From the President – April 30, 2025
Dear EOU Community, We’ve had another whirlwind couple of weeks. One of the highlights was the Technical and Regional Universities – TRU – Lobby Day at the Capitol, where EOU students, faculty, staff, and administrators met with legislators to share the financial challenges and amazing opportunities that come with being part of one of our […]
EOU Students and Leaders Rally for Higher Education at State Capitol
EOU Students and Leaders Rally for Higher Education at State Capitol LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University students, faculty, and leadership traveled to the Oregon State Capitol on April 21 to champion higher education in Oregon. Joined by counterparts from Oregon’s other technical and regional universities (TRUs) – Western Oregon University (WOU), Southern Oregon […]
EOU Celebrates Arbor Day 2025 with Campus Tree Planting
EOU Celebrates Arbor Day 2025 with Campus Tree Planting LaGrande, Ore. – In honor of Arbor Day, Eastern Oregon University continued its tradition of campus beautification with a special tree planting event on Friday, April 25. This year’s planting took place around the dormitory areas between North Hall and South Hall, adding a mix of […]
Eastern Oregon University Announces 2025 Winter Term Dean’s List
Eastern Oregon University Announces 2025 Winter Term Dean’s List LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University named 635 students to the dean’s list for the 2024-2025 spring term. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded coursework […]
Eastern Oregon University’s Navigators Club Presents the 35th Annual Island Magic Lu’au and Show
Eastern Oregon University’s Navigators Club Presents the 35th Annual Island Magic Lu’au and Show LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Navigators Club at Eastern Oregon University is proud to announce the return of its signature cultural event: the 35th Annual Island Magic Lu’au and Show, taking place Saturday, May 24, 2025. After a heartwarming comeback last […]
Eastern Oregon University Board Committees to Meet April 30; Public Invited to Attend or View Online
Eastern Oregon University Board Committees to Meet April 30; Public Invited to Attend or View Online LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Committees of the Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will meet on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The Finance & Administration Committee will meet from 9 am to 11:30 a.m. The Governance Committee will […]
EOU Contributes More Than 19,000 Pounds of Food to Annual State Drive
EOU Contributes More Than 19,000 Pounds of Food to Annual State Drive LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s participation in the state of Oregon’s annual Employee Food Drive has been counted and weighed. EOU has been a long-standing partner in the initiative and has been active for more than four decades. Traditionally, contributions have […]
EOU President Kelly Ryan to Join National Panel on Workforce Development and the Role of Regional Universities LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University President Kelly Ryan will join a panel of higher education leaders for a national virtual forum hosted by Ian Wilhelm, Deputy Managing Editor for The Chronicle of Higher Education, on Tuesday, […]
From the President – April 16, 2025
From the President – April 16, 2025 Dear EOU Community, EOU was abuzz with activity the last two weeks. We’ve hosted the Oregon Joint Ways and Means Committee. The “Rally in Our Valley” brought our university together in support of funding for higher education. Our Board of Trustees’ committees met. We had a rousing rock-paper-scissors […]
Eastern Oregon University to Host Ribbon Cutting Celebration Honoring the Completion of the Grand Staircase and Inlow Hall Renovation LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University invites campus and community members to attend a celebratory Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, May 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the newly completed Grand Staircase. This special […]
Eastern Oregon University’s Center for Strategic Equity Initiatives Announces 14th Annual CEAD Conference LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Center for Strategic Equity Initiatives is pleased to announce the 14th annual Celebrate, Educate, Appreciate Diversity (CEAD) Conference, scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gilbert Center on […]
EOU recognized as Military Friendly School
EOU recognized as Military Friendly School LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University has once again been recognized as a Military Friendly® School. The 2025-26 designation sets EOU apart and identifies the university as an ideal fit for potential military and veteran students. “I feel when a student comes here and makes contact they get […]
Eastern Oregon University to host Oregon’s Joint Ways & Means Committee Budget Hearing April 11
Eastern Oregon University to host Oregon’s Joint Ways & Means Committee Budget Hearing April 11 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) will host the Oregon legislature’s Joint Ways & Means Roadshow Hearing on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., offering community members a rare opportunity to speak directly to […]
Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic Receives Over $250,000 in Grants to Support Literacy Initiatives LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Reading Clinic at Eastern Oregon University received three significant grants totaling $250,220 from the Wildhorse Foundation, Ford Family Foundation, and Meyer Memorial Trust. These funds will help sustain and expand the clinic’s critical literacy programs, providing […]
Eastern Oregon University to host Oregon’s Joint Ways & Means Committee Budget Hearing April 11
Eastern Oregon University to host Oregon’s Joint Ways & Means Committee Budget Hearing April 11 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) will host the Oregon legislature’s Joint Ways & Means Roadshow Hearing on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., offering community members a rare opportunity to speak directly to […]
From the President – April 2, 2025
From the President – April 2, 2025 I hope many of you had a peaceful break. My calendar slowed a bit, and it was great to catch up and have some time for fun. I know many of you worked over the break prepping for classes, getting students registered, working on our facilities, coaching, budgeting, […]
Unlock Your Musical Potential: Community Fazioli Piano Day at EOU
Unlock Your Musical Potential: Community Fazioli Piano Day at EOU LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Music Department, in collaboration with faculty members Mio Aoike and Peter Wordelman, is reaching out to announce Community Fazioli Piano Day, April 12, 2025. This event invites individuals from the community to showcase their musical talent […]
