EOU’s Historic Building Set for Year-long Renovation

EOU’s Historic Building Set for Year-long Renovation June 1, 2023 – Eastern Oregon University’s Inlow Hall Phase II renovation, slated to begin July 1, aims to bring much-needed updates to the University’s original building. The project will bring the building’s seismic resilience up to code, provide new heating, ventilation and air conditioning throughout the facility, […]

EOU search consultant visits campus

EOU search consultant visits campus Jan. 10, 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is taking the next steps in the search process for a new president with the development of a leadership profile.  On Monday, January 9 and Tuesday, Jan. 10, Dr. Dick Merriman with Summit Search Solutions will be on campus in […]

EOU board of trustees calls special meeting

EOU board of trustees calls special meeting Sept. 20, 2022 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s board of trustees will host a special board meeting on Monday, September 26, from noon to 1 p.m. to discuss and take action on a resolution describing the search process for EOU’s next president. The meeting will be […]

Teach Rural Oregon, a hub for rural education

Aug. 30, 2022 Teach Rural Oregon, a Hub for Rural Education LA GRANDE, Ore. –With an understanding of the importance teachers have not only to the community but to the world as well, Eastern Oregon University’s Teach Rural Oregon (TRO) Project is dedicated to helping the teachers of today and tomorrow grow for a better […]

Eastern Promise is now Early College Initiatives

Eastern Promise is now Early College Initiatives July 29, 2022 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Eastern Promise program is changing to Early College Initiatives (ECI). The decade-old dual credit and professional development program will be stepping into the future to change more than just its name though.  With an eye for new avenues […]

EOU Board of Trustees name interim co-presidents

EOU Board of Trustees name interim co-presidents LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees convened via Zoom for a special session Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.  The board began discussions of interim leadership at their retreat earlier this month. During its special session, the board held a lengthy review about its options […]

2022 Board retreat summary

Board of Trustees postpones naming an interim president LA GRANDE, Aug. 9, 2022. – Eastern Oregon University’s board of trustees held its annual retreat in Boardman, Oregon on Aug. 8 and 9. The board convened at the Sage Center, located at the Port of Morrow, where they met with local leaders and discussed important changes […]

EOU Board of Trustees to hold annual retreat in Boardman

EOU Board of Trustees to hold annual retreat in Boardman July 20, 2022 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s board of trustees will hold their 2022 annual retreat in Boardman, Oregon. The meetings planned for Aug. 8-9 will include engagement with area and regional business leaders, local representatives and regional stakeholders to discuss EOU’s […]

EOU MFA Program in Creative Writing to launch a La Grande Lit Week, July 17-23

EOU MFA Program in Creative Writing to launch a La Grande Lit Week, July 17-23 July 29, 2022, LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s MFA Program in Creative Writing is set to inaugurate a La Grande Lit Week from July 17 to 23, offering a week of free literary readings, conversations and music in […]

EOU Board approves contract to advance equity initiative with EAB Global, Inc.

EOU Board approves contract to advance equity initiative with EAB Global, Inc. June 27, 2022, LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees convened via Zoom for a special meeting on Monday, June 27. Following discussion the board authorized President Insko to enter into a contract with educational consulting firm EAB Global, […]

Special Board of Trustees meeting

Special Board of Trustees meeting June 23, 2022 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom on Monday, June 27 for a special meeting. The board will discuss whether to enter into a contract with EAB Global, Inc., an educational consulting firm. As the contract would exceed $1 […]

EOU and AAP reach tentative contract agreement

EOU and AAP reach tentative contract agreement June 10, 2022 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University and the Associated Academic Professionals Union, which represents EOU’s library and teaching faculty, have reached a tentative agreement to a new four-year contract.  During the June 8 bargaining session, EOU and AAP reached common ground on salary, healthcare […]

EOU Commencement 2022

EOU Commencement 2022 Eastern Oregon University will hold its 92nd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 11, 2022, in the Community Stadium on the La Grande campus, One University Blvd, 97850. The main Commencement Ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m.  The university anticipates awarding up to 675 degrees and certificates this academic year with over 328 students […]

Dr. Rae Ette Newman named interim dean of the College of Education

Dr. Rae Ette Newman named interim dean of the College of Education Eastern Oregon University has named Dr. Rae Ette Newman as interim dean of the College of Education. Dr. Matt Seimears appointed Newman as interim dean after assuming his new role as interim provost. She will officially assume her new role on July 1.  […]

May 18-19 board meeting agenda announced

May 18-19 board meeting agenda announced The Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees will meet on campus on May 18 and 19 for its final meeting of the academic year. The board will vote on tuition and fees, room and board rates, and the preliminary operating budget for 2023. The board will consider approving the […]

Seimears named Interim Provost at EOU

Seimears named Interim Provost at EOU Eastern Oregon University has announced its interim provost following an internal search that included interviews, forums and feedback.  EOU President Tom Insko named Matt Seimears as Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Seimears, who has served as Dean of the College of Education at EOU since […]

Vice president of the Portland branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco to speak at Eastern Oregon University

Vice president of the Portland branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco to speak at Eastern Oregon University The College of Business’ Center of Economic Information is pleased to welcome guest speaker Ian Galloway, Vice President and Regional Executive of the Portland branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, on April […]