Alumni – 51��

Alumni – 51�� Tue, 26 May 2026 21:25:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 51�� Grad Awarded a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship /news/ewu-grad-awarded-a-fulbright-teaching-assistantship/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:55:58 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=120722 Emily on the steps of JFK with the ISC and some budding trees in the background.

Emily on the steps of JFK with the ISC and some budding trees in the background.

Emily Powers, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and English as a second language in 2024, will travel to Spain to teach.]]> Eastern, McKinley Springs introduce first 51��-licensed wine /news/eastern-mckinley-springs-introduce-first-ewu-licensed-wine/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:16:15 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=120582 A bottle of Eagle Red wine on the red turf at Roos Field.

A bottle of Eagle Red wine on the red turf at Roos Field.

McKinley Springs Winery, in collaboration with the 51�� Alumni Association, plans to release the first-ever 51��-licensed wine later this month.]]> Scholarship Honors a Legacy of Caring /news/scholarship-honors-a-legacy-of-caring/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:36:57 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=120264 Tessa and John Delbridge as college sweethearts visiting Snoqualmie Falls.

Tessa and John Delbridge as college sweethearts visiting Snoqualmie Falls.

Eastern alumnus John Delbridge took on the tough role of teaching at-risk teenagers. A newly endowed scholarship in his name paves the way for future difference makers.]]> Alumna Makes a Difference for Children and Families /news/alumna-makes-a-difference-for-children-and-families/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:23:27 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=120072 Photo of Blanca outdoors

Scholarships helped Blanca Lilia Hernandez realize her goal of becoming a child life specialist.]]> An Eagle’s Full-Circle Experience in the Arts /news/a-full-circle-experience-in-the-arts/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:14:48 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=119810 Knapp with James Lavadour's Torch (2012). Oil on panel, 48 x 60 in. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon:

Knapp with James Lavadour's Torch (2012). Oil on panel, 48 x 60 in. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon:

While a student at 51��, alumna Danielle Knapp’s curatorial ambitions got a big boost from the MAC. Now she’s back with a blockbuster exhibition.]]> Eagle Career Network Connects Students With Mentors /news/eagle-career-network-connects-students-with-mentors/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:30:51 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=118484 Photo of Megan, a student participating in the Eagle Career Network.

Photo of Megan, a student participating in the Eagle Career Network.

The Eagles helping Eagles mentoring community offers career-building assistance.]]> 51�� Alum Named to National Radio Hall of Fame /news/ewu-alum-named-to-national-radio-hall-of-fame/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:01:11 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=118008 Photo of Colin Cowherd on cover of Eastern magazine.

Photo of Colin Cowherd on cover of Eastern magazine.

Colin Cowherd studied radio and television at 51�� in the mid-1980s and has been a prominent figure in national sports-talk radio and television.]]> Luck of the Draw /news/luck-of-the-draw/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:37:40 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=117446 Photo of scholarship winner holding a big fake check.

Photo of scholarship winner holding a big fake check.

Taylor Hershberger, a transfer student from Grandview, Washington, won the 51�� Alumni Association's Neighborfest scholarship drawing.]]> Lost for Decades, a Veteran’s Class Ring Finds Its Way Home /news/lost-for-decades-a-veterans-class-ring-finds-its-way-home/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 23:28:26 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=115444 Linda Wall-Sullivan Center, her daughter, Laura, and ring finder James Murphy hold on to the ring together.

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.]]> 51�� Alumna Inspires Students /news/ewu-alumna-inspires-students/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:46:21 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=114385 Alumna teaching students how to test compounds.

Alumna teaching students how to test compounds.

Delaney Putnam, a 2022 graduate who now works as a chemist for Novelis, returned to campus to lead an engaging experiential lab for geochemistry students.]]>