Acceptances/Awards – TRIO Ronald E. McNair

Brasin Benjamin, McNair Scholar and Future Leader Accepted to Seton Hall University!

03/10/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

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!

03/09/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

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!

03/09/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

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!

02/24/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

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!

02/24/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

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

Celebrating Ryan Finner: Accepted to the University of New Mexico’s PhD Program in Sociology!

02/05/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

The EWU McNair community is thrilled to announce that Ryan Finner, one of our outstanding scholars, has been accepted into the PhD program in Sociology at the University of New Mexico, with a specialization in Race and Ethnicity. Ryan’s academic journey is truly inspiring. As a first-generation college student, Ryan will graduate in Spring 2026 … Read more