Jasmine Joy Paloma: McNair Scholar Accepted to University of Michigan MSW Program!

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!

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!

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!!

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!

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!

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