Another former student EWU can be proud of

Remember the collapsed Dallas Cowboys practice facility? Well apparently an ex-con helped them upgrade that same building a year ago.

(He) served time in a federal prison for his actions while connected to a violent drug-trafficking ring, The Dallas Morning News has reported.

Jeffrey Lawrence Galland, the former engineering director of JCI, a Las Vegas-based company, pleaded guilty to using a firearm during a violent crime, and conspiracy to distribute cocaine and marijuana, according to court records, the newspaper reported.

Oh, and can we please bring up the fact that this guy has no formal engineering degree?

Galland acknowledged his troubled background, and his lack of an engineering license, to The Morning News but said it "had no bearing on his ability to help clients."

Of course not, your structure only collapsed with several people inside and paralyzed someone. No engineering degree needed here! However, where would an ex-con get such credentials if he were desperate? Look no further than Eastern Washington University.

Galland also falsified educational credentials he provided The Morning News, the paper said. Galland showed a résumé that said he received a bachelor's degree in physics from Eastern Washington University. The school, however, told the newspaper he completed coursework toward that degree but never graduated.

It's a great day to be an Eagle. Woo!