Jasmine Joy Paloma, McNair Scholar: A Trailblazer in Social Work and Advocacy!

We are immensely proud of Jasmine Joy Paloma, a dedicated McNair Scholar who will graduate this June 2026 with a major in social work and minors in sociology, and anthropology from EWU. As a first-generation college student, Jasmine has consistently excelled, earning a spot on the dean’s list and serving as the president of the … Read more

Proudly Celebrating Brasin Benjamin, McNair Scholar: From Undergraduate to Graduate School!

We are incredibly proud of Brasin Benjamin, a distinguished McNair Scholar who is set to graduate with his undergraduate degree in International Affairs with minors in Communication Studies and Sociology this June 2026 from Eastern Washington University. He plans to attend graduate school at the University of Washington’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies … Read more

Celebrating Paola Campos, McNair Scholar: A Future Leader in Physical Therapy!

Paola Campos is set to graduate this June 2026 with her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and has committed to continuing her education at Eastern Washington University, where she will pursue her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. We are incredibly proud of her achievements, particularly her recognition as a McNair Scholar, which highlights her dedication … Read more

Brasin Benjamin Accepted to University of Hawaii for MA in Pacific Island Studies!

EWU TRIO McNair is proud to celebrate Brasin Benjamin, a first-generation Marshallese McNair Scholar, who has been accepted to the University of Hawaii, Master of Arts in Pacific Island Studies. Brasin is currently completing his undergraduate degree at EWU, majoring in International Affairs with minors in Communication Studies and Sociology. Beyond the classroom, he serves … 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