Fall 2015 Newsletter

As the Fall Quarter kicks off the EWU McNair Scholars are finishing up their summer research projects and are preparing to apply to graduate programs. If you haven’t had a chance to meet the scholars make sure to check out our Fall Newsletter (in its awesome new format!) to get to know the new cohort … Read more

Ariel McMillan – Diversity Week

Meet Ariel McMillan, a new McNair scholar for the 2015-2016 year, who was recently a student speaker during EWU’s Diversity Week in May. Below is an interview with Ariel her involvement in Diversity Week.   Tell us about how you got involved in Diversity Week: I was introduced to presenting at Diversity Week because of … Read more

Moses Ssemakula – Carper Foundation Scholarship

Congratulations to Moses Ssemakula who received The Daniel and Margaret Carper Foundation Scholarship full-tuition scholarship for 2014-15! The Daniel and Margaret Carper Foundation Scholarship is a one-year scholarship available to senior undergraduate students studying Social & Behavioral Sciences and Social Work at Eastern Washington University. This scholarship is awarded to a student who has expressed the … Read more

February News – National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates Conference

In February, four of our McNair Scholars attended  The National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates (NAAAS) Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Le’Naecha Roberts, D’amony Anderson, Laura Zamudio, and Jereny Mendoza Gutiérrez shared this photo from their experience at NAAAS.  

Third Annual “Keepers of the Dream” Awards & Recognition Ceremony featured McNair Scholars

Three of the EWU Ronald E. McNair Scholars were selected for the Third Annual “Keepers of the Dream” Awards & Recognition Ceremony. A special award organized by EWU’s Africana Studies Program based on on their academic focus and persistence to continue their education. Congratulations Le’Naecha Roberts, Da’Mony Anderson and Ayanna Jocob Kalyan – we are proud of … Read more