EOU Hosts Public Reception for President-select

EOU Hosts Public Reception for President-select LA GRANDE, Ore. – The public will have an opportunity to meet Eastern Oregon University’s president-select in person this Friday at an open reception from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Loso Hall lobby on campus.    Dr. Kelly Ryan is making her first formal visit to La Grande […]

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

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 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, […]

Vice President of Student Affairs Lacy Karpilo to leave EOU

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

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 […]

EOU receives innovation award, credited for impacting students’ ability to attend college

EOU receives innovation award, credited for impacting students’ ability to attend college La GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has received the Colleagues’ Choice Innovation Award, from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, for its program that focuses on training culturally responsive teachers who work with students from diverse backgrounds. The Oregon Teacher […]

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 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 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 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 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

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 […]

Diversity conference on-campus explores equity, inclusion, self-awareness for marginalized communities

Diversity conference on-campus explores equity, inclusion, self-awareness for marginalized communities LA GRANDE, Ore. –  In its 12th year, the Celebrate, Educate, Appreciate Diversity (CEAD) Conference has become a signature event at Eastern Oregon University. This half-day conference will be held on Saturday, May 6, in Quinn Coliseum.  It is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, […]

Affordability comes first at EOU, education program goes hybrid in fall of 2023

Affordability comes first at EOU, special education program goes hybrid in fall of 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The special education initial teacher licensure (SEITL) undergraduate program designed by Eastern Oregon University faculty member Jerred Jolin has just been made more accessible. EOU has announced that the program will go hybrid in the fall of […]

A Content Analysis of Dissertations on Business Topics

March 22, 2023 A Content Analysis of Dissertations on Business Topics LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s April Colloquium will highlight the work of Kat Yamamoto as she presents her study on dissertation research methodology choices, page lengths, and research topics that have not been studied extensively.  Yamamoto’s presentation will take place on April […]

Hoke Union Building Hours Change, Effective March 17

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 recognized as a Military Friendly School, takes designation seriously

EOU recognized as Military Friendly School, takes designation seriously La GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University has once again been recognized as a Military Friendly® School. The 2023-24 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 […]

Board of Trustees set to meet Feb. 15 and 16

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 […]

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 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

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

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 […]