EOU Alumni Association Hosts “Timbers Takeover” Event in Portland

EOU Alumni Association Hosts “Timbers Takeover” Event in Portland

Posted on June 23, 2025

EOU Alumni Association Hosts “Timbers Takeover” Event in Portland LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Alumni Association invites all Mountaineers and friends to experience the excitement of professional soccer at the EOU Alumni Association Timbers Takeover, taking place Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Providence Park in Portland. Come together with fellow EOU graduates, friends, […]


Celebrate EOU’s Commencement on June 14, 2025

Celebrate EOU’s Commencement on June 14, 2025

Posted on June 4, 2025

Celebrate EOU’s Commencement on June 14, 2025 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University will hold its Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 14, 2025, starting at  9:30 a.m. in Community Stadium on the La Grande campus. The main commencement ceremony will be held on the green. Guests are encouraged to come prepared for all types […]


GO STEM Names Elaine Swanson as AI and Technology Educator to Lead Rural Workforce Initiatives

GO STEM Names Elaine Swanson as AI and Technology Educator to Lead Rural Workforce Initiatives

Posted on May 28, 2025

GO STEM Names Elaine Swanson as AI and Technology Educator to Lead Rural Workforce Initiatives LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University and the Greater Oregon STEM Hub (GO STEM) are proud to announce the appointment of Elaine Swanson as the region’s new Technology Workforce Exploration Educator. In this Future Ready Oregon-funded role, Swanson will […]


EOU names online student Tyson Johnson as 2025 presidential scholar

EOU names online student Tyson Johnson as 2025 presidential scholar

Posted on May 15, 2025

EOU names online student Tyson Johnson as 2025 presidential scholar LA GRANDE, Ore. – Tyson Johnson, an English and writing student from Draper, Utah, has been named Eastern Oregon University’s 2025 Presidential Scholar. Johnson will deliver the student address at commencement in La Grande this spring. At 32, Johnson is a part-time student, freelance writer, […]


Eastern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees to Meet

Eastern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees to Meet

Posted on May 14, 2025

Eastern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees to Meet LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will meet on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon. The meeting will take place in Inlow Hall on the campus of […]


EOU Students Shine in Annual Art Show

EOU Students Shine in Annual Art Show

Posted on May 1, 2025

EOU Students Shine in Annual Art Show LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University will close out our 2024-25 exhibition season with our annual celebration of student artists. The annual All-Campus Juried Student Exhibition will run May 16 through June 13.  There will be an opening reception Friday, May 16, 5 […]


EOU Students and Leaders Rally for Higher Education at State Capitol

EOU Students and Leaders Rally for Higher Education at State Capitol

Posted on April 29, 2025

EOU Students and Leaders Rally for Higher Education at State Capitol LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University students, faculty, and leadership traveled to the Oregon State Capitol on April 21 to champion higher education in Oregon.  Joined by counterparts from Oregon’s other technical and regional universities (TRUs) – Western Oregon University (WOU), Southern Oregon […]


Eastern Oregon University Announces 2025 Winter Term Dean’s List

Eastern Oregon University Announces 2025 Winter Term Dean’s List

Posted on April 23, 2025

Eastern Oregon University Announces 2025 Winter Term Dean’s List LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University named 635 students to the dean’s list for the 2024-2025  spring 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 […]


Eastern Oregon University Board Committees to Meet April 30; Public Invited to Attend or View Online

Eastern Oregon University Board Committees to Meet April 30; Public Invited to Attend or View Online

Posted on April 23, 2025

Eastern Oregon University Board Committees to Meet April 30; Public Invited to Attend or View Online LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Committees of the Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will meet on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.  The Finance & Administration Committee will meet from 9 am to 11:30 a.m. The Governance Committee will […]


EOU President Kelly Ryan to Join National Panel on Workforce Development and the Role of Regional Universities

EOU President Kelly Ryan to Join National Panel on Workforce Development and the Role of Regional Universities

Posted on April 17, 2025

EOU President Kelly Ryan to Join National Panel on Workforce Development and the Role of Regional Universities LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University President Kelly Ryan will join a panel of higher education leaders for a national virtual forum hosted by Ian Wilhelm, Deputy Managing Editor for The Chronicle of Higher Education, on Tuesday, […]


Eastern Oregon University to Host Ribbon Cutting Celebration Honoring the Completion of the Grand Staircase and Inlow Hall Renovation

Eastern Oregon University to Host Ribbon Cutting Celebration Honoring the Completion of the Grand Staircase and Inlow Hall Renovation

Posted on April 15, 2025

Eastern Oregon University to Host Ribbon Cutting Celebration Honoring the Completion of the Grand Staircase and Inlow Hall Renovation LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University invites campus and community members to attend a celebratory Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, May 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the newly completed Grand Staircase. This special […]


Eastern Oregon University’s Center for Strategic Equity Initiatives Announces 14th Annual CEAD Conference

Eastern Oregon University’s Center for Strategic Equity Initiatives Announces 14th Annual CEAD Conference

Posted on April 14, 2025

Eastern Oregon University’s Center for Strategic Equity Initiatives Announces 14th Annual CEAD Conference LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Center for Strategic Equity Initiatives is pleased to announce the 14th annual Celebrate, Educate, Appreciate Diversity (CEAD) Conference, scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gilbert Center on […]


EOU recognized as Military Friendly School

EOU recognized as Military Friendly School

Posted on April 11, 2025

EOU recognized as Military Friendly School LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University has once again been recognized as a Military Friendly® School. The 2025-26 designation sets EOU apart and identifies the university as an ideal fit for potential military and veteran students.  “I feel when a student comes here and makes contact they get […]


Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic Receives Over $250,000 in Grants to Support Literacy Initiatives

Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic Receives Over $250,000 in Grants to Support Literacy Initiatives

Posted on April 8, 2025

Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic Receives Over $250,000 in Grants to Support Literacy Initiatives LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Reading Clinic at Eastern Oregon University received three significant grants totaling $250,220 from the Wildhorse Foundation, Ford Family Foundation, and Meyer Memorial Trust. These funds will help sustain and expand the clinic’s critical literacy programs, providing […]


Unlock Your Musical Potential: Community Fazioli Piano Day at EOU

Unlock Your Musical Potential: Community Fazioli Piano Day at EOU

Posted on April 1, 2025

Unlock Your Musical Potential: Community Fazioli Piano Day at EOU LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Music Department, in collaboration with faculty members Mio Aoike and Peter Wordelman, is reaching out to announce Community Fazioli Piano Day, April 12, 2025. This event invites individuals from the community to showcase their musical talent […]


EOU to Host 8th Annual Pacific Inland Mathematics Undergraduate Conference

EOU to Host 8th Annual Pacific Inland Mathematics Undergraduate Conference

Posted on March 31, 2025

EOU to Host 8th Annual Pacific Inland Mathematics Undergraduate Conference LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is pleased to host the 8th annual Pacific Inland Mathematics Undergraduate Conference (PiMUC) on April 5.   The conference provides a venue for budding mathematicians throughout the Inland Pacific Northwest to discuss their findings in Theoretical Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, […]


Eastern Oregon University Announces Upcoming Comprehensive Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness

Eastern Oregon University Announces Upcoming Comprehensive Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness

Posted on March 30, 2025

Eastern Oregon University Announces Upcoming Comprehensive Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is preparing for its upcoming Comprehensive Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness, scheduled for Oct. 27 – 29, 2025, as part of its accreditation process with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). EOU has been continuously accredited […]


Eastern Oregon University Shotgun Sports Secures Victory in West Coast Championship

Eastern Oregon University Shotgun Sports Secures Victory in West Coast Championship

Posted on March 6, 2025

Eastern Oregon University Shotgun Sports Secures Victory in West Coast Championship LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Shotgun Sports Team secured a major victory at the West Coast Championship in Las Vegas, earning multiple team and individual titles. The Mountaineers competed against 11 universities, including Arizona State, Colorado State, and Boise State, ultimately bringing […]


EOU to Host First Hispanic Film Festival in April

EOU to Host First Hispanic Film Festival in April

Posted on February 28, 2025

EOU Hosts Inaugural Hispanic Film Festival in April 2025 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Spanish Department at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is proud to host its first Hispanic Film Festival throughout April 2025, bringing a series of powerful films that explore themes of identity, resilience, and cultural heritage. Through a PRAGDA grant and the support […]


Eastern Oregon Social Science Journal (Volume V) Receives Awards from the American Scholastic Press Association

Eastern Oregon Social Science Journal (Volume V) Receives Awards from the American Scholastic Press Association

Posted on February 28, 2025

Eastern Oregon Social Science Journal (Volume V) Receives Awards from the American Scholastic Press Association LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Eastern Oregon Social Science Journal has achieved top honors on the national stage, earning First Place with Special Merit and Most Outstanding Departmental Journal from the American Scholastic Press Association. The prestigious awards […]