Scholars – TRIO Ronald E. McNair

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

Zaid McCurdy, McNair Scholar Accepted to Grand Canyon University, Master of Social Work Program!

02/02/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

We are proud to announce that Zaid McCurdy, a distinguished undergraduate student at Eastern Washington University, has been accepted into the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Grand Canyon University. Zaid, who majors in Applied Developmental Psychology with a minor in Sociology, is a dedicated scholar whose interests center on human development, social influences … Read more

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