EOU recognized as Military Friendly School

EOU recognized as Military Friendly School

LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University has once again been recognized as a Military Friendly® School.

The 2025-26 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 contact they get first-class treatment,” Kerry Thompson, Military/Veteran Coordinator for EOU, said. “We’re veterans, I’ve had some experience directing them to resources, they get taken care of.” 

The Military Friendly® Schools and Military Spouse Friendly® Schools lists are created each year using a review of both public information and survey responses from colleges and universities.

Every year, over 8,800 schools are invited to complete a free survey. This survey helps measure how well schools support military students and their families. Each year, the standards are raised to make sure schools keep improving. The survey questions and scoring are developed with help from experts and reviewed by a group of advisors.

Survey answers are scored based on key categories, such as student support, graduation rates, job placement, and loan repayment. To be included on the list, schools must meet certain standards in these areas, especially for student veterans.To learn more about opportunities for veterans, visit eou.edu/military.