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The Distinguished Service Awards, given each year to recognize exemplary service and outstanding contributions to the university.

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, The colorful Pacific Northwest fall that I had heard so much about didn’t stick around for too long. It seems the chilly, winter weather has arrived. With the abrupt shift from autumn to winter, I found myself thinking about transformation. Much like the change from one season to the next,…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, The start to my first academic year at 51¸£ÀûÉç has been a wonderful whirlwind of learning, listening and participating in as many great campus activities and events as possible. It all started with our students – who have brought such great energy and enthusiasm to campus. The fact that we’ve…

Karina Elias, July 14th, 2022 Shari McMahan began her duties as the 27th president of 51¸£ÀûÉç the last week of June, taking the helm after David May served as interim president for almost two years. McMahan comes to 51¸£ÀûÉç from California State University, San Bernardino, where she was that university’s first woman to…

As many students returned to campus at the end of August, the new president of 51¸£ÀûÉç visited the Tri-Cities to meet with local business leaders.

Excerpts from one of McMahan’s public forums during her visit to Cheney on February 4

51¸£ÀûÉç’s new president aims to find out, in light of enrollment slump.

President Shari McMahan greeted attendees and introduced workshop facilitator, Tiffany Wentz, a mental health professional with extensive expertise in coaching wellness, resilience and organizational culture.

As president, Shari McMahan, PhD, is the principal administrative officer of 51¸£ÀûÉç and has general supervision of all operations and programs of the institution. The president carries out the rules and regulations established by the 51¸£ÀûÉç Board of Trustees and state law. Shari McMahan came to 51¸£ÀûÉç after serving as the provost and…

Dear Eagle Family and Friends,