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EOU, SOU, and WOU Host Joint Alumni & Friends Social at Pendleton Round-Up
PENDLETON, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University (EOU), Southern Oregon University (SOU), and Western Oregon University (WOU) invite all alumni, supporters, and friends to kick off their Pendleton Round-Up festivities at a joint regional social on Thursday, Sept. 17. The gathering will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Traveling Taphouse, located at...
EOU Board Summer Meeting Highlights Economic Impact and Strategic Stability
LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees held its summer meeting on Aug. 12–13, focusing on the university’s regional economic impact, proactive integration of artificial intelligence, and continued financial stability amid statewide higher education reviews. During the meeting, Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI) presented a new economic impact report revealing that EOU generates...
EOU’s Unique Special Education Program Addresses High Demand in Oregon
EOU’s Unique Special Education Program Addresses High Demand in Oregon LA GRANDE, Ore. – In response to the high demand for Special Education teachers in Oregon, EOU proudly offers its Special Education Initial Teacher Licensure (SEITL) Undergraduate hybrid program. The hybrid nature of this program addresses the shortage of SPED teachers in Oregon by making...
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 music and helping others into a career that transforms lives. As the...
Film shines spotlight on La Grande, EOU
‘Walking Dead’ actor to star in Oregon drama LA GRANDE, Ore. – If you saw the cameras and crews around La Grande you know something big was happening in the valley. Principal photography for a motion picture, set in La Grande, began in February for a dramatic feature, a film written and directed by H....
EOU professor explores a more human way to respond to student writing
LA GRANDE, Ore. — For many students, getting a paper back that is covered in corrections can be discouraging. Eastern Oregon University (EOU) professor Sheri Rysdam believes there is a better way to respond to student writing. That idea is at the center of a new book by Eastern Oregon University’s Dr. Sheri Rysdam, co-authored...
Eastern Oregon University Awarded $1.29 Million to Build Oregon’s Next Generation of Rural Healthcare Professionals
LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University has been awarded $1.296 million through Oregon’s Rural Health Transformation Program to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals who will serve rural communities across eastern Oregon. The funding will help EOU expand its work preparing students from rural Oregon for careers in healthcare, strengthening the workforce in...
Eastern Oregon University Announces 2026 Spring Term Dean’s List
LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University named 639 students to the dean’s list for the 2026 spring 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 for the term. See the Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Eastern Oregon University and Blue Mountain Community College Establish Transfer Partnership
Eastern Oregon University (EOU) and Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) are strengthening their historic connection to support the educational and professional goals of students in the region.
Eastern Oregon University recognized as a 2026-27 Affordable College of Distinction
The question students and families are asking about higher education has shifted. It’s no longer just “Can we afford this?” but also “Is this worth it?”
National Honor Recognizes EOU’s Commitment to Transfer Student Success
Eastern Oregon University has been recognized as a leading transfer-friendly institution, earning a place on the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) 2026 Transfer Honor Roll.
EOU Board approves 2026-27 rates, budget, and Ballfield Complex project
EOU Board approves 2026-27 rates, budget, and Ballfield Complex project LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees concluded its spring meeting May 21 after two days of public sessions focused on fiscal planning, student access, board governance, enrollment, and strategic priorities. In unanimous votes, trustees approved the rates package for the...
