Spokane Mayor David Condon issued a statement congratulating Eastern Washington University and Microsoft on a partnership to offer a new data analytics degree and Microsoft Professional Program credential. The statement is as follows:

“Eastern Washington University has put Spokane at the forefront of technology and innovation once again. This one-of-a-kind partnership between one of the state’s most important universities and the world’s premier technology company creates new opportunities for our students and employers in a smarter Spokane.”