Student Success Story: Kerensa Allison, PhD (EWU TRIO McNair 1996)

Current Position: Associate Professor, AnthropologyLewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho Dr. Kerensa Allison earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Eastern Washington University (EWU) in 1997; a Master of Science Degree in Biology from EWU in 2000, and a PhD in Anthropology from Washington State University in 2010. In her own words: I am the oldest … Read more

Student Success Story: Martin Meraz García, PhD (EWU TRIO McNair 1996)

Current Position: Assistant Professor, Chicano Studies, Eastern Washington University During Dr. Martin Meraz García’s junior year at Eastern Washington University, he was introduced to the TRIO Ronald E. McNair Scholar Program. His decision to apply to the program was to have life changing consequences. In his own words: “The program opened the door to a … Read more

Student Success Story: Rita Davis, Doctorate (EWU TRIO McNair 1996)

Current Position: Acute Care Physical TherapistYakima Valley Memorial Hospital Rita Davis earned her Master’s in Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University in 2000.  That year, she also was awarded the Minority Scholarship Award from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She began work at the Yakima Regional Medial Cardiac Center in 2007, and completed her … Read more

Elvin Cabrera, McNair Scholar, has been accepted to Oregon State University’s PhD program in Chemistry!

EWU McNair Scholar, Elvin Cabrera, was accepted to Oregon State University in the PhD program of Chemistry with funding. This is Elvin’s second acceptance–both of which are for PhD tracks with funding. Here’s to more acceptances! Congrats Elvin!