Vice President of Student Affairs Lacy Karpilo to leave EOU

Vice President of Student Affairs Lacy Karpilo to leave EOU

Posted on May 4, 2023

May 4, 2023 Vice President of Student Affairs Lacy Karpilo to leave EOU LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University announced today that Dr. Lacy Karpilo, Vice President for Student Affairs, is leaving the school, effective May 31.  Dr. Karpilo has been named Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Colorado College, a […]


International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) and American students: the importance of intercultural competence in Higher Education

International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) and American students: the importance of intercultural competence in Higher Education

Posted on May 2, 2023

May 2, 2023 International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) and American students: the importance of intercultural competence in Higher Education LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s May Colloquium will showcase the work of Dr. Sandra Nava Nieto as she presents her research on the importance of intercultural competence in Higher Education. Dr. Nava Nieto’s presentation will […]


The Nightingale Gallery presents the second senior capstone exhibition, “Gradience”

The Nightingale Gallery presents the second senior capstone exhibition, “Gradience”

Posted on April 21, 2023

April 21, 2023 The Nightingale Gallery presents the second senior capstone exhibition, “Gradience” LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery presents “Gradience”, the senior capstone exhibition of Gretchen Litzlbeck, Alexis Lowe, and Erin Monagle. “Gradience” is an exploration of the artists’ practices concerning change and how it shapes perception.  The exhibit opens on Friday, April […]


EOU collaborates with EO Media Group to host Rural Journalism Conference

EOU collaborates with EO Media Group to host Rural Journalism Conference

Posted on April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023 EOU collaborates with EO Media Group to host Rural Journalism Conference LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) will be holding a Rural Journalism conference in partnership with Eastern Oregon Media Group on Friday, April 21. The conference will include panel discussions along with in-person and virtual discussions from distinguished journalists […]


EOU’s trapshooting team finishes 4th in National Championship, 5-year-old club tops teams with 50-year history

EOU’s trapshooting team finishes 4th in National Championship, 5-year-old club tops teams with 50-year history

Posted on April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023 EOU’s trapshooting team finishes 4th in National Championship, 5-year-old club tops teams with 50-year history LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s trapshooting team traveled to San Antonio, Texas to compete in the ACUI / SCTP National Championship where they finished 4th in their Division, placed 2nd in Trap Doubles, and 3rd […]


Board of Trustees set to meet Feb. 15 and 16

Board of Trustees set to meet Feb. 15 and 16

Posted on February 10, 2023

Board of Trustees set to meet Feb. 15 and 16 Feb. 10, 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will host a Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 12:45 p.m. to  5:05 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The meeting will take place […]


Future Business Leaders of America flock to EOU for skills conference

Future Business Leaders of America flock to EOU for skills conference

Posted on February 6, 2023

Future Business Leaders of America flock to EOU for skills conference Feb. 6, 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Well over 200 area middle and high school students flocked to Eastern Oregon University to participate in the Future Business Leaders of America Blue Mountain Region Skills Conference on Thursday, Feb. 2. An estimated 247 young people […]


The Oregon Teacher Pathway™ Grow Your Own Teacher Program: A Two-Year Study of Program Alumni

The Oregon Teacher Pathway™ Grow Your Own Teacher Program: A Two-Year Study of Program Alumni

Posted on January 31, 2023

The Oregon Teacher Pathway™ Grow Your Own Teacher Program: A Two-Year Study of Program Alumni Jan. 31, 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s February Colloquium will be showcasing the research work of Dr. Karyn Gomez and Tawnya Lubbes as they discuss their findings of a two-year qualitative case study that investigated participant experiences […]


Phi Theta Kappa recognizes EOU with honor roll status

Phi Theta Kappa recognizes EOU with honor roll status

Posted on January 25, 2023

Jan. 25, 2023 Phi Theta Kappa recognizes EOU with honor roll status LA GRANDE, Ore. – For the third year in a row Eastern Oregon University (EOU)  is honored to be selected to the PTK Honor Roll.  Eastern Oregon University, one of the nation’s top transfer-friendly institutions, was recognized by PTK for “excellence in the […]


January 25 special board meeting agenda announced

January 25 special board meeting agenda announced

Posted on January 23, 2023

Jan. 23, 2023 January 25 special board meeting agenda announced LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. for a special meeting on the EOU Presidential Search. The meeting will take place in the Dixie Lund Board Room, Inlow Hall room […]


Collaboration brings Native American exhibit to Quinn Coliseum at Eastern Oregon University

Collaboration brings Native American exhibit to Quinn Coliseum at Eastern Oregon University

Posted on January 20, 2023

Collaboration brings Native American exhibit to Quinn Coliseum at Eastern Oregon University LA GRANDE, Ore. – A collaboration between Eastern Oregon University (EOU) and the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture has brought a “Native Sport” exhibit to Quinn Coliseum on January 17.  The “Native Sport” exhibit will focus on Native American athletes and will […]


Applications of data analytics in heat flow in natural systems: an example from the Yellowstone National Park

Applications of data analytics in heat flow in natural systems: an example from the Yellowstone National Park

Posted on December 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022 Applications of data analytics in heat flow in natural systems: an example from the Yellowstone National Park LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s third Colloquium of the academic year will feature the work of EK Esawi as he discusses the role of data analytics in the thermal modeling of the Yellowstone […]


“Bewildered” exhibition coming to Nightingale Gallery

“Bewildered” exhibition coming to Nightingale Gallery

Posted on December 8, 2022

Dec. 8, 2022 “Bewildered” exhibition coming to Nightingale Gallery LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Nightingale Gallery presents “Bewildered” a group exhibit featuring the work of northwest artists M. Acuff, Renee Couture and Carolyn Hopkins. The three artists explore issues associated with their deep relationship with the land and their bewilderment at being enmeshed […]


GO STEM utilizes $587,000 grant to expand computer science education across Eastern Oregon

GO STEM utilizes $587,000 grant to expand computer science education across Eastern Oregon

Posted on November 29, 2022

Nov. 29, 2022 GO STEM utilizes $587,000 grant to expand computer science education across Eastern Oregon LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Greater Oregon STEM (GO STEM) Hub is helping break barriers and providing support to give students across Eastern Oregon direct access to engaging computer science education tools and professional development. The Oregon […]


Reach the Peak award gives students support to finish their degree

Reach the Peak award gives students support to finish their degree

Posted on November 29, 2022

Nov. 29, 2022 Reach the Peak award gives students support to finish their degree LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Reach the Peak program offers returning students the opportunity to finish their degree while providing them with the support they need for success.  Tara Cree is one of the many students that has been […]


A Public Health Approach to Avalanche Education

A Public Health Approach to Avalanche Education

Posted on November 18, 2022

Nov. 18, 2022 A Public Health Approach to Avalanche Education LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s second Colloquium of the year will be showcasing the work of Kelly Rice-McNeil as she opens the discussion on a public health-oriented approach to avalanche education and how it could be used to learn from the recent program […]


EOU embraces National Giving Tuesday to support student programs across campus

EOU embraces National Giving Tuesday to support student programs across campus

Posted on November 15, 2022

Nov. 15, 2022 EOU embraces National Giving Tuesday to support student programs across campus LA GRANDE, Ore. – The EOU Foundation is planning for another successful Giving Tuesday campaign, starting with early promotional efforts and culminating into an organic campaign, coinciding with the national Giving Tuesday platform.  The national nonprofit organization, GivingTuesday, created the concept […]


“Honey Eyed” exhibit coming to Nightingale Gallery

“Honey Eyed” exhibit coming to Nightingale Gallery

Posted on September 23, 2022

Sept. 23, 2022 “Honey Eyed” exhibit coming to Nightingale Gallery LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Nightingale Gallery welcomes the new fall term with an exhibition by Portland artist Leslie Vigeant. Vigeant’s “Honey Eyed” is a multi-part installation, part tragedy and part comedy. The visual notes of her installation pokes holes in the societally-assumed […]


Eastern Promise is now Early College Initiatives

Eastern Promise is now Early College Initiatives

Posted on August 29, 2022

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

Posted on August 19, 2022

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 […]