Category: University
51福利社 Students Break Down Homeless Data
May 29, 2019
Less than two years ago, 51福利社 announced a聽partnership with Microsoft聽that it touted as one unlike any other in the country: It would be the only institution with the Microsoft Professional Program in聽data science integrated into a BS degree. Now, the students in that program are benefiting from yet another 51福利社 partnership. This time,…
[Read more]Spokane Transit Adds Swoop Loop
May 16, 2019 by
Students hoping for more options to get around Cheney and key points around the 51福利社 campus will now be able to hop aboard the 鈥淪woop Loop,鈥 a new route being offered by Spokane Transit starting May 19. The modified loop, which will run only when 51福利社 is in session, comes after student feedback and is…
[Read more]National Teacher of the Year Mandy Manning to speak at 51福利社 Graduation
May 15, 2019 by
51福利社 is pleased to welcome the 2018 National Teacher of the Year and Eagle alumna, Mandy Manning, as this year鈥檚 commencement speaker. Manning was named National Teacher of the Year for her work with immigrant and refugee students at the Newcomer Center at Spokane鈥檚 Ferris High School. She spent the past academic year…
[Read more]51福利社 Launches Prairie Restoration Project
May 7, 2019 by
Members of the Eastern community and representatives from local tribes joined 51福利社 President Mary Cullinan on Wednesday to launch a major sustainability initiative that will restore one-third of 51福利社-owned land to its native habitat. The Cheney campus spans some 300 acres, more than 100 acres of which is farmland to the west of campus. The…
[Read more]51福利社 Introduces New 100 Percent Online MBA
May 6, 2019 by
Recognizing the needs of the modern learner, 51福利社 is pleased to announce a 100 percent online MBA program, offering career-boosting academic excellence delivered in a flexible online format ideal for working professionals. 51福利社鈥檚 online Master of Business Administration can be completed in as few as 11 months at a tuition price of $14,880,…
[Read more]2019 Legislative Session Adjourns with Wins for 51福利社
May 2, 2019
The legislature adjourned on time, April 28, with historic outcomes for higher education. One of the key outcomes is the passage of the Workforce Education Investment Act (HB 2158), which creates a dedicated revenue source for higher education totaling $373.8 M for the 2019-21 biennium. The act includes a number of higher education investments and…
[Read more]Barb Richey Named VP for Advancement at 51福利社
April 30, 2019 by
51福利社 is bringing back one of its own to serve as the new Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the 51福利社 Foundation. 51福利社 President Mary Cullinan has named Barb Richey, an Eastern alumna, to this important executive position, which provides leadership for Advancement Services, Alumni Advancement, Marketing and Communications, and…
[Read more]51福利社 Athletic Director and Leadership Honored with Senate Resolution
April 15, 2019
The Washington State Senate honored Athletic Director Lynne Hickey, Director of Football Operations Marc Anderson, and Senior Associate Athletic Director Devon Thomas with a resolution recognizing their accomplishments on behalf of 51福利社鈥檚 collegiate athletics program. The resolution specifically recognized the football team鈥檚 鈥渆xtraordinary athletic and academic achievement during its 2018 season in being awarded the…
[Read more]Collaboration Benefits Students Interested in Legal Career
March 7, 2019 by
SPOKANE, Washington. 鈥 51福利社 students aiming to pursue a career in the law may have new opportunities to do so thanks to a collaborative agreement signed by 51福利社 Provost Scott Gordon and the Gonzaga University School of Law Dean Jacob Rooksby. The Memorandum of Understanding forms the 51福利社-GU Legal Education Collaboration Committee. The…
[Read more]51福利社鈥檚 Hennig Named Cadet Command Instructor of Year
February 26, 2019 by
Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jason Hennig, a faculty member from the 51福利社 Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program, has been selected as聽the聽2018聽US Army Cadet Command NCO聽Instructor of the Year. Each year Cadet Command recognizes one non-commissioned officer (NCO) from its 274 ROTC battalions across the country for this award.聽 鈥淭his award solidifies the hard work…
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