University leadership is considering easing some restrictions for students who are vaccinated. Author: Kaitlin Riordan Updated: 5:17 PM PDT May 6, 2021
CHENEY, Wash. Eastern Washington University announced Thursday it will not require students and staff to get vaccinated for COVID-19 before returning for the fall semester.
The comes after the University of Washington and Washington State University both announced they will require vaccinations to return to classrooms.
In a letter to staff and students, EWU Interim President Dr. David May said, “In the spirit of transparency, we know that the decision to get vaccinated is not one that we can make for you. There are good reasons, religious, medical, and philosophical, why someone may choose not to be vaccinated. And we have been clear that public health and safety is a responsibility that we all share and choosing to be vaccinated is how Eagles take care of one another and our broader communi
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May 6, 2021 4:54 PM Connor Sarles
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CHENEY, Wash. Eastern Washington University will not require students to get vaccinated to attend school.
EWU is the only state university to not require vaccinations Washington State, University of Washington, Western and Central all require them.
“Throughout this pandemic, Eastern Washington University has prioritized health and safety, and has often been a leader among universities in adopting public health guidelines and recommendations. In the spirit of transparency, we know that the decision to get vaccinated is not one that we can make for you,” said EWU’s interim president David May. “There are good reasons, religious, medical, and philosophical, why someone may choose not to be vaccinated. And we have been clear that public health and safety is a responsibility that we all share and choosing to be vaccinated is how Eagles take care of one another and our broader community.”
May 7, 2021
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
A new grant at Washington State University will allow undergraduate students from WSU, Eastern Washington University, Lewis-Clark State College, and Gonzaga University to get real-world agricultural research experience.
The USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) grant will put students to work on field research and lab work centered on crops, including visits to farms to talk with agricultural stakeholders.
The program will culminate in a final project that students will present to their peers and advisors. Students from all four institutions will be eligible to apply for the project, which will be hosted at WSU.
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