Eastern Oregon University Adjunct Professor Dr. Mandy Vance Named Oregon’s 2023-24 Teacher of the Year

Eastern Oregon University Adjunct Professor Dr. Mandy Vance Named Oregon’s 2023-24 Teacher of the Year LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) proudly congratulates Dr. Mandy Vance, an adjunct professor in EOU’s Health and Human Performances Program, on being named Oregon’s 2023-24 Teacher of the Year. Dr. Vance, also a middle school teacher at […]

¡Conéctate! 2024 at EOU Focuses on ‘Wealth Building’ – Join Us on November 1!

¡Conéctate! 2024 at EOU Focuses on ‘Wealth Building’ – Join Us on November 1! LA GRANDE, Ore. – Hosted by Eastern Oregon University, ¡Conéctate! In its 8th year, will be held at EOU on Friday, November 1, 2024 This annual conference is a collaborative effort between Eastern Oregon University, Treasure Valley Community College, and Blue […]

Community Partnerships Show the Power in Meeting EOU Student Needs

Community Partnerships Show the Power in Meeting EOU Student Needs LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is forging partnerships to ensure students have what they need to succeed in and out of the classroom.  Eastern Oregon University’s Benefits Navigator partnered with agencies across Eastern Oregon to connect students with essential resources like housing, food, […]

Eastern Oregon University’s Theatre Program Presents: A Journey through Irish Drama

Eastern Oregon University’s Theatre Program Presents: A Journey through Irish Drama LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Theatre Program invites the public to a presentation of Irish plays this November. Featuring a compelling lineup of works, audiences can experience stories of survival, national identity, and human nature at the Schwarz Theater in Loso Hall. […]

Strange Time: Exploring the Infinite Layers of Land, Time, and Art at EOU’s Nightingale Gallery

Strange Time: Exploring the Infinite Layers of Land, Time, and Art at EOU’s Nightingale Gallery LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Nightingale Gallery is excited to begin our 2024-25 exhibition season with “Strange Time,” an exhibition of work by Utah artists Collin Bradford, Tiana Birrell, and Ron Linn. The three artists explore issues associated […]

Nationally Recognized EOU Summer Bridge Program Welcomes Largest Class Yet

Nationally Recognized EOU Summer Bridge Program Welcomes Largest Class Yet LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) welcomed 47 students to the 2024 Summer Bridge Program, a supportive academic experience designed to ease new student’s transition into the university and community. This year’s program was collaboratively designed and supported by 18 student mentors, two […]

Community Invited to La Grande Community Garden Open House and Tour

Community Invited to La Grande Community Garden Open House and Tour LA GRANDE, Ore. – The La Grande Community Garden at EOU is now in its second year since reopening after the pandemic. We are hosting an open house on Thursday, September 19, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the corner of 13th and […]

EOU Opens Mountaineer Information Center (MIC) to Support Student Success

EOU Opens Mountaineer Information Center (MIC) to Support Student Success LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is opening the Mountaineer Information Center (MIC) on the first floor of Inlow Hall on Sept. 23, 2024. The MIC will be a one-stop information shop for students with questions about all things EOU including financial aid, […]

Oregon’s Regional Universities Build Strategic International Partnership in Taiwan

Oregon’s Regional Universities Build Strategic International Partnership in Taiwan KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — The Presidents of Oregon’s public polytechnic and regional universities (TRUs)–Western Oregon University, Southern Oregon University, Eastern Oregon University, and Oregon Institute of Technology–signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Aug. 15 with Wenzao University in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The MOU aims to foster teacher-student […]

Eastern Oregon University Announces 2024 Spring Term Dean’s List

Eastern Oregon University Announces 2024 Spring Term Dean’s List LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University named 545 students to the dean’s list for the 2024 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 […]

EOU Reading Literacy Program: A Catalyst for Academic Success

EOU Reading Literacy Program: A Catalyst for Academic Success La Grande, ORE. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has always been at the forefront of innovative education, and its continuing Reading Literacy program is no exception.  Earlier this week, 26 trainees and 16 mentors gathered on the campus of Eastern Oregon University (EOU) in La Grande […]

Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Memory of Former Senate President Peter Courtney

Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Memory of Former Senate President Peter Courtney Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, July 18, in memory of the life and service of Peter Michael Coleman Courtney, the former President of […]

Art Center East Showcases ‘Arboreality: Poetry Broadsides’

Art Center East Showcases ‘Arboreality: Poetry Broadsides’ LA GRANDE, Ore. – Art Center East (ACE) is excited to announce the opening of “Arboreality: Poetry Broadsides”, an exhibit featuring several dozen letterpress broadsides curated by Eastern Oregon University (EOU) professor Nick Neely. Community members of all ages are invited to attend a free opening reception on […]

Art Center East to showcase, ‘My Heart by Brenna Kimbro’

Art Center East to showcase, ‘My Heart by Brenna Kimbro’ LA GRANDE, Ore. – Art Center East (ACE) is excited to announce the opening of “My Heart”, an exhibit featuring paintings and sculptures by local artist Brenna Kimbro. Community  members of all ages are invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, July 12, […]

Eastern Oregon University Hosts First New Nature Writing Event with Top Authors and Hands-On Workshops

Eastern Oregon University Hosts First New Nature Writing Event with Top Authors and Hands-On Workshops LA GRANDE, Ore. – The EOU Masters of Fine Arts program in Creative Writing is excited to announce its inaugural New Nature Writing Con on July 19-20, 2024. The conference will consist of two days of readings, conversations, and workshops […]

Eastern Oregon University Foundation Announces Historic Milestone with Over $1 Million in Scholarships

Eastern Oregon University Foundation Announces Historic Milestone with Over $1 Million in Scholarships LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Foundation has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing $1 million in privately funded scholarship dollars available for EOU students for the first time in its history. This achievement comes at a critical time when […]

Eastern Oregon University Announces Faris Ceranic as Presidential Scholar

Eastern Oregon University Announces Faris Ceranic as Presidential Scholar LA GRANDE, OR. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has announced Faris Ceranic as this year’s recipient of the prestigious President’s Scholar Award. This award is reserved for an outstanding student from the graduating class who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement and will be recognized […]

All Campus Juried Student Exhibition sees student artwork shine

All Campus Juried Student Exhibition sees student artwork shine LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery at Eastern Oregon University concludes its exposition season with the annual “All-Campus Juried Student Exhibition” featuring work by EOU students from a variety of academic disciplines. An opening reception was held on Friday, May 17, 2024. The annual All-Campus […]

EOU’s New Advocate Connects Students with Resources

EOU’s New Advocate Connects Students with Resources LA GRANDE, Ore. – Pam Frederick’s new role at Eastern Oregon University is to help plot a path to success for students experiencing unforeseen obstacles. In her role as the Student Resource Advocate Frederick functions as a liaison between the students and community services.  “Housing, food, medical needs… […]

Eastern Oregon University Names New Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President of Student Affairs

Eastern Oregon University Names New Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President of Student Affairs LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is proud to announce two key leadership appointments. Peter Geissinger, Ph.D. will serve as the new Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Mollie G. Rockafellow, Ed.D. […]