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No Place for Hunger
Across Oregon, nearly 600,000 people face hunger. On college campuses, that need often hides in plain sight: behind backpacks, in late-night study sessions, in students quietly stretching groceries to make it through the week. At EOU, where many students are first-generation, rural, working part-time, or raising families, meeting basic needs isn’t occasional. It is a...
Celebrating Possibilities – $1.3 Million in Foundation Scholarships
The Eastern Oregon University Foundation’s annual Celebration of Scholarships was a highlight of Blue and Gold Weekend, bringing students and donors together in a show of gratitude, community, and academic achievement. The event also featured a major announcement: the Foundation would be offering more than $1.3 million in scholarships to EOU students in the 2025-26...
Stepping Up to the Plate
March arrives with the rhythm of spring training—a season of sharpening skills, finding your footing, and stepping back onto the field. For former Mountaineer Steve Carter ’08, that spirit mirrors the way Eastern Oregon University shaped his life, defined his friendships, and inspired his desire to give back. Carter first arrived in La Grande on...
