President Cullinan retires at EWU

CHENEY — Eastern Washington University President Dr. Mary Cullinan has announced that she is retiring from her position, effective immediately. The university’s Board of Trustees has named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. David May to serve as interim president.

The announcement came at a virtual board of trustees meeting this morning, Aug. 4.

“I have been honored to serve as Eastern Washington University’s first female president,” Cullinan said in a news release. “EWU is a valuable asset to this region with exceptional students, faculty and staff, alumni and community suppo...