Levin-Stankevich returns as EWU Provost

CHENEY – Eastern Washington University has announced that Brian Levin-Stankevich, Ph.D., is returning to the Cheney campus to serve as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.

Levin-Stankevich previously served at EWU from 1995-2006 in a variety of roles that included one year as interim president and three years as provost. He helped Eastern win approval from the state for new degree programs such as the doctorate in physical therapy (the first doctorate at a comprehensive in Washington); the master’s in occupational therapy and a bachelor of science in electrical engineering – Eastern’s first engineering degree.

In a news release, university officials said “He has a track record of establishing and maintaining a high level of communication and trust between academic affairs, faculty and the Board of Trustees.”

“I am very pleased to welcome someone of Brian Levin-Stankevich’s standing to the university,” Interim-President Dr. David May said in the release. “During his previous time at Eastern he was known for his ability to forge strong relationships between faculty and administrators, while keeping students at the forefront of the mission. I know he will bring those same attributes back to Cheney at this critical time.”

Levin-Stankevich comes to EWU from his home near Albuquerque where he has been affiliated with the University of New Mexico as a research professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. He previously served as interim provost at Xavier University and at Northern Arizona University, and as President of Westminster College, and Chancellor of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. 

“I am honored to return to Eastern Washington University and the Spokane/Cheney area” Levin-Stankevich said. “Of all the higher education institutions I’ve served, Eastern’s lived mission of providing excellence and access has always been closest to my heart.”

May also thanked Brian Donahue, PhD, for his willingness to serve as interim Provost during the transition period. Donahue will be returning to his role as vice provost when Levin-Stankevich begins his three-year term on Sept. 21.