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Due to the Spokane Complex Fires, our campus and surrounding areas are currently experiencing reduced air quality caused by wildfire smoke. EWU’s Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) team is closely monitoring local Air Quality Index (AQI) levels and working with regional health and emergency officials to ensure the safety of … Read more

The following policy update message was sent to all EWU employees on July 31, 2026 by Annika Scharosch, chief of compliance. Approved Policy Changes The Board of Trustees approved changes to the following policies on June 25, 2026: Upon recommendation of the Academic Senate, the President approved changes to the … Read more

WELCOME & MONTHLY THEME August invites us to explore hope as a realistic, learnable mindset—not a demand to ignore what is hard or pretend everything is fine. Hope can make room for pain while still helping us identify what is possible and take the next step. This month, the Washington … Read more

Read the July ELT newsletter for insights, campus highlights and leadership news to keep you connected.

As summer wildfires impact the Inland Northwest, your health and safety are a top priority.  Here is a comprehensive list of resources to help you stay on top of air quality, county and university notifications, and evacuations. Prioritize Your Personal Safety We strongly encourage you to prioritize your own personal safety … Read more

Message to EWU faculty and staff from Provost Lorenzo Smith, July 24, 2026. Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Julia Smith has accepted the newly created position of Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, effective August 16, 2026. The Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs provides strategic … Read more