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- Paid research internship opportunities
- Assistance securing financial aid
- Grad school preparation seminars
- Research mentoring
- Academic counseling
- GRE tutoring
- Conference travel funding opportunities
- Feedback on graduate applications and research internship applications
Who we serve:
- We're happy to meet with any student who is interested in or has questions about going to graduate school
- To be eligible to be a scholar, you must be:
- a sophomore, junior, or senior with at least one future summer and fall before graduation; and
- interested going to graduate school and attaining a PhD; and
- first generation and low-income college student; and/or
- from racial background(s) underrepresented at the doctoral level
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The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented sophomores and juniors who are first-generation and low-income college students, and/or from racial groups underrepresented at the doctoral level (African American/Black, Latinx, Native American, and/or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) to introduce them to academic research and provide them with effective strategies for getting into and graduating from PhD programs. Operating on a cohort model, the program prepares undergraduates for success as graduate students, professors, and professional researchers.
EWU TRIO McNair Program is seeking first-generation, low-income, and racially underrepresented students who would like to do a summer research internship guided by a faculty mentor and apply for graduate school. If you would like to know more, please look over the rest of our website (especially Applying to EWU McNair) and/or send an email to EWU McNair Program Academic Advisor Cori Jaeger cjaeger3@ewu.edu.
Learn about what our current scholars and alumni are up to!
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EWU McNair Scholar Quentin Young Accepted to Grand Canyon University’s MS in Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Quentin Young! Quentin has been accepted to Grand Canyon University’s MS in Psychology: Industrial & Organizational Psychology program. From the MS in Psychology: Industrial & Organizational Psychology at GCU website: The master’s in IO psychology offers insights into why people behave the way they do in the workplace and how employee behavior … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Quentin Young Accepted to Industrial-Organizational Psychology MA at Seattle Pacific University
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Quentin Young! Quentin has been accepted to Seattle Pacific University’s Industrial-Organizational Psychology MA program. From the MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at SPU website: This program gives you a strong theoretical foundation to meet real-world challenges, conduct research, and gain field-practicum experiences. As a scholar-leader, you will design and deliver interventions … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Claudio Escalante Accepted to SROP at Purdue
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Claudio Escalante! Claudio has been accepted to Purdue University‘s Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) to work with faculty mentor Professor Tamara Kinzer-Ursem, with the College of Engineering in the School of Biomedical Engineering. This exceptional opportunity includes a stipend of $4000, research experience, roundtrip transportation, university housing for eight weeks, professional development … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal Accepted to Eastern Washington University’s Educational Specialist School Psychology Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal! Arcelia has been accepted to Eastern Washington University‘s Educational Specialist School Psychology Program (EdS) on the Hybrid Track. EWU’s program is the first of its kind (online/hybrid) to receive full accreditation by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). From the EWU School Psychology website: We adopt a preventive … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy on Neoliberalism in Higher Education Panel
On February 9th in the Pence Student Union Building, EWU McNair scholar Richard Murphy participated on a panel on Neoliberalism in Higher Education. Richard is triple-majoring in Philosophy, Political Science, and International Affairs with an emphasis on Global Socio-Economic Development, and minoring in Spanish. For his 2022 Summer Research Internship, Richard worked with Dr. Thomas Hawley … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta Accepted to Gonzaga’s MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta! Bakima has been accepted to Gonzaga University’s MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. From the Gonzaga Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Learning Outcomes website: Students experience a transformational learning environment that honors the power of relationships and the importance of self-reflection and intentional personal growth promoting well-being contributing to … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal Accepted to University of Washington Tacoma’s Educational Specialist in School Psychology Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal! Arcelia has been accepted to the University of Washington Tacoma for the Educational Specialist in School Psychology Program (EdS). The Educational Specialist degree is a graduate degree that is more advanced than a master’s degree. It includes two years of coursework and practicum and one year of school-based internship. From the UW … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta Accepted to Eastern Washington University MS in Counseling Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta! Bakima has been accepted to Eastern Washington University’s Master of Science in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Specialization program. From the EWU Clinical Mental Health Counseling website: The program is both extensive and comprehensive. It is nationally accredited by CACREP and fulfills education requirements for licensure for mental health counselors. Continuous … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed Accepted to Penn State Master of International Affairs Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed! Badradin has been selected for admission to Penn State University’s Master of International Affairs (MIA) degree program within the School of International Affairs. From the Master of International Affairs website: In this two-year program, [students] explore the most prominent sociocultural theories while learning how to handle international crises and … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Serena Camacho Accepted to Washington State University PhD in Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Serena Camacho! Serena has been accepted to Washington State University‘s PhD in Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education program. From the Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education website: Our program of study and our expectations for students and for faculty are framed by culture as the concrete practice of … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Monica Miranda Accepted to Pacific University Master in Applied Psychological Science
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Monica Miranda! Monica has been accepted to Pacific University’s Master in Applied Psychological Science program. From the Applied Psychological Science Master’s Program website: Students gain expertise regarding the impact of cultural, biological, social, emotional, cognitive and behavioral factors on psychological phenomena. Emphasis is placed on the development of a strong theoretical and empirical … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta Accepted to Seattle Pacific University PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta! Bakima has been accepted to Seattle Pacific University’s Clinical Psychology PhD program, with funding. From the Clinical Psychology PhD at Seattle Pacific University website: Coursework is grounded in empirical literature that examines the interplay among biological, psychological, and social factors related to human adjustment. This bio-psychosocial perspective infuses … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal Attends National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention
EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal attended the 2023 National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado last week. Arcelia did both a poster presentation of her McNair Summer Research, Cultural Experience and Perception of Social Emotional Learning, as well as a two-hour paper session with a team led by Arcelia’s mentor, Dr. Susan Ruby, … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed Accepted to Florida International University Doctoral Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed! Badradin has been accepted to Florida International University for the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs – Doctoral degree program in International Relations – Combined MA/PHD AADS/INTLRL. From the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs website: We equip our students to think about the world in … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal Accepted to University of Oregon’s Master’s Program in School Psychology
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal! Arcelia has been accepted to the University of Oregon for the Master’s Program in School Psychology. The program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists and approved by the Oregon Teachers Standards and Practices Commission for the educational licensure of school psychologists in the state of Oregon. Arcelia … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Marianna Fischer Receives CSTEM Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fund Award
Congratulations to McNair Scholar Marianna Fischer! Marianna, a Mechanical Engineering Technology major, has been selected to receive a CSTEM Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fund award. With two fellow CSTEM students and mentor Dr. Philip Appel, Marianna proposed development of a household waste incinerator. This product would help keep waste from going to the landfill … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed Accepted to University of Maryland Doctoral Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed! Badradin has been accepted to the University of Maryland for the Government and Politics doctoral program with a graduate assistantship and funding, with additional research funds. The additional research funds are to be used in years three through five of the program and can be spent to hire research … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr Receives Eagles for Recovery Scholarship
Congratulations to incoming EWU McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr! Terreca was selected by the scholarship committee as an awardee for the Eagles for Recovery Scholarship. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must hold a minimum 3.0 grade point average and have at least 3 months of abstinence from alcohol and substance use or process addiction … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed Accepted to George Mason University MS Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed! Badradin has been accepted to George Mason University for the Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Badradin will graduate from EWU in 2023 with a major in International Affairs and a minor in Political Science. For his 2022 Summer Research Internship, Badradin worked with Dr. Kristin Edquist and … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey Awarded Clawson-Youngs Environmental-Studies Award
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey! Devin has been selected as one of the recipients of a Clawson-Youngs Environmental-Studies Award for 2022-23. The award consists of an initial $500, plus an additional $500 and an award certificate upon completion of Devin’s project report. EWU will be publishing a pamphlet with all of the award recipients’ … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholars Present at the International Studies Association Midwest Annual Conference
EWU McNair Scholars Saul Bautista, Badradin Mohammed, and Richard Murphy presented their research at the International Studies Association Midwest Annual Conference in November. The conference was held in St. Louis, Missouri. Each presented his McNair Summer research on thematically based panels. While there, they ran into EWU McNair alumna Alexandria Coronado! Saul’s project, mentored by … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Katie Gower Attends Political Science Conference
EWU McNair Scholar Katie Gower attended the Pacific Northwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting in November. The conference was held in Walla Walla, Washington at the Marcus Whitman Hotel. Katie presented her McNair Summer Research project titled Compassionate Revanchism, Homelessness, and the Divided Local State: The Case of Spokane, WA (mentor Dr. Matthew Anderson) on a panel with other political … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed Attends Two Conferences
EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed recently attended two conferences: the 10th Annual Black Doctoral Network Conference in Atlanta, GA, and the American Anthropological Association’s Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA. Badradin is an International Affairs major, earning a minor in Political Science. His 2022 Summer Research Internship mentors were Dr. Kristin Edquist and PhD Candidate Alberto Felix … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Marianna Fischer Selected for EWU’s Technology Commercialization Academy
Congratulations to McNair Scholar Marianna Fischer! Marianna has been selected to participate in EWU’s Technology Commercialization Academy (TCA), through the E-Ship Center. TCA students grow a business idea from the ground up through the process of technology commercialization. For Kickoff Week, going on now, TCA students participate in an orientation, pitch their skills and ideas, and … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey Attends Lichen Workshop in West Virginia
EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey collected and identified lichen species with mentor Dr. Jessica Allen for his summer research internship. He recently had the opportunity to travel with Dr. Allen and a group of students to the Tuckerman Lichen Workshop, an annual field course for scholars and enthusiasts, held this year in a remote redoubt of Appalachia, … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey Selected for Scholarship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey! Devin has been selected to receive the Susan and Richard Stannard Scholarship. Devin Mumey is working towards a major in Biology with a focus on Plant Sciences and a minor in Chemistry. He is interested in studying hybrid fruits and crossbreeding, as well as disease resistance. For his … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos Awarded Graduate College University Grant at Arizona State University
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos! Lizeth, currently attending Arizona State University’s Master of Counseling Program, was nominated by her advisor to receive the Graduate College University Grant (GCUC). Lizeth was selected as a recipient for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters. Lizeth said, When I heard this news, it truly felt like … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal Selected for the Soaring Eagles Scholarship
Congratulations to new EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal! Arcelia has been selected for the Soaring Eagles Scholarship. The Soaring Eagles Scholarship offers Financial support for EWU junior and senior level students demonstrating “grit” toward degree completion. Scholarships at Eastern are highly competitive and Arcelia has been recognized as an individual who has demonstrated excellence. Arcelia is … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy Selected for Two Scholarships
Congratulations to new EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy! Richard has been selected to receive the Benjamin P. Cheney Scholarship. This scholarship is for a top achieving male senior at EWU. Additionally, Richard received the Biella Foundation Scholarship, to assist students with childcare costs. Richard is an undergraduate student with declared majors in Philosophy, Political Science, … Read more
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Katie Gower Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Katie Gower! Katie was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
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Arcelia Madrigal Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal! Arcelia was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
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Malek Chreiki Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Malek Chreiki! Malek was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
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tommyboiZ (Thomas Cyphers) Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar tommyboiZ! tommyboiZ was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of their passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors who … Read more
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Serena Camacho Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Serena Camacho! Serena was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
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Irie Browning Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Irie Browning! Irie was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
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Alexander Dodson Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Alexander Dodson! Alexander was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
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Bakima Ssebanakitta Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta! Bakima was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
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Haili Poss Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Haili Poss! Haili was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
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Richard Murphy Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Richard Murphy! Richard was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and … Read more
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Devin Mumey Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Devin Mumey! Devin was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
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Marianna Fischer Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Marianna Fischer! Marianna was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
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Quentin Young Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Quentin Young! Quentin was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and … Read more
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Monica Miranda Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Monica Miranda! Monica was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
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Marisa Janke Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Marisa Janke! Marisa was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
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Saul Bautista Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Saul Bautista! Saul was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
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Badradin Mohammed Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed! Badradin was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy Selected for the Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship
Congratulations to new EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy! Richard has been selected by the EWU College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences to receive the Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was created to honor the life of Professor Jeffers W. Chertok, PhD, who worked at EWU for more than 34 years. He was well … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Edith Melendez Accepted to Northern Arizona University PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Edith Melendez! Edith has been accepted as a doctoral student at Northern Arizona University in the Combined School/Counseling Psychology program. Edith graduated from EWU in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Developmental Psychology with minors in Psychology and Spanish. As a McNair Scholar, Edith worked with Dr. … Read more
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13 McNair Scholars Present at EWU’s 2022 Student Research & Creative Works Symposium
On May 11, EWU held the 2022 Student Research and Creative Works Symposium. The Symposium has been held virtually for the last two years, and being back in person allowed for a different level of engagement as scholars discussed their research (both proposed and completed) with fellow students, faculty, and the EWU community. Many scholars … Read more
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EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa Receives Excellence in Academic Achievement Award
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa! Lucia has been selected by the faculty of the Environmental Science Program to receive the “Excellence in Academic Achievement Award” for 2022. Lucia’s professors remarked about her active pursuit of undergraduate research experiences, success in obtaining competitive summer research opportunities external to EWU, and experience as a McNair scholar … Read more
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