Join the Mountaineer Nation for Giving Tuesday 2026!
EOU is a community built on resilience and opportunity.
On Tuesday, December 1, Mountaineers across the Grande Ronde Valley and around the world will unite for #GivingTuesday. This global day of generosity is our chance to step up and support those who make EOU so incredibly special.
Every single dollar you give changes a student’s life. When you invest in EOU, you are actively removing barriers to education. Your generosity directly funds life-changing scholarships that open doors for first-generation college students, future educators, and rural leaders, allowing them to focus on their degrees instead of their bills. You also provide a critical safety net through emergency student assistance. Your gift makes sure that an unexpected car repair, medical bill, or family crisis doesn’t force a student to stop their education. By supporting the campus food pantry, you ensure no Mountaineer ever has to choose between buying groceries and buying textbooks.
Everyone has a place in this movement. We invite you to help make this our most successful #GivingTuesday yet!!
Whether you make a one-time gift of $25 or $500, your contribution makes a difference right here at EOU. You can also become a sustaining supporter by setting up a monthly recurring gift to provide reliable, year-round help for EOU students.
Finally, become an EOU ambassador! Share our #WeAreMountaineers hashtag on social media, tell your friends why you support EOU, and encourage your network to join the cause.
With your support, that impact will only grow. Join us on December 1 and help us create a day of endless opportunity for EOU students.
Ready to make an impact? You don’t have to wait! Make Your Early Giving Tuesday Gift Here now!
Have questions or want to explore more ways to support EOU? We would love to hear from you. Contact us at foundation@eou.edu or 541-962-3740.
“I support EOU because I’m one of the people whose life it changed. Leaving an urban area to attend a rural university opened opportunities I never expected. My vision for 2027 is an EOU that continues opening those same doors—strong, growing, and recognized statewide as the place where rural opportunity begins.”
~ Emily Folkestad, ’08, ’11, Treasurer, EOU Foundation Board of Directors
“As an EOU alumnus, I support Eastern Oregon University because it gave me a truly personal, high-value education. Unlike larger universities where students can feel like just a number, EOU offered small classes, genuine relationships with faculty, and opportunities to lead and serve: from student government to the University Board. EOU’s unique community and exceptional value shaped my experience, and I want future generations to have the same opportunity.”
~ Cedric Riel, ’22, Board of Trustees
“I believe deeply in the opportunities Eastern Oregon University provides to students from all backgrounds, especially those who are the first in their families to pursue higher education, like myself. EOU offers a level of one-on-one education that many larger universities simply can’t match. Our professors are truly hands-on, deeply invested in their students, and committed to supporting their success every step of the way.”
~ Alma Crow, ’13, Alumni Association Board of Directors
EOU has had a profoundly positive effect on my life. Now and into the future, I am a huge supporter of EOU and seek to support its long-standing offering of a high-caliber, rural, higher education.”
~ Skye Fitzgerald, ’93, Alumni Association Board of Directors
