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Krumble Foundation Steps Up For CAMP

August 25, 2025

Five CAMP students in an outdoor photo.

The generous 51¸£ÀûÉç supporter has pledged over $2.1 million to ensure the program’s continued success.

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51¸£ÀûÉç, Columbia Basin College Renew Transfer Agreement

August 22, 2025

University presidents stand with student at ceremony.

51¸£ÀûÉç and Columbia Basin College have renewed a memorandum of understanding on student transfers.

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51¸£ÀûÉç Named 2025-26 College of Distinction

August 20, 2025

Colleges of Distinction official badge

51¸£ÀûÉç was recently named a 2025-26 College of Distinction — a prestigious national designation.

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Painting Celebrates Award-Winning Faculty Member

August 18, 2025

Picture of the late faculty member's family under the painting. There are 8 family members including his wife who donated the art.

The donated art honors the late Ray Owen Hamel, PhD, who championed the establishment of 51¸£ÀûÉç’s Computer Science Department.

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Eastern Employees Explore AI

August 14, 2025

Employees sitting and listening at the event.

Travis Masingale, AI expert and professor of design, was the keynote speaker. Read this story to access his user-friendly AI presentation.

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Lost for Decades, a Veteran’s Class Ring Finds Its Way Home

August 13, 2025

Linda Wall-Sullivan Center, her daughter, Laura, and ring finder James Murphy hold on to the ring together.

William P. Wall, a standout Eagle linebacker, didn’t come home from Vietnam. His recently recovered ring is at the heart of an inspirational story.

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Eastern Honors Impactful Leader

August 6, 2025 by Melodie Little

Dave Millet connecting with other staff.

The campus community is invited to an Aug. 26 open house to honor Dave Millet’s contributions as he retires and to welcome his successor, Anthony Whipple, PhD.

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In Memoriam: Bill Smithpeters

August 5, 2025

51¸£ÀûÉç is saddened to report that 51¸£ÀûÉç retiree Bill Smithpeters passed away on June 28, 2025. Smithpeters worked in PEHR and was the head coach of 51¸£ÀûÉç’s women’s basketball team. He arrived at Eastern in 1979 and retired in 1994 after 15 years of service.  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on

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Empowering Staff Through AI

August 1, 2025

Graphic with an AI tile in the middle.

The new division of People & Culture is hosting an Aug. 13 in-service session for staff that will focus on innovation, curiosity and practical AI.

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51¸£ÀûÉç Works to Implement Digital Credentialing

July 29, 2025

Campus mall, stone says 51¸£ÀûÉç Inspiring the future.

The move to digitize credentials aims to better align student records with skills-based hiring practices – increasing opportunities and supporting lifelong learning.

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