Eastern Washington University

university, Cheney, Washington, United States

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Eastern Washington University is a public, coeducational institution of higher learning located in Cheney, Washington. It evolved from a small teacher-training institution founded in 1889, officially gaining university status in 1977. The university is one of six state-sponsored institutions in Washington and offers bachelor's and master's degrees across various colleges, including arts and humanities, business, and sciences.12

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…University, Central Washington University, and Eastern Washington University, respectively, in 1977. Evergreen State College at Olympia was added to the state system in 1971. A system of community colleges was combined under state administration in 1967 and now numbers more than 30 institutions. The state is also home to many…
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…University, Central Washington University, and Eastern Washington University, respectively, in 1977. Evergreen State College at Olympia was added to the state system in 1971. A system of community colleges was combined under state administration in 1967 and now numbers more than 30 institutions. The state is also home to many…
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