor and Master of Public Health programs are partnering with the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) to train dozens of contact tracers to help investigate the spread of the coronavirus in the community. Relying mostly on volunteers, contact tracing involves identifying people who have been exposed to a disease and urging them

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EWU Becomes Test-Optional to Increase Equity in College Admissions

May 18, 2020 by David Meany

EWU Traditional New Student Photo

Eastern Washington University announced that it will no longer require freshman or transfer applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admission, starting immediately. “This decision demonstrates EWU’s commitment to its mission to provide the opportunity for personal transformation through excellence in learning,” said Provost David May. “EWU is making this decision

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‘Online-First, Maximum Flexibility’ Instruction Model for Fall 2020

May 5, 2020 by David Meany

Aerial photo of the EWU campus in summer

With the health and well-being of students, faculty and staff of utmost importance, Eastern Washington University plans to offer most courses online for the fall 2020 term – while face-to-face instruction will be allowed for certain classes. Guide to Fall 2020 In making the announcement Tuesday, May 5, EWU President Mary Cullinan and Provost David

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Commencement to be Virtual Experience

April 15, 2020 by David Meany

Photo: Graduation cap with a bejeweled eagle on it.

Citing the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan announced today that June Commencement will be moving to an online format. “This year, unfortunately, the global pandemic has forced us all to reset gatherings, celebrations, and holidays,” says Cullinan. “We can’t hold a traditional Commencement ceremony this spring.” Cullinan says although

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EWU and Gonzaga create shorter path to law degree

April 14, 2020

Showalter Hall at sunset

Leaders from Eastern Washington University and Gonzaga University School of Law recently signed a joint agreement that creates a pathway for students to earn their bachelor’s degree along with their Juris Doctor in six years, one year less than it would traditionally take to complete. The program, which permits concurrent enrollment at both institutions, allows

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Proactive Measures to Support Students During Pandemic

March 18, 2020 by David Meany

EWU Traditional New Student Photo

Eastern Washington University continues to implement crucial measures during this pandemic so our students, faculty and staff can seamlessly transition into spring quarter and resume spring semester terms with minimal disruptions. As part of the university’s effort to “flatten the curve” of the pandemic, EWU moved quickly to an “online-first” model with classes, limiting the

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