Eastern Oregon University: Where Success is More Than Just Talk – Realizing Career Aspirations

Eastern Oregon University: Where Success is More Than Just Talk – Realizing Career Aspirations LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) doesn’t just talk about student and career success; it’s deeply ingrained in the institution’s mission. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, an adult returning to education, or an online learner, EOU is […]

Eastern Oregon University Earns Top Honors; Paving the Way for Excellence in Higher Education

Nov. 1, 2023 Eastern Oregon University Earns Top Honors; Paving the Way for Excellence in Higher Education LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is pleased to announce its inclusion in yet another prestigious list of institutions assessed for the year 2024. The recognition by Intelligent.com, a resource for program rankings and higher education […]

Colloquium: Education in Finland, The Happiest Country in the World

Education in Finland, The Happiest Country in the World LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is pleased to announce an exciting academic endeavor that took place during the fall of 2022. Driven by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of teacher preparation programs and fostering cultural responsiveness, an EOU faculty member Dr. […]

Eastern Oregon University unveils fresh take on ‘Dracula’ for 2023-24 theatrical season

Oct. 24, 2023 Eastern Oregon University unveils fresh take on ‘Dracula’ for 2023-24 theatrical season LA GRANDE, Ore. – The upcoming theatrical production at Eastern Oregon University (EOU), scheduled for the 2023-24 school year, is set to captivate audiences with a fresh take on Bram Stoker’s timeless classic, “Dracula.” In a recent interview with director, […]

EOU Writing Center opens doors in Cook Memorial Library’s “The Studio” space

Oct. 19, 2023 EOU Writing Center opens doors in Cook Memorial Library’s “The Studio” space LA GRANDE, Ore. – The EOU Community Writing Center opened its doors on Monday, Oct. 2, for the community and students to help foster a culture of strong writing support.  Open during the fall term, with plans to continue serving […]

Oregon Rural Teacher Corps at EOU names next cohort

Oct. 18, 2023 Oregon Rural Teacher Corps at EOU names next cohort LA GRANDE, Ore. – Teach Rural Oregon and the Eastern Oregon University College of Education are pleased to announce the selection of the second class of the Oregon Rural Teacher Corps (ORTC). ORTC originated as part of a catalyst grant partnership with the […]

EOU’s Summer Bridge Scholars Shine at Community Writing Conference in Denver

Oct. 18, 2023 EOU’s Summer Bridge Scholars Shine at Community Writing Conference in Denver LA GRANDE, Ore. – Ten current and former EOU Summer Bridge students, mentors, faculty, and staff traveled together to Denver last week to present their collaborative talk “Making Place: Imagining a Culturally-Sustaining, Community-Engaged Summer Bridge Program in Rural Oregon” at the […]

Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic Offers Affordable and Accessible Online Teacher Training Program to Improve Early Literacy Success in Oregon Schools

Oct. 11, 2023 Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic Offers Affordable and Accessible Online Teacher Training Program to Improve Early Literacy Success in Oregon Schools LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is excited to announce the launch of “Building a Strong Foundation in Literacy,” a new online training program for inservice teachers. This program […]

EOU remains the most affordable university education in Oregon

Oct. 10, 2023 EOU remains the most affordable university education in Oregon LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU), remains the most affordable university in Oregon according to Research.com, Best Value Colleges in Oregon. Every year, Research.com, a top academic platform, rates American colleges based on how affordable they are, the quality of education […]

Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies, Colloquium by EOU’s John Lundy

Oct. 9, 2023 Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies, Colloquium by EOU’s John Lundy LA GRANDE, Ore. – This year’s first Eastern Oregon University Colloquium will be presented by John Lundy, titled “Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies.” The presentation will take place on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m. in Ackerman Hall, room 210. Lundy is an Assistant […]

Empowering EOU students and the community: Scholarships can make the difference

Oct. 4, 2023 Empowering EOU students and the community: Scholarships can make the difference LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Foundation Scholarship Application window has opened. Applications for students to apply for scholarships opened on Oct. 1. The scholarship application will remain open until February 1, 2024.  Students can fill out one […]

Oregon Rural Teacher Corps at EOU names next cohort

Oregon Rural Teacher Corps at EOU names next cohort Teach Rural Oregon and the Eastern Oregon University College of Education are pleased to announce the selection of the second class of the Oregon Rural Teacher Corps (ORTC). ORTC originated as part of a catalyst grant partnership with the Rural Schools Collaborative in order to provide […]

OMSI promotes science education and engagement with students throughout Eastern Oregon

Sept. 13, 2023 OMSI promotes science education and engagement with students throughout Eastern Oregon LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon is about to get a blast of science education. The Oregon Museum of of Science and Industry (OMSI) has created a position for a traveling science enthusiast that will bring science education to even the […]

Credit for Prior Learning saves student over $4,000

Sept. 7, 2023 Credit for Prior Learning saves student over $4,000 LA GRANDE, Ore. – La Grande resident Keith Walker is a lifelong learner, but never formalized his education with a degree. Encouraged by his spouse to finally earn that degree, Walker is using Eastern Oregon University’s Credit for Prior Learning to get a jump […]

EOU alumna becomes emerging filmmaker, plans to tell Indigenous stories

EOU alumna becomes emerging filmmaker, plans to tell Indigenous stories An Indigenous EOU alumna and emerging filmmaker is the recipient of a grant from Oregon Film.  Daisy Sue Minthorn is a Cayuse/Palouse, an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation of Washington, and a lifelong resident of Pendleton. She is also a graduate of Eastern Oregon […]

GO STEM’s Eastern Oregon Mobile Maker Lab outreach continues to grow, plans to visit 7 Eastern counties

GO STEM’s Eastern Oregon Mobile Maker Lab outreach continues to grow, has 7-month plan to visit Eastern counties LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Greater Oregon STEM Hub (GO STEM), and their Mobile Maker Lab are seeing their Eastern Oregon outreach and engagement grow following a launch earlier this year.   “We are encouraging young people to […]

EOU faculty member appointed to Governor’s council, leading the charge to improve reading results in Oregon

EOU faculty appointed to Governor’s council, leading the charge to improve reading in Oregon LA GRANDE, Ore. –  Sixty percent of Oregon’s school children are not reading at a fourth-grade level. Eastern Oregon University’s Associate Professor of Education Ronda Fritz wants that to change and has been appointed by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek to the […]

Credit for Prior Learning saves students time and money

Credit for Prior Learning saves students time and resources LA GRANDE, Ore. – Designed for learners who already have life experience or have taken college courses prior to enrolling at a university Credit for Prior Learning honors and values your experiences.  At Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)  is a powerful tool […]

EOU Board of Trustees to hold annual retreat in John Day

EOU Board of Trustees to hold the annual retreat in John Day LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees will hold its 2023 annual retreat in John Day, Oregon, on Mon. Aug. 7, and Tues., Aug. 8.   On the first day of the retreat, the board will meet with local leaders to […]

Celebrate EOU’s 93rd Commencement on June 17, 2023

Celebrate EOU’s 93rd Commencement on June 17, 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University will hold its 93rd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Stadium on the La Grande campus. The main commencement ceremony will be held on the green for the first time since the turf […]