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Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic Receives Over $250,000 in Grants to Support Literacy Initiatives
Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic Receives Over $250,000 in Grants to Support Literacy Initiatives LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Reading Clinic at Eastern Oregon University received three significant grants totaling $250,220 from the Wildhorse Foundation, Ford Family Foundation, and Meyer Memorial Trust. These funds will help sustain and expand the clinic’s critical literacy programs, providing...
Unlock Your Musical Potential: Community Fazioli Piano Day at EOU
Unlock Your Musical Potential: Community Fazioli Piano Day at EOU LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Music Department, in collaboration with faculty members Mio Aoike and Peter Wordelman, is reaching out to announce Community Fazioli Piano Day, April 12, 2025. This event invites individuals from the community to showcase their musical talent...
EOU to Host 8th Annual Pacific Inland Mathematics Undergraduate Conference
EOU to Host 8th Annual Pacific Inland Mathematics Undergraduate Conference LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is pleased to host the 8th annual Pacific Inland Mathematics Undergraduate Conference (PiMUC) on April 5. The conference provides a venue for budding mathematicians throughout the Inland Pacific Northwest to discuss their findings in Theoretical Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,...
Eastern Oregon University Announces Upcoming Comprehensive Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness
Eastern Oregon University Announces Upcoming Comprehensive Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is preparing for its upcoming Comprehensive Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness, scheduled for Oct. 27 – 29, 2025, as part of its accreditation process with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). EOU has been continuously accredited...
Eastern Oregon University Shotgun Sports Secures Victory in West Coast Championship
Eastern Oregon University Shotgun Sports Secures Victory in West Coast Championship LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Shotgun Sports Team secured a major victory at the West Coast Championship in Las Vegas, earning multiple team and individual titles. The Mountaineers competed against 11 universities, including Arizona State, Colorado State, and Boise State, ultimately bringing...
EOU to Host First Hispanic Film Festival in April
EOU Hosts Inaugural Hispanic Film Festival in April 2025 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Spanish Department at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is proud to host its first Hispanic Film Festival throughout April 2025, bringing a series of powerful films that explore themes of identity, resilience, and cultural heritage. Through a PRAGDA grant and the support...
Eastern Oregon Social Science Journal (Volume V) Receives Awards from the American Scholastic Press Association
Eastern Oregon Social Science Journal (Volume V) Receives Awards from the American Scholastic Press Association LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Eastern Oregon Social Science Journal has achieved top honors on the national stage, earning First Place with Special Merit and Most Outstanding Departmental Journal from the American Scholastic Press Association. The prestigious awards...
EOU Nightingale Gallery Showcases Regional High School Artists in Annual Exhibition
EOU Nightingale Gallery Showcases Regional High School Artists in Annual Exhibition LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University presents our annual “Eastern Oregon Regional High School Exhibition.” The exhibition runs from February 21 to March 14. There will be an opening reception for the exhibition Friday, February 21 from 5 p.m....
Alumni Stories: Holly Sorenson’s Journey from Eastern Oregon University to Community Health
Alumni Stories: Holly Sorenson’s Journey from Eastern Oregon University to Community Health LA GRANDE, Ore. — Holly Sorenson never expected her Bachelor of Music degree from Eastern Oregon University (EOU) to pave the way to a career in community health. Yet, more than a decade after graduating in 2013, Sorenson has blended her passions for...
Eastern Oregon University to Support Early Literacy Success with State Approval
Eastern Oregon University to Support Early Literacy Success with State Approval LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University has earned approval from the Oregon Department of Education to provide professional development and coaching for districts receiving Early Literacy Success School District Grant funding. This recognition highlights the university’s ongoing efforts to enhance literacy education for...
EOU’s Annual Song and Dance Show, You and Me, Returns
EOU’s Annual Song and Dance Show, You, Me & We, Returns LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s music department is preparing for its annual song and dance show, “You, Me & We: Music That Brings US Together.” Featuring the EOU Chamber Choir and Music Department, this production blends music and movement. This production is...
Taking Flight: Where in the World is EOU Professor Laura Mahrt
Taking Flight: Where in the World is EOU Professor Laura Mahrt LA GRANDE, Ore. – From the rainforests of Ecuador to the shores of the Galápagos Islands, Eastern Oregon University professor Laura Mahrt embarked on a journey few could imagine. Over eight months in 2024-2025, she visited three countries, working at renowned bird-banding stations to...
