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

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

McNair Scholar Raúl Segura Accepted to University of Minnesota MA in School Psychology

Congratulations to McNair Scholar Raúl Segura! Raúl has been accepted to the University of Minnesota Master of Arts in School Psychology Program. University of Minnesota uses an anti-racist scientific-practitioner orientation with a focus in practices and systems to advance justice and equity. Raúl Segura is a first generation college student and an officer for MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil … Read more

McNair Scholar Raúl Segura Accepted to Howard University PhD in School Psychology

Congratulations to McNair Scholar Raúl Segura! Raúl has been accepted to the Howard University Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology Program. Howard’s School of Psychology “one of only two doctoral school psychology programs at an HBCU or minority serving institution”. The program “centers on the psychological practitioner as a: “facilitator of change, a reflective professional … Read more

McNair Scholar Raúl Segura Accepted to University of Oregon MS in School Psychology

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Congratulations to McNair Scholar Raúl Segura! Raúl has been accepted to the University of Oregon Master of Science in School Psychology Program. U of O’s School Psychology MS program is accredited as a specialist-level program by the National Association of School Psychologists. Raúl Segura is a first generation college student and an officer for MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil … Read more