Legacy Stories

Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to Eastern Washington University Foundation. To learn more about our Legacy Society click here.

Claire Schneck
As an only child of parents raised during the depression, Claire learned to work hard and spend wisely. Her father was a meticulous machinist with a keen eye for detail.
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Barbara Shields
Barbara Shields knew, fresh out of high school in 1947, that she wanted to earn a university degree. Her plan? Work for a little while and then go to college. But sometimes people find that...
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Mark and Kathi Eckerich
For Mark and Kathi Eckerich, Eastern Washington University holds a special place in their hearts. They both credit Eastern for the education that started them down successful career paths...
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Rebecca P. Cornwall
Rebecca P. Cornwall earned her B.A. in Applied Psychology with minors in both Dance and Communications in 1989 from Eastern Washington University. In her senior year she used...
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