EOU’s Historic Building Set for Year-long Renovation

EOU’s Historic Building Set for Year-long Renovation

Posted on June 1, 2023

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, […]


Board of Trustees name Dr. Kelly A. Ryan President of EOU

Board of Trustees name Dr. Kelly A. Ryan President of EOU

Posted on May 9, 2023

Board of Trustees name Dr. Kelly A. Ryan President of EOU LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Dr. Kelly A. Ryan as the University’s 13th President on Tuesday, May 9. Ryan will officially begin her duties on July 1.  Ryan succeeds Tom Insko, and Interim Co-Presidents Richard […]


EOU Board holds special meeting May 9 to name President

EOU Board holds special meeting May 9 to name President

Posted on May 5, 2023

EOU Board holds special meeting May 9 to name President LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will host a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 9, from 3:30-4 p.m. to appoint Eastern Oregon University’s next President.  This meeting will take place in the Dixie Lund Board Room, Inlow Hall, […]


2023 Spring Events happening at EOU, Spring Symposium, Blue and Gold, and more

2023 Spring Events happening at EOU, Spring Symposium, Blue and Gold, and more

Posted on May 3, 2023

2023 Spring Events happening at EOU, Spring Symposium, Blue and Gold, and more LA GRANDE, Ore. – It’s spring at Eastern Oregon University, and a range of arts, athletics, and scholarly events are scheduled on campus. Mark your calendar for Spring Symposium, Blue and Gold Weekend, “The Tempest”, and more. A full list is also […]


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 […]


Eastern to host presidential candidate Rodney Scott Hanley, Ph.D. April 27-28, 2023

Eastern to host presidential candidate Rodney Scott Hanley, Ph.D. April 27-28, 2023

Posted on April 25, 2023

Eastern to host presidential candidate Rodney Scott Hanley, Ph.D. April 27-28, 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University welcomes presidential candidate Rodney Scott Hanley, Ph.D., on Thursday, April 27 and Friday, April 28. Hanley will spend a day and a half in La Grande meeting with EOU students, faculty and staff, interacting with business […]


Eastern to host presidential candidate Kelly A. Ryan, Ph.D. April 24-25, 2023

Eastern to host presidential candidate Kelly A. Ryan, Ph.D. April 24-25, 2023

Posted on April 21, 2023

Eastern to host presidential candidate Kelly A. Ryan, Ph.D. April 24-25, 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University welcomes presidential candidate Kelly A Ryan, Ph.D. on Monday, April 24 and Tuesday, April 25. Ryan will spend a day and a half in La Grande meeting with EOU students, faculty, and staff, interacting with business […]


Eastern to host presidential candidate Thom D. Chesney, Ph.D. April 20-21, 2023

Eastern to host presidential candidate Thom D. Chesney, Ph.D. April 20-21, 2023

Posted on April 18, 2023

Eastern to host presidential candidate Thom D. Chesney, Ph.D. April 20-21, 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University welcomes presidential candidate Thom D. Chesney, Ph.D. on Thursday, April 20 and Friday, April 21. Chesney will spend a day and a half in La Grande meeting with EOU students, faculty, and staff, interacting with business […]


EOU Presidential candidates to visit campus in April

EOU Presidential candidates to visit campus in April

Posted on April 14, 2023

EOU Presidential candidates to visit campus in April LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s presidential search process is nearing completion with three finalists making separate campus visits before the end of April. The university will host each candidate in La Grande on April 20-21, 24-25, and 27-28 respectively. During their day-and-a-half visits, the finalists […]


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 […]


Hoke Union Building Hours Change, Effective March 17

Hoke Union Building Hours Change, Effective March 17

Posted on March 15, 2023

Hoke Union Building Hours Change, Effective March 17 Following an increase in individuals unaffiliated with EOU accessing Hoke Union Building (Hoke) and an incident in the facility last weekend, EOU is updating access times for Hoke and requiring EOU ID card access after regular business hours. Changes to the building access hours will continue to […]


EOU collaboration confronts difficult topics in ‘Next to Normal’ theater production

EOU collaboration confronts difficult topics in ‘Next to Normal’ theater production

Posted on March 2, 2023

EOU collaboration confronts difficult topics in ‘Next to Normal’ theater production LA GRANDE, Ore. – A collaboration between Eastern Oregon University alumni and current students guarantees the show will go on. Opening on March 3, the play “Next to Normal” will take the stage with parts divided between current students and alumni. “Next to Normal” […]


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 […]


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 […]


EOU Field House opens to public April 3

EOU Field House opens to public April 3

Posted on January 13, 2023

Jan. 13, 2023 EOU Field House opens to public April 3 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Fieldhouse will open to the general public on April 3. On Monday, January 9, 2023, EOU opened the EOU Fieldhouse under “soft opening” conditions. A soft opening means that the Fieldhouse will be limited to use […]


EOU search consultant visits campus

EOU search consultant visits campus

Posted on January 9, 2023

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 […]


Search for EOU’s next president begins

Search for EOU’s next president begins

Posted on December 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022 Search for EOU’s next president begins LA GRANDE, Ore. – The search for Eastern Oregon University’s next president took its next step last Thursday when the 22-member Presidential Search Committee held its first meeting.  The committee, made up of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members, is chaired by retired trustee and […]


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 […]