Kayla Dickson Awarded Novelis Aluminum STEM Scholarship

Congratulations to Kayla Dickson! Kayla has been selected for the Novelis Aluminum STEM Scholarship! The ‘Novelis’ established the STEM Scholarship pilot program for North America with a desire to honor our talented and dedicated people, while also hoping to inspire the next generation of engineers, technologists and scientists. Kayla, a McNair Scholar, was chosen for … Read more

Four McNair Scholars Participate in Summer Research Programs across the Country!

Eastern Washington University’s McNair Scholars Program is celebrating a new cohort of students who have completed transformative summer research internships across the country. These intensive, hands-on experiences are a cornerstone of the McNair program, helping students from underrepresented backgrounds gain the skills, confidence, and network needed to succeed in doctoral programs. The program’s recent summer … Read more

Raúl Segura at CWU!

Congratulations to Raul Segura, a distinguished EWU McNair Scholar and winner of the 2025 Student Leader of the Year Award, on his acceptance into multiple graduate programs! After a competitive application process that resulted in offers from prestigious institutions like the University of Minnesota, Howard University, and the University of Oregon, Raul has chosen to … Read more

Congratulations to McNair Scholar, Kayla Dickson!

Kayla, a new McNair Scholar, was selected for a prestigious summer research internship at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Nebraska Summer Research Program. This 10-week intensive program, often funded by organizations like the NSF and USDA, provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge research, offering a valuable preview of graduate school life at a Big … Read more

McNair Scholar Raúl Segura Accepted to University of Minnesota MA in School Psychology

Congratulations to McNair Scholar Raúl Segura! Raúl has been accepted to the University of Minnesota Master of Arts in School Psychology Program. University of Minnesota uses an anti-racist scientific-practitioner orientation with a focus in practices and systems to advance justice and equity. Raúl Segura is a first generation college student and an officer for MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil … Read more

McNair Scholar Raúl Segura Accepted to Howard University PhD in School Psychology

Congratulations to McNair Scholar Raúl Segura! Raúl has been accepted to the Howard University Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology Program. Howard’s School of Psychology “one of only two doctoral school psychology programs at an HBCU or minority serving institution”. The program “centers on the psychological practitioner as a: “facilitator of change, a reflective professional … Read more