Maria Sarmiento Presents Research at the University of Mexico’s Annual McNair Conference!

We are proud to announce that Maria Sarmiento, a dedicated political science major and active member of the Honors Program, recently attended and presented her research at the University of New Mexico’s Annual McNair Conference, held on September 4-6, 2025. Maria’s presentation, titled “The Ideological Root of Stigma for Children in Care,” was developed under … Read more

Another Great Summer of Research at McNair: Summer 2025!

Summer Research at McNair 2025: The Eastern Washington University (EWU) McNair Scholars Program is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2025 Summer Research Internship. This year, 19 participants engaged in a diverse range of research topics, from the experiences of stigma in foster care/adopted children, imposter syndrome in students of color in graduate … Read more

Kayla Dickson Awarded Novelis Aluminum STEM Scholarship

Congratulations to Kayla Dickson! Kayla has been selected for the Novelis Aluminum STEM Scholarship! The ‘Novelis’ established the STEM Scholarship pilot program for North America with a desire to honor our talented and dedicated people, while also hoping to inspire the next generation of engineers, technologists and scientists. Kayla, a McNair Scholar, was chosen for … Read more

Four McNair Scholars Participate in Summer Research Programs across the Country!

Eastern Washington University’s McNair Scholars Program is celebrating a new cohort of students who have completed transformative summer research internships across the country. These intensive, hands-on experiences are a cornerstone of the McNair program, helping students from underrepresented backgrounds gain the skills, confidence, and network needed to succeed in doctoral programs. The program’s recent summer … Read more

Raúl Segura at CWU!

Congratulations to Raul Segura, a distinguished EWU McNair Scholar and winner of the 2025 Student Leader of the Year Award, on his acceptance into multiple graduate programs! After a competitive application process that resulted in offers from prestigious institutions like the University of Minnesota, Howard University, and the University of Oregon, Raul has chosen to … Read more

McNair Scholar Bryce Drager Awarded Competitive Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad!

Congratulations to Bryce Drager, a recipient of the prestigious U.S. Department of State’s Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship and the Denny & Thelma Yasuhara Scholarship! This scholarship will support him as he attends Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU) for a full academic year. The Gilman Scholarship is highly competitive and is awarded to a diverse group of … Read more