Eastern Oregon University Names LeeAnn Case as Vice President for Finance and Administration

Eastern Oregon University Names LeeAnn Case as Vice President for Finance and Administration Administration Eastern Oregon University Names LeeAnn Case as Vice President for Finance and Administration LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is pleased to announce that LeeAnn Case has been named Vice President for Finance and Administration effective January 1, 2025. She […]

From the President – December 11, 2024

A little ray of sunshine Dear EOU Community, As I write, the sun has just popped over the mountain leaving a crest of bright orange, red, and yellow; it’s a beautifully peaceful moment. And honestly, it’s just what I need after a couple of crazy hectic weeks.  By the time you read this, we’re just […]

Faculty Exhibition at EOU’s Nightingale Gallery, exhibit opens January 10, 2025

Faculty Exhibition at EOU’s Nightingale Gallery, exhibit opens January 10, 2025 LA GRANDE, Ore. – A presentation of recent works by Eastern Oregon University’s Art Department faculty will take place Jan. 10 through Feb. 7 in the university’s Nightingale Gallery. The biennial “Faculty Exhibition” provides viewers a glimpse into the artists’ varied studio practices. The […]

Darren Dutto, Ph.D., Named Dean of STMHS at Eastern Oregon University

Darren Dutto, Ph.D., Named Dean of STMHS at Eastern Oregon University LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has named Darren Dutto, Ph.D, as the new Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Health Sciences (STMHS), effective Dec. 2, 2024. Dutto brings many years of experience as a professor and researcher in […]

EOU to Close Campus for Winter Break from December 24 to January 1, 2025

EOU to Close Campus for Winter Break from December 24 to January 1, 2025 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s main campus in La Grande will be closed for winter break from Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024  to Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. During this time, all university buildings and facilities will be closed, and no […]

Eastern Oregon University Secures Over $1.5 Million in Workforce Ready Grants to Advance Technology Training in Rural Oregon

Eastern Oregon University Secures Over $1.5 Million in Workforce Ready Grants to Advance Technology Training in Rural Oregon LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) was recently awarded two Technology Workforce Ready Grants totaling $1,587,976 to strengthen technology-focused workforce development in eastern Oregon. The grants emphasize cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and technical skill-building in […]

Is Avalanche Education Working? Discussion Explores Avalanche Safety and Behavioral Trends

Is Avalanche Education Working? Discussion Explores Avalanche Safety and Behavioral Trends LA GRANDE, Ore. – As winter approaches and more adventurers head into the backcountry, understanding how to stay safe in avalanche-prone terrain is crucial.  “A Public Health Approach to Avalanche Safety Messaging Through Understanding Behaviors after Participation in Avalanche Courses and Risk Management Trends […]

From the President – November 26, 2024

The season of gratitude Dear Campus Community, Recently, in one of my biweekly letters to students, I asked students to share with me their greatest success this term. I had a truly heartwarming response from a single mom who chose EOU to pursue her goals. She had always wanted to go to college, but with […]

Eastern Oregon University Ranked #1 Best for Vets College in Oregon

Eastern Oregon University Ranked #1 Best for Vets College in Oregon LA GRANDE, Ore. – The 2024-25 rankings are in and Military Times has named Eastern Oregon University (EOU) the Best University for Veterans in Oregon. EOU was also recognized as the #3 Best for Vets Colleges in the Northwest and the top 15% of […]

Holiday Sounds and Holiday Cheer Await at The Observer’s 32nd Annual Holiday Music Festival, Eastern Oregon University

Holiday Sounds and Holiday Cheer Await at The Observer’s 32nd Annual Holiday Music Festival, Eastern Oregon University LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Observer’s 32nd Annual Holiday Music Festival at Eastern Oregon University, proudly sponsored by Koza Family Dental Care, is set to enchant audiences on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 […]

EOU Trustees Focus on Enrollment Growth and Retention at Fall Meeting

EOU Trustees Focus on Enrollment Growth and Retention at Fall Meeting LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees focused on enrollment and student support programs, received reports from students, faculty, and staff, and recognized outgoing trustees at its first regular 2024-25 academic year meeting on Wednesday, November 13 and Thursday, November […]

From the President – Gratitude, appreciation, and kindness

From the President – Gratitude, appreciation, and kindness Dear EOU Community, University presidents spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for the future. I recently attended an EOU Leadership Team meeting where we discussed many of the wonderful new or updated student success work we’re undertaking as a result of the Ascent ‘29 […]

Nez Perce Historical Exhibit on Display at Eastern Oregon University

Nez Perce Historical Exhibit on Display at Eastern Oregon University The powerful Nez Perce historical exhibit, funded by a grant from the Oregon State Capitol Foundation, is now on display at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) in the Loso Hall Lobby, before being moved to Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) following the winter break.  The exhibit, […]

Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University to meet Nov. 13

Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University to meet Nov. 13 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m and Thursday, Nov.14, 2024 from 9 a.m. to – Noon. The meeting will take place in the Integrated Services […]

Academic and Student Affairs Committee to meet November 4, 2024

La Grande, Ore – The Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 4 from 8:00-8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom session. The meeting will also be broadcast via the internet, and a recording of the meeting […]

From the President – October 30, 2024

From the President – October 30, 2024 Dear EOU Community, The last few weeks were anxious ones, with me checking our numbers hoping the good news would hold in this strange new era of higher education. And they did! I’m pleased to share with you that our headcount now sits at 2,954, an increase of […]

Eastern Oregon University’s Nightingale Gallery Presents “Plate Tectonics”: An Exhibition by Ceramic Artists Ryan W. Kelly and Peter Morgan, Opening Nov. 8

Eastern Oregon University’s Nightingale Gallery Presents “Plate Tectonics”: An Exhibition by Ceramic Artists Ryan W. Kelly and Peter Morgan, Opening Nov. 8 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Nightingale Gallery welcomes ceramic artists Ryan W. Kelly and Peter Morgan to campus for an exhibition of their work entitled “Plate Tectonics.” The exhibit examines the […]

Enrollment grows at Eastern Oregon University for Fall 2024

Enrollment grows at Eastern Oregon University for Fall 2024 LA GRANDE, Ore. – New student enrollments and retention rates are increasing at Eastern Oregon University (EOU), as the school announces its official fall numbers. With a 2.7% increase in enrollment for Fall 2024, nearly 100 more students are on campus, including a larger group of […]

63 High School Students Visit Eastern Oregon University as Part of Oregon Teacher Pathway Program

63 High School Students Visit Eastern Oregon University as Part of Oregon Teacher Pathway Program LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) welcomed over 60 high school juniors and seniors from across the region as part of the Oregon Teacher Pathway (OTP) program. The students spent the day exploring what it means to pursue […]

Colloquium Title: The Transformational Role of Interdisciplinarity in Human Progress

Colloquium Title: The Transformational Role of Interdisciplinarity in Human Progress LA GRANDE, Ore. –   Eastern Oregon University invites the public to explore how interdisciplinary collaboration drives human progress. On Thursday, November 14 at 4 p.m., join Assistant Professor Dr. John Lundy in Ackerman Hall, room 210, for a colloquium titled, “The Transformational Role of Interdisciplinarity […]