Nolan Ulm — Eastern Washington’s Leader Making a Difference On and Off the Field
October 22, 2025
In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Nolan Ulm, a standout wide receiver for Eastern Washington University and a member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. A two-time team captain and four-time Big Sky All-Academic honoree, Nolan’s leadership and character shine both on and off the field.
On the field, Nolan has been recognized with Phil Steele All-Big Sky honors and ranked among the Top-10 CFL Canadian draft prospects. Off the field, he’s raised over $15,000 for Mamas for Mamas, volunteers with Helping Captives to combat human trafficking, and founded the Make It Happen Football Camp, investing more than 100 hours annually to empower young Canadian athletes.
Nolan’s story embodies what it means to be a student-athlete using his platform for service, leadership, and positive change.
Watch now to hear how Nolan balances football, academics, and community work while inspiring the next generation to “make it happen.”
Follow Eastern Washington Football: @ewu_football
Presented by: AFCA Podcast | Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
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In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Nolan Ulm, a standout wide receiver for Eastern Washington University and a member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. A two-time team captain and four-time Big Sky All-Academic honoree, Nolan’s leadership and character shine both on and off the field.
On the field, Nolan has been recognized with Phil Steele All-Big Sky honors and ranked among the Top-10 CFL Canadian draft prospects. Off the field, he’s raised over $15,000 for Mamas for Mamas, volunteers with Helping Captives to combat human trafficking, and founded the Make It Happen Football Camp, investing more than 100 hours annually to empower young Canadian athletes.
Nolan’s story embodies what it means to be a student-athlete using his platform for service, leadership, and positive change.
Watch now to hear how Nolan balances football, academics, and community work while inspiring the next generation to “make it happen.”
Follow Eastern Washington Football: @ewu_football
Presented by: AFCA Podcast | Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
