Check out Ryan’s Article!!
Check out Ryan’s article regarding his journey at EWU and his experiences of learning more about his culture throughout it!
Africana Studies
Celebrating Ryan Finner: Accepted to the University of New Mexico’s PhD Program in Sociology!
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
Ryan Finner, McNair Scholar Accepted to Oregon State University’s Master of Public Policy Program!
We are thrilled to announce that Ryan Finner, a dedicated and accomplished student, has been accepted into the prestigious Master of Public Policy program at Oregon State University. Ryan’s acceptance is a testament to his academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to advancing inclusive policies within higher education and beyond. Ryan will graduate in Spring 2026 … 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
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
McNair Alum Illuminate the Graduate School Experience
What a joy to see the faces of 6 former EWU McNair Scholars all on the same screen this summer! As a part of the culminating weeks of our intensive McNair Summer Research Internship that includes daily graduate school application and preparation seminars, these brilliant alumni joined us to share their insights and experiences as … Read more
