Maria Sarmiento, McNair Scholar, Accepted to Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at the University of Oregon!

We are proud to announce that Maria Sarmiento, a distinguished McNair Scholar and honors student at Eastern Washington University, has been accepted into the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program at the University of Oregon. Maria will graduate from EWU in Spring 2026 with a major in Political Science. Her academic journey began at … Read more

Zaid McCurdy, McNair Scholar Accepted to Hawai’i Pacific University’s Master of Social Work Program!

We are proud to announce that Zaid McCurdy, a multicultural undergraduate at Eastern Washington University and an accomplished McNair Scholar, has been accepted into the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Hawai’i Pacific University! Zaid is currently majoring in Applied Developmental Psychology with a minor in Sociology. His academic journey centers on human development, … Read more

Jasmine Joy Paloma, McNair Scholar Awarded BECU Foundation Scholarship!!

We are proud to announce that Jasmine Joy Paloma, a McNair scholar, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU) Foundation Scholarship. The BECU Foundation’s mission is to foster educational opportunities by providing scholarships that reflect the credit union’s core value of “people helping people.” Through its ongoing support, … Read more

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