From EWU to Gonzaga: Zaid McCurdy’s Path to Clinical Mental Health Counseling!

Zaid McCurdy, a dedicated McNair Scholar, will graduate from Eastern Washington University this June with a major in Applied Developmental Psychology and a minor in Sociology. Zaid’s academic journey has centered on understanding human development, the social influences that shape behavior, and the field of educational psychology. His research as a McNair Scholar has focused … Read more

Christopher Nava, McNair Scholar: Charting Success from EWU to Gonzaga’s Graduate Program!

Christopher Nava, an accomplished EWU McNair Scholar, will graduate this June 2026 with a major in Business Marketing and a minor in Data Analytics from EWU. This fall, he will begin his graduate studies in the Master of Business Analytics program at Gonzaga University, furthering his commitment to academic and professional excellence. Christopher’s educational journey … Read more

Celebrating Ryan Finner: McNair Scholar’s Journey from Undergraduate to PhD at University of Oregon!

Ryan Finner, a dedicated McNair Scholar and first-generation college student, will graduate this June 2026 with a Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies (Interdisciplinary Studies), along with minors in Anthropology and Psychology. This fall, Ryan will begin his PhD in Sociology at the University of Oregon, where he aims to further his passion for research … Read more

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

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