Presenting the New TRIO McNair Scholars 2025-2026!
Congratulations to our new scholars 2025-2026! For more information about our new scholars visit: https://inside.ewu.edu/mcnair/cohorts-2/
Acceptances/Awards
Brasin Benjamin, McNair Scholar and Future Leader Accepted to Seton Hall University!
Brasin Benjamin, a first-generation Marshallese undergraduate student at Eastern Washington University (EWU), was recently accepted to Seton Hall University’s prestigious School of Diplomacy and International Relations. Majoring in International Affairs with minors in Communication Studies and Sociology, Brasin’s academic journey and leadership reflect his unwavering commitment to global justice and advocacy for marginalized communities. At … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Justin Edney Accepted to Millersville University’s Clinical Psychology Master’s Program!
Eastern Washington University is proud to announce that Justin Edney, a senior majoring in Applied Developmental Psychology and a McNair Scholar, has been accepted into the Clinical Psychology Master’s Program at Millersville University. As a first-generation college student, Justin has distinguished himself through determination, resilience, and a passion for helping others. Throughout his undergraduate journey … Read more
Justin Edney, EWU McNair Scholar Accepted to Central Washington University – Psychological Science MS Program!
We are delighted to announce that Justin Edney, a first-generation college student at Eastern Washington University (EWU), has been accepted into the Master of Science in Psychological Science program at Central Washington University (CWU). Justin’s journey has been defined by academic resilience and a deep commitment to the helping professions, with a particular focus on … Read more
Jasmine Joy Paloma, McNair Scholar Accepted to the University of Washington MSW Program!
Jasmine Joy Paloma, a proud Trio McNair Scholar at Eastern Washington University, has been admitted to the University of Washington’s prestigious Master of Social Work program, where she was selected to pursue a specialization in administration and policy practice. As a first-generation college student, Jasmine has excelled academically, consistently earning a place on the dean’s … Read more
Jasmine Joy Paloma: McNair Scholar Accepted to University of Michigan MSW Program!
Jasmine Joy Paloma, a first-generation college student and McNair Scholar, has been admitted to the University of Michigan’s prestigious Master of Social Work program. Currently majoring in social work with minors in psychology, sociology, and anthropology at EWU, Jasmine will graduate in spring 2026. Throughout her time at EWU, she has maintained a place on … Read more
