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EOU to host MAT program information session in Zabel Hall
EOU to host MAT program information session in Zabel Hall LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University will host a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program information session for prospective candidates interested in a 10-month, accelerated path to the classroom. The session will be hosted by Kristin Johnson, MAT pre-admissions advisor, and Christina Thew,...
Young Artists Take the Spotlight in EOU’s Regional High School Exhibition
Young Artists Take the Spotlight in EOU’s Regional High School Exhibition La Grande, Ore. –The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University presents our annual “Eastern Oregon Regional High School Exhibition.” The exhibition runs from Feb. 20 to March 13. There will be an opening reception for the exhibition on Friday, Feb. 20, from 5 p.m....
Eastern Oregon University Announces 2025 Fall Term Dean’s List
Eastern Oregon University Announces 2025 Fall Term Dean’s List LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University named 606 students to the dean’s list for the 2026 fall 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...
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 Governance...
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 college and graduate on time. The grant will allow...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
