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Proud Partners with Legacy Ford

Eastern Oregon University (EOU) and Legacy Ford of La Grande are proud to announce their ongoing partnership through the “Bridging Horizons: EOU’s Community Partnerships Spotlight” series. This initiative celebrates the connections between EOU, Oregon’s Official Rural University, and the businesses and organizations that are the backbone of eastern Oregon.

Oregon Tribal Student Grant

The Oregon Tribal Student Grant provides funding for eligible Oregon tribal students to offset the cost of attendance at eligible Oregon colleges and universities. Current, new and continuing students are encouraged to apply for this grant for the 2023-24 academic year. The grant is intended to cover the average cost of attendance after all federal and state grants/scholarships have been applied.

Program Profile: Sustainable Communities

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Get your hands dirty at Eastern Oregon University, Oregon’s Rural University. In the Sustainable Communities degree, students learn about the unique nature of rural societies, environments and economies. Directly apply environmental science, resource ecology management and environmental policy to help industry and communities create sustainable development. With the project-based learning model, students become project managers doing ecological and industrial restoration work that engages communities and industry partners.


Dr. Shannon Donovan

Shannon Donovan, Ph.D.

Founding Faculty member – Sustainable Communities

Dr. Donovan is one of the first Sustainable Communities professors at Eastern Oregon University. As a founding faculty member, Donovan will help shape the program as it grows. Donovan received a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management at the University of New Hampshire, a Master of Science in Recreation and Forestry at West Virginia University, and a doctorate in Environmental Science at the University of Idaho. Her experience extends to bioregional planning, working with animals, forestry, recreation and tourism, education and outdoor education, geography and environmental studies. She also worked in Costa Rica with coffee growers and analyzed ecosystem services.

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    Unlock Your Future at the Eastern Oregon Career Expo: A Premier Networking and Job Opportunities Event LA GRANDE, Ore. – Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? Look no further than the Eastern Oregon Career Expo, where networking, job opportunities, and invaluable insights await. Join us on April 3rd at […]

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ASEOU Student Government Podcast

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ASEOU Student Government wants to update the EOU community on upcoming events and current issues. Listen in for the latest info!

Podcasts will be uploaded weekly on Tuesday afternoons.

EOU Career Services Podcast

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EOU Career Talk is dedicated to sharing career-related information with Eastern Oregon University students. We discuss topics ranging from job search, career development, resume building, interviewing, networking, and professional development.

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Mountaineer Ascents

Savannah Shorts, a Junior majoring in Mathematics at EOU, talks about why she chose Eastern and the opportunities that she has encountered along the way.

Mountaineer Ascents is a series of interviews with current Eastern Oregon University students, asking why they chose EOU, what their experience has been like and what they hope to get out of their education.

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