EOU’s New Sustainable Communities Program Prepares Students for Rural Development

EOU’s New Sustainable Communities Program Prepares Students for Rural Development Eastern Oregon University (EOU) introduced its Sustainable Communities (first known as Sustainable Rural Systems) program, starting in the fall of 2020, to prepare students to lead transformative projects in rural Oregon communities. The program arms students with skills in areas of brownfield remediation, economic development, […]

EOU Trustees to meet Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024

EOU Trustees to meet Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, from 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Integrated Services Building, 1607 Gekeler […]

EOU’s Nightingale Gallery presents annual ‘Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition.’

EOU’s Nightingale Gallery presents annual ‘Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition.’ La Grande, Ore. –The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University presents its annual “Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition.” The exhibition runs from Feb. 23 to March 15. There will be an opening reception for the exhibition on Friday, Feb. 23 from […]

EOU is recognized as top 10 most affordable online Early Childhood Education Programs in the U.S.

EOU is recognized as top 10 most affordable online Early Childhood Education Programs in the U.S. LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) proudly announces its inclusion in Forbes magazine’s list of the 10 Most Affordable Universities for Online Early Childhood Education Degrees for 2024. Forbes looked at schools across the nation, utilizing a […]

Eastern Oregon University Colloquium will feature Michael Sell’s photography

Eastern Oregon University Colloquium will feature Michael Sell’s photography LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University professor Michael Sell has returned from a year-long sabbatical, and following a gallery opening at Nightingale Gallery, will present a Colloquium on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sell’s photographic work explores mortality, subcultures, and […]

Eastern Oregon University Announces 2023 Fall Term Dean’s List

Eastern Oregon University Announces 2023 Fall Term Dean’s List LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University named 591 students to the dean’s list for the 2023 fall 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 […]

Inspiring the Next Generation: EOU’s Commitment to Quality Teacher Preparation

Inspiring the Next Generation: EOU’s Commitment to Quality Teacher Preparation LA GRANDE, Ore. – A career in teaching is right around the corner at Eastern Oregon University. Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is pleased to offer a comprehensive undergraduate teacher preparation program in elementary education, designed to provide future educators with the skills and knowledge needed […]

Student Advocacy in Action: EOU Gears Up for Lobby Day on Feb. 8, 2024

Student Advocacy in Action: EOU Gears Up for Lobby Day on Feb. 8, 2024 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is excited to extend an invitation to EOU students to join their classmates on Feb. 8 for University Lobby Day at the Capitol Building in Salem. University Lobby Day is a collaborative program […]

EOU’s Unique Special Education Program Addresses High Demand in Oregon!

EOU’s Unique Special Education Program Addresses High Demand in Oregon! LA GRANDE, Ore. – In response to the high demand for Special Education teachers in Oregon, EOU proudly offers its Special Education Initial Teacher Licensure (SEITL) Undergraduate hybrid program. The hybrid nature of this program addresses the shortage of SPED teachers in Oregon by making […]

EOU presents H2O, fast-paced song & dance show

EOU presents H2O, fast-paced song & dance show LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University and Red Cross Drug presents “The H2O Show”, a fast-paced song and dance show where all of the musical themes are based on water. The EOU Chamber Choir and Music Department will present this event guided by Michelle Benton, a […]

Unlock Your Potential: EOU’s MAT Program – Bridging Classroom Theory with Hands-On Teaching Across Oregon

Unlock Your Potential: EOU’s MAT Program – Bridging Classroom Theory with Hands-On Teaching Across Oregon LA GRANDE, Ore. – EOU’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is ten months (4 terms), beginning in the Summer term and extending through the following Spring term.  The program is a hybrid format. Candidates will attend a residency […]

Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic Announces New Online Teacher Training Program in Literacy Education

Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic Announces New Online Teacher Training Program in Literacy Education LA GRANDE, Ore. – In alignment with Oregon’s Early Literacy Success Initiative, Eastern Oregon University’s Reading Clinic, supported by the Schuberth/Urang Family, is pleased to announce the launch of its new online teacher training program “Building a Strong Foundation in Literacy”. […]

Eastern Oregon University and La Grande High School Collaborations Open Pathways to Student Success

Eastern Oregon University and La Grande High School Collaborations Open Pathways to Student Success LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) and La Grande High School (LHS) are building on a unique and established partnership to create more opportunities for high school students to access college. At the core of this work is the […]

Eastern Oregon University Online Economics Degree program recognized for being in the top 10 nationwide

Eastern Oregon University Online Economics Degree program recognized for being in the top 10 nationwide LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is once again being recognized for its outstanding online economics degree program. In an article on Yahoo Finance, EOU was recognized as having one of the best online economics degree programs for 2024. […]

EOU’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Receives Groundbreaking Tuition Assistance Grant

Dec. 21, 2023 EOU’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Receives Groundbreaking Tuition Assistance Grant LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) received a $787,500 grant from the Oregon Health Authority’s Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative. The grant aims to foster diversity and inclusion within the CMHC program […]

EOU Brings Mental Health Training to Rural Oregon and Beyond

EOU Brings Mental Health Training to Rural Oregon and Beyond LA GRANDE, Ore. – In the wide open landscapes of Oregon, where rural communities grapple with an ongoing scarcity of mental health providers, Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has emerged as a new and innovative partner.  With a mission to address the pressing need for mental […]

EOU Faculty Builds Bridges for La Grande High School Students

Dec. 8, 2023 EOU Faculty Builds Bridges for La Grande High School Students LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is creating a unique opportunity for high school students to connect with EOU faculty.  Faculty Spotlights will be held every Thursday from Jan. 11 through March 7 in the EOU HUB located in La […]

EOU to Close Campus for Winter Break from December 23 to January 1, 2024

Dec. 7, 2023 EOU to Close Campus for Winter Break from December 23 to January 1, 2024 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s main campus in La Grande will be closed for winter break from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1, 2024. During this time, all university buildings and facilities will be closed, and no […]

EOU Receives Education Grant from Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc (GOBHI)

Dec. 6, 2023 EOU Receives Education Grant from Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc (GOBHI) LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is offering a new scholarship opportunity for students interested in studying anthropology/sociology or psychology, made possible through a $100,000 grant from Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (GOBHI). GOBHI is dedicated to supporting health and […]

EOU is ‘Best for Vets’ according to The Military Times

Dec. 5, 2023 EOU is ‘Best for Vets’ according to The Military Times LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University has been recognized by The Military Times as a “Best for Vets” School.  The Military Times annually sends a survey to colleges and universities across the nation asking about their programs for veterans. The survey […]