EOU MFA Program in Creative Writing to Hold 2nd Annual La Grande Lit Week, July 17-22

EOU MFA Program in Creative Writing to Hold 2nd Annual La Grande Lit Week, July 17-22 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s low-residency MFA Program in Creative Writing will put on its second annual La Grande Lit Week from July 17 to 22, offering free literary readings and conversations once more in downtown La […]

EOU to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day

EOU to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University will recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day as an official university holiday on Monday, June 19, 2023. Offices will be closed and classes will not be held. Inclusiveness, diverse backgrounds, and mutual respect are essential values and principles that foster a supportive […]

EOU’s Historic Building Set for Year-long Renovation

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, […]

EOU’s 2023 Teacher Excellence Award recognizes a long-time music faculty

EOU’s 2023 Teacher Excellence Award recognizes a long-time music faculty LA GRANDE, Ore. – The 2023 Teacher Excellence Award committee presented long-time Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Professor of Music Peter Wordelman with the distinguished Teacher Excellence Award, recognizing his efforts and outstanding accomplishments in teaching and mentoring both in and out of the classroom. The […]

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 […]