Scholars – TRIO Ronald E. McNair

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

01/22/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

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!!

01/06/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

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

Christopher Nava Presents Fantasy Football Research at MKN Heartland McNair Research Conference 2025!

12/02/2025 by Rivera, Reyna

McNair Scholar Christopher Nava recently presented at the 2025 MKN Heartland McNair Research Conference on September 19-21 in Kansas City, Missouri. He delivered an oral presentation on his project which asked: “Which Fantasy Football Platform is more accurate at predicting preseason projections?” Under the guidance of faculty mentor Dr. Alexandros Paparas, Christopher’s research examined the accuracy … Read more

Christopher Nava: McNair Scholar Excels at Nuestras Raíces Internship!

12/02/2025 by Rivera, Reyna

As a Marketing & Data Analytics Intern at Nuestras Raíces Centro Comunitario, Christopher Nava plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission to support the Hispanic/Latine community. In this position, he builds and manages the data and communication systems that underpin a range of cultural, youth, and behavioral health programs. Christopher’s technical expertise is … Read more

Congratulations to Katie Gower for Getting Published in the Journal of Urban Geography!

11/18/2025 by Rivera, Reyna

McNair Scholar Katie Gower Publishes Groundbreaking Research on Homelessness in Urban Geography Journal! We are thrilled to announce that Katie Gower, a McNair Scholar, has published her article, “Compassionate revanchism, homelessness, and the divided local state: the case of Spokane, WA,” in the prestigious Journal of Urban Geography. Katie conducted her research under the mentorship … Read more

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

11/18/2025 by Rivera, Reyna

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