Check out Ryan’s Article!!
Check out Ryan’s article regarding his journey at EWU and his experiences of learning more about his culture throughout it!
Africana Studies
Celebrating Ryan Finner: Accepted to the University of New Mexico’s PhD Program in Sociology!
The EWU McNair community is thrilled to announce that Ryan Finner, one of our outstanding scholars, has been accepted into the PhD program in Sociology at the University of New Mexico, with a specialization in Race and Ethnicity. Ryan’s academic journey is truly inspiring. As a first-generation college student, Ryan will graduate in Spring 2026 … Read more
Ryan Finner, McNair Scholar Accepted to Oregon State University’s Master of Public Policy Program!
We are thrilled to announce that Ryan Finner, a dedicated and accomplished student, has been accepted into the prestigious Master of Public Policy program at Oregon State University. Ryan’s acceptance is a testament to his academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to advancing inclusive policies within higher education and beyond. Ryan will graduate in Spring 2026 … Read more
Ryan Finner, McNair Scholar Admitted to DePaul University, M.A. in Critical Ethnic Studies!
We are thrilled to announce that Ryan Finner, a dedicated and passionate student, has been accepted into the Master of Arts program in Critical Ethnic Studies at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Ryan, a first-generation college student, will be graduating in Spring 2026 with a Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies (Interdisciplinary Studies), as well … Read more
EWU McNair Alumna Kianna Baker Awarded FORWARD Community Summer APEx Fellowship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Kianna (Key) Baker (2019)! Key has been awarded a FORWARD Community Summer APEx Fellowship with Family PEACE through the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in the Department of Sociomedical Sciences where she is earning her Master of Public Health with a certificate in Child, Youth, and Family Health. … Read more
Quentin Young Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Quentin Young! Quentin was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
