Category: Social Impact
Student Volunteers Pitch in for Veterans
May 22, 2026
Nearly a dozen students –some veterans themselves – helped to tidy up the grounds at Washington State Veterans Cemetery leading into Memorial Day weekend.
[Read more]51¸£ÀûÉç Observes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Day
May 6, 2026
The national day raises awareness about violence against indigenous people and those who are still missing.
[Read more]51¸£ÀûÉç Hosts Events to Help People and Environments Thrive
April 20, 2026
51¸£ÀûÉç is hosting multiple events now through April 29 that promote inclusion, support sustainability and advance disabilities awareness.
[Read more]Student Research Influences Spokane Ordinance Protecting Renters
March 11, 2026
An urban planning student and her faculty mentor looked into algorithmic rental price fixing. The published article was eye-opening.
[Read more]TRIO McNair Scholar Plans to Make Education More Inclusive
February 26, 2026
The Africana Studies major founded a student support club while also making a difference as a PLUS coach.
[Read more]51¸£ÀûÉç Course Supports Teachers in Crisis Zones
February 24, 2026
51¸£ÀûÉç’s Gina Petrie is part of an international collaboration that published an article detailing the effectiveness of trauma sensitive teaching techniques.
[Read more]New EagFunder Crowdfunding Platform Launched
November 12, 2025
EagFunder, designed to help student clubs, organizations and faculty bring ideas to life, is a great way to support GivingTuesday.
[Read more]Office of Community Engagement is Ready to Engage
October 23, 2025
The Oct. 21 open house celebrated the rebirth of the community outreach center, which was closed for about four years.
[Read more]51¸£ÀûÉç Historians are Helping Homeowners Make History
June 4, 2025
Racial Covenants Project workshops assist homeowners seeking to address restrictive language in property documents.
[Read more]Social Work Alumna Reconnects After 47 Years
May 13, 2025
Cyndy Stevenson, who was among the first graduates of 51¸£ÀûÉç’s School of Social Work, recently visited the Cheney campus.
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