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

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

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Jasmine Joy Paloma, one of our outstanding McNair students, has been accepted to the University of Houston’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program! As a first-generation college student, Jasmine exemplifies determination, leadership, and a passion for making a difference in the world. Currently set to graduate … Read more

Zaid McCurdy, McNair Scholar Accepted to Hawai’i Pacific University’s Master of Social Work Program!

We are proud to announce that Zaid McCurdy, a multicultural undergraduate at Eastern Washington University and an accomplished McNair Scholar, has been accepted into the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Hawai’i Pacific University! Zaid is currently majoring in Applied Developmental Psychology with a minor in Sociology. His academic journey centers on human development, … Read more

Jasmine Joy Paloma, McNair Scholar Awarded BECU Foundation Scholarship!!

We are proud to announce that Jasmine Joy Paloma, a McNair scholar, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU) Foundation Scholarship. The BECU Foundation’s mission is to foster educational opportunities by providing scholarships that reflect the credit union’s core value of “people helping people.” Through its ongoing support, … 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

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