Ryan Finner, McNair Scholar Admitted to DePaul University, M.A. in Critical Ethnic Studies!

We are thrilled to announce that Ryan Finner, a dedicated and passionate student, has been accepted into the Master of Arts program in Critical Ethnic Studies at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Ryan, a first-generation college student, will be graduating in Spring 2026 with a Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies (Interdisciplinary Studies), as well … Read more

Noemi, McNair Scholar Presents Research on Women Migrants at Imagining America Gathering 2025!

Noemi, a dedicated McNair student, attended the Imagining America National Gathering in Las Cruces, New Mexico, from October 3rd to 5th, 2025. At this national gathering, Noemi actively engaged in multiple presentations and played a pivotal role in fostering collaboration among students from various universities. During the conference, Noemi shared their work through individual research … Read more

Jennifer Dawson Receives Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship and Tyler V Williams Scholarship!

EWU TRIO McNair proudly celebrates Jennifer Dawson, an outstanding student majoring in both sociology and criminal justice, for being awarded two prestigious scholarships: the Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship and the Tyler V Williams Scholarship! The Jeffers W. Chertok Memorial Scholarship, established in 2005 by Daniel & Margie Carper and the Chertok Family, honors the remarkable … Read more

Brasin Benjamin, McNair Scholar Awarded BECU Foundation Scholarship!

We are thrilled to announce that Brasin Benjamin, McNair scholar a dedicated undergraduate student, has been selected as a recipient of the Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU) Foundation Scholarship. The mission of the BECU Foundation is to encourage and administer contributions for educational scholarships, extending the credit union’s philosophy of “people helping people.” Through its … Read more

Ryan Finner, McNair Scholar attends the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) 33rd Annual McNair & Undergraduate Research National Conference!

Ryan Finner, a dedicated McNair Scholar, attended the 33rd Annual McNair & Undergraduate Research National Conference at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) from September 17-20th, 2025. At this prestigious national gathering, Ryan also delivered a poster presentation titled “Academic Navigation: The Lived Experiences of Bilingual and Multilingual College Students.” Under the guidance of … Read more

Maria Sarmiento Presents Research at the University of Mexico’s Annual McNair Conference!

We are proud to announce that Maria Sarmiento, a dedicated political science major and active member of the Honors Program, recently attended and presented her research at the University of New Mexico’s Annual McNair Conference, held on September 4-6, 2025. Maria’s presentation, titled “The Ideological Root of Stigma for Children in Care,” was developed under … Read more