EWU McNair Program – Page 2 – TRIO Ronald E. McNair

Brasin Benjamin, McNair Scholar Accepted to the University of Washington’s International Studies MA Program!

03/10/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

Brasin Benjamin, a first-generation Marshallese student at Eastern Washington University (EWU), has been accepted to the University of Washington’s highly regarded Master of Arts in International Studies program. As a McNair Scholar majoring in International Affairs, with minors in Communication Studies and Sociology, Brasin’s academic journey is defined by leadership, service, and a passion for … Read more

EWU McNair Scholar Justin Edney Accepted to Millersville University’s Clinical Psychology Master’s Program!

03/09/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

Eastern Washington University is proud to announce that Justin Edney, a senior majoring in Applied Developmental Psychology and a McNair Scholar, has been accepted into the Clinical Psychology Master’s Program at Millersville University. As a first-generation college student, Justin has distinguished himself through determination, resilience, and a passion for helping others. Throughout his undergraduate journey … Read more

Justin Edney, EWU McNair Scholar Accepted to Central Washington University – Psychological Science MS Program!

03/09/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

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

Check out Ryan’s Article!!

02/27/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

Check out Ryan’s article regarding his journey at EWU and his experiences of learning more about his culture throughout it!

Jasmine Joy Paloma, McNair Scholar Accepted to the University of Washington MSW Program!

02/24/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

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

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

02/24/2026 by Rivera, Reyna

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