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The Committees of the Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University to meet on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

The Committees of the Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University to meet on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

The Committees of the Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University to meet on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Committees of the Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.   The Finance & Administration Committee will meet from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  The […]

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EOU receives Federal TRIO grant to support student success

EOU receives Federal TRIO grant to support student success

EOU receives Federal TRIO grant to support student success LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has received a $1.09 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support student success through its TRIO Student Support Services program. The five-year award will expand services designed to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds persist in […]

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Upcoming Event Helps Turn Curiosity into Action

Upcoming Event Helps Turn Curiosity into Action

Upcoming Event Helps Turn Curiosity into Action LA GRANDE, Ore. – Students and community members with big questions, or simply a curiosity about innovation, will have the opportunity to turn ideas into real-world solutions during the Eastern Oregon Innovation Jam, a hands-on event hosted by Eastern Oregon University in early 2026. Participants will work in […]

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Nightingale Gallery Presents “Unreliable Instruments,” Exploring Perception and Uncertainty

Nightingale Gallery Presents “Unreliable Instruments,” Exploring Perception and Uncertainty

Nightingale Gallery Presents “Unreliable Instruments,” Exploring Perception and Uncertainty LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University welcomes the new year with “Unreliable Instruments,” a three-person exhibition featuring the work of Jeremy Le Grand, Kyle Peets, and Tom Wixo. The artworks on view invite deep looking, uncertainty, and exploration as a way […]

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EOU fuels Oregon’s workforce with degrees that deliver strong ROI

EOU fuels Oregon’s workforce with degrees that deliver strong ROI

EOU fuels Oregon’s workforce with degrees that deliver strong ROI LA GRANDE, Ore. New statewide wage data reinforces what Eastern Oregon University demonstrates every day: an EOU degree delivers measurable economic value for graduates and strengthens Oregon’s workforce. As the public university serving rural eastern Oregon, EOU aligns affordable, career-focused programs with regional and statewide […]

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STCU Donates $7,500 to Support Eastern Oregon University Food Pantry

STCU Donates $7,500 to Support Eastern Oregon University Food Pantry

STCU Donates $7,500 to Support Eastern Oregon University Food Pantry LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University received a generous $7,500 donation from Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU) to support the university’s on-campus food pantries and student basic needs programs. The gift arrives at a critical moment for EOU’s Benefits Navigator Program, which oversees pantry […]

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Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at EOU

Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at EOU

Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at EOU Sophomore pre-nursing major Conner Fecht is the newest student voice on Eastern Oregon University’s (EOU) Board of Trustees. From his seat at the table, he brings his own perspective as a rural student preparing for a career in health care, along with the story of […]

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EOU receives Federal TRIO grant to support student success

EOU receives Federal TRIO grant to support student success

EOU receives Federal TRIO grant to support student success LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has received a $1.09 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support student success through its TRIO Student Support Services program. The five-year award will expand services designed to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds persist in […]

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Upcoming Event Helps Turn Curiosity into Action

Upcoming Event Helps Turn Curiosity into Action

Upcoming Event Helps Turn Curiosity into Action LA GRANDE, Ore. – Students and community members with big questions, or simply a curiosity about innovation, will have the opportunity to turn ideas into real-world solutions during the Eastern Oregon Innovation Jam, a hands-on event hosted by Eastern Oregon University in early 2026. Participants will work in […]

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Nightingale Gallery Presents “Unreliable Instruments,” Exploring Perception and Uncertainty

Nightingale Gallery Presents “Unreliable Instruments,” Exploring Perception and Uncertainty

Nightingale Gallery Presents “Unreliable Instruments,” Exploring Perception and Uncertainty LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University welcomes the new year with “Unreliable Instruments,” a three-person exhibition featuring the work of Jeremy Le Grand, Kyle Peets, and Tom Wixo. The artworks on view invite deep looking, uncertainty, and exploration as a way […]

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EOU fuels Oregon’s workforce with degrees that deliver strong ROI

EOU fuels Oregon’s workforce with degrees that deliver strong ROI

EOU fuels Oregon’s workforce with degrees that deliver strong ROI LA GRANDE, Ore. New statewide wage data reinforces what Eastern Oregon University demonstrates every day: an EOU degree delivers measurable economic value for graduates and strengthens Oregon’s workforce. As the public university serving rural eastern Oregon, EOU aligns affordable, career-focused programs with regional and statewide […]

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STCU Donates $7,500 to Support Eastern Oregon University Food Pantry

STCU Donates $7,500 to Support Eastern Oregon University Food Pantry

STCU Donates $7,500 to Support Eastern Oregon University Food Pantry LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University received a generous $7,500 donation from Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU) to support the university’s on-campus food pantries and student basic needs programs. The gift arrives at a critical moment for EOU’s Benefits Navigator Program, which oversees pantry […]

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Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at EOU

Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at EOU

Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at EOU Sophomore pre-nursing major Conner Fecht is the newest student voice on Eastern Oregon University’s (EOU) Board of Trustees. From his seat at the table, he brings his own perspective as a rural student preparing for a career in health care, along with the story of […]

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Holiday Sounds and Holiday Cheer Await at the 33rd Annual Holiday Music Festival at Eastern Oregon University

Holiday Sounds and Holiday Cheer Await at the 33rd Annual Holiday Music Festival at Eastern Oregon University

Holiday Sounds and Holiday Cheer Await at the 33rd Annual Holiday Music Festival at Eastern Oregon University LA GRANDE, Ore. – The 33rd Annual Holiday Music Festival at Eastern Oregon University will once again usher in the season with a community-wide celebration of music and tradition. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 […]

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EOU fuels Oregon’s workforce with degrees that deliver strong ROI

EOU fuels Oregon’s workforce with degrees that deliver strong ROI

EOU fuels Oregon’s workforce with degrees that deliver strong ROI LA GRANDE, Ore. New statewide wage data reinforces what Eastern Oregon University demonstrates every day: an EOU degree delivers measurable economic value for graduates and strengthens Oregon’s workforce. As the public university serving rural eastern Oregon, EOU aligns affordable, career-focused programs with regional and statewide […]

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Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at EOU

Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at EOU

Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at EOU Sophomore pre-nursing major Conner Fecht is the newest student voice on Eastern Oregon University’s (EOU) Board of Trustees. From his seat at the table, he brings his own perspective as a rural student preparing for a career in health care, along with the story of […]

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Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees Elects New Chair, Focus on Strong Momentum at Fall 2025 Meeting

Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees Elects New Chair, Focus on Strong Momentum at Fall 2025 Meeting

Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees Elects New Chair, Focus on Strong Momentum at Fall 2025 Meeting LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees met November 12–13, with a focus on student success, fiscal resilience, and EOU’s mission as Oregon’s Rural University. Trustees elected a new chair, celebrated progress in academics, athletics, […]

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EOU Launches Advocacy Platform to Strengthen Oregon’s Rural Voice in Higher Education

EOU Launches Advocacy Platform to Strengthen Oregon’s Rural Voice in Higher Education

EOU Launches Advocacy Platform to Strengthen Oregon’s Rural Voice in Higher Education LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has launched a new EOU Advocacy Platform to empower alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members to speak up for Oregon’s rural university and the value of higher education statewide. The platform offers a simple, […]

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From EOU to Entrepreneur: Megan Gustafson ‘25 Turns Lessons into a Thriving Business

From EOU to Entrepreneur: Megan Gustafson ‘25 Turns Lessons into a Thriving Business

From EOU to Entrepreneur: Megan Gustafson Turns Lessons into a Thriving Business Before turning 22, Eastern Oregon University (EOU) alumna Megan Gustafson turned classroom lessons into real-world success, launching her own marketing firm, landing her first client, and wrapping up her MBA. These days, she balances business plans, client meetings, and soccer coaching with an […]

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Mapping Memory: EOU students use ground-penetrating radar to preserve Lower Cove Cemetery

Mapping Memory: EOU students use ground-penetrating radar to preserve Lower Cove Cemetery

Mapping Memory: EOU students use ground-penetrating radar to preserve Lower Cove Cemetery LA GRANDE, Ore. — Teaching for the future starts by honoring the past. On the hillside at the Lower Cove Cemetery, Megan McGinness and her class of EOU students steer a ground-penetrating radar over the ground, tracing a pioneer cemetery so every resting […]

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Eastern Oregon University Celebrates a Successful 2025 Homecoming Weekend

Eastern Oregon University Celebrates a Successful 2025 Homecoming Weekend

Eastern Oregon University Celebrates a Successful 2025 Homecoming Weekend La Grande, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University (EOU), along with EOU Athletics, the EOU Foundation, and the EOU Alumni Association, extends a heartfelt thank-you to all who braved the cold and rain to take part in the 2025 Homecoming festivities. Alumni, friends, families, students, and guests […]

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Nightingale Gallery Presents “Unreliable Instruments,” Exploring Perception and Uncertainty

Nightingale Gallery Presents “Unreliable Instruments,” Exploring Perception and Uncertainty

Nightingale Gallery Presents “Unreliable Instruments,” Exploring Perception and Uncertainty LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University welcomes the new year with “Unreliable Instruments,” a three-person exhibition featuring the work of Jeremy Le Grand, Kyle Peets, and Tom Wixo. The artworks on view invite deep looking, uncertainty, and exploration as a way […]

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EOU fuels Oregon’s workforce with degrees that deliver strong ROI

EOU fuels Oregon’s workforce with degrees that deliver strong ROI

EOU fuels Oregon’s workforce with degrees that deliver strong ROI LA GRANDE, Ore. New statewide wage data reinforces what Eastern Oregon University demonstrates every day: an EOU degree delivers measurable economic value for graduates and strengthens Oregon’s workforce. As the public university serving rural eastern Oregon, EOU aligns affordable, career-focused programs with regional and statewide […]

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Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at EOU

Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at EOU

Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at EOU Sophomore pre-nursing major Conner Fecht is the newest student voice on Eastern Oregon University’s (EOU) Board of Trustees. From his seat at the table, he brings his own perspective as a rural student preparing for a career in health care, along with the story of […]

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Holiday Sounds and Holiday Cheer Await at the 33rd Annual Holiday Music Festival at Eastern Oregon University

Holiday Sounds and Holiday Cheer Await at the 33rd Annual Holiday Music Festival at Eastern Oregon University

Holiday Sounds and Holiday Cheer Await at the 33rd Annual Holiday Music Festival at Eastern Oregon University LA GRANDE, Ore. – The 33rd Annual Holiday Music Festival at Eastern Oregon University will once again usher in the season with a community-wide celebration of music and tradition. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 […]

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EOU Launches Advocacy Platform to Strengthen Oregon’s Rural Voice in Higher Education

EOU Launches Advocacy Platform to Strengthen Oregon’s Rural Voice in Higher Education

EOU Launches Advocacy Platform to Strengthen Oregon’s Rural Voice in Higher Education LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has launched a new EOU Advocacy Platform to empower alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members to speak up for Oregon’s rural university and the value of higher education statewide. The platform offers a simple, […]

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EOU Board of Trustees to meet Nov. 12–13 in Inlow Hall; public invited, livestream available

EOU Board of Trustees to meet Nov. 12–13 in Inlow Hall; public invited, livestream available

EOU Board of Trustees to meet Nov. 12–13 in Inlow Hall; public invited, livestream available LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon. The meeting will take place […]

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Mapping Memory: EOU students use ground-penetrating radar to preserve Lower Cove Cemetery

Mapping Memory: EOU students use ground-penetrating radar to preserve Lower Cove Cemetery

Mapping Memory: EOU students use ground-penetrating radar to preserve Lower Cove Cemetery LA GRANDE, Ore. — Teaching for the future starts by honoring the past. On the hillside at the Lower Cove Cemetery, Megan McGinness and her class of EOU students steer a ground-penetrating radar over the ground, tracing a pioneer cemetery so every resting […]

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