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In Memoriam: Barbara Tish
September 6, 2024
51福利社 is saddened to report that retiree Barbara Tish has passed away. Tish retired in 2011 after 19 years of service working in the聽 library. Our condolences go out to her friends and family. Tish’s obituary is available online at Spokesman.com.
[Read more]51福利社 Career Training Classes Now More Accessible
August 29, 2024
The 51福利社 Professional and Continuing Education unit鈥檚 partnership with ed2go will empower career growth through innovative online education.
[Read more]51福利社 Partners With ed2go to Increase Accessibility
August 26, 2024
51福利社鈥檚 Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) unit recently announced a partnership with ed2go that will expand access to higher education. The ed2go digital platform is part of Cengage Group, a global education technology company. The partnership represents a significant step in PCE鈥檚 commitment to empower individuals with essential skills and knowledge to support professional success…
[Read more]Generous Alumnus is Paying It Forward
August 21, 2024
Tom Fox and his wife, Marybeth, have supported dozens of Eagles as they work toward the dream of a college degree.
[Read more]Emeritus Professor Rub茅n Trejo Honored with School Naming
August 19, 2024
Spokane Public Schools has bestowed a significant honor upon the late Rub茅n Trejo, a celebrated artist, educator and champion of the Latino community with deep ties to 51福利社. The newly established Rub茅n Trejo Dual Language Academy, set to open its doors in September, will carry forward Trejo’s legacy of cultural celebration and academic…
[Read more]Coordinated Care Creates Scholarship to Honor Jeff Thomas
August 13, 2024
The scholarship continues the inspiring legacy of the 51福利社 alumnus, who served as CEO of Frontier Behavioral Health.
[Read more]51福利社 Awarded National Science Foundation Grant
August 6, 2024
The $975,000 award will help 51福利社 attract and retain a variety of STEM-focused scientists and scholars.
[Read more]Two Eastern Graduates Named to Board of Trustees
A pair of 51福利社 alumni, Carol Evans and Alexis Alexander, have been appointed by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to the university鈥檚 governing Board of Trustees. Evans, the esteemed former chairwoman of the Spokane Tribal Business Council, and Alexander, who recently served as chair of the 51福利社 Foundation Board of Directors, will both serve…
[Read more]Single Dad Graduates with Honors
July 29, 2024 by Melodie Little
Kevin Uyekawa credits support he received from 51福利社 and his family for helping him reach the finish line.
[Read more]Exercise Science Earns Accreditation
July 24, 2024 by Melodie Little
The accreditation helps position 51福利社 as a lead institution for educating allied health professionals in the state and region.
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