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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...
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,...
EOU Launches Advocacy Platform to Strengthen Oregon’s Rural Voice in Higher Education
EOU Launches Advocacy Platform to Strengthen Oregon’s Rural Voice in Higher Education LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has launched a new EOU Advocacy Platform to empower alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members to speak up for Oregon’s rural university and the value of higher education statewide. The platform offers a simple,...
EOU Board of Trustees to meet Nov. 12–13 in Inlow Hall; public invited, livestream available
EOU Board of Trustees to meet Nov. 12–13 in Inlow Hall; public invited, livestream available LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon. The meeting will take place...
‘Shifting Grounds’ Opens at EOU’s Nightingale Gallery; Artist Talk Nov. 5
Eastern Oregon University’s Nightingale Gallery presents “Shifting Grounds,” a solo exhibition by Spokane-based artist Andrew Parker. Rooted in architecture and environmental awareness, the exhibition explores how place shapes identity—personal, cultural, and collective. The show opens with a reception for the artist on Friday, November 7, from 5 to 7 p.m.
From EOU to Entrepreneur: Megan Gustafson ‘25 Turns Lessons into a Thriving Business
From EOU to Entrepreneur: Megan Gustafson Turns Lessons into a Thriving Business Before turning 22, Eastern Oregon University (EOU) alumna Megan Gustafson turned classroom lessons into real-world success, launching her own marketing firm, landing her first client, and wrapping up her MBA. These days, she balances business plans, client meetings, and soccer coaching with an...
ROTC Leads Veterans Day Ceremony at EOU, Monday, Nov. 10
ROTC Leads Veterans Day Ceremony at EOU, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 LA GRANDE, Ore. — Veterans Day 2025 is Tuesday, Nov. 11. The holiday is always observed on Nov. 11 to mark the armistice that ended World War I. In 1926, the U.S. Congress established an annual observance, and in 1938, it became a national...
EOU welcomes 76 high school students for Oregon Teacher Pathway Day
EOU welcomes 76 high school students for Oregon Teacher Pathway Day LA GRANDE, Ore. — Oct. 22, 2025 — Approximately 76 high school students from the Pendleton, La Grande, Baker, Umatilla, Pilot Rock, Milton-Freewater, and Wallowa school districts visited Eastern Oregon University (EOU) to explore teaching careers through the Oregon Teacher Pathway (OTP) program. OTP...
EOU’s MSW program empowers students to serve rural and diverse communities
EOU’s MSW program empowers students to serve rural and diverse communities LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program is preparing the next generation of social workers to serve rural, diverse, and underserved populations with compassion, skill, and cultural competence. As the program advances toward accreditation by the Council on...
Eastern Oregon University Expands Student Support Through Mountaineer Success Team Program
Eastern Oregon University Expands Student Support Through Mountaineer Success Team Program LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is making it easier for students to find the help they need to succeed. Through the new Mountaineer Success Team Program (MSTP), every student is connected with a personalized support network that brings together advisors, mentors, coaches,...
Eastern Oregon Film Festival Marks 16 Years of Independent Cinema, Music, and Community with EOU as Proud Sponsor
Eastern Oregon Film Festival Marks 16 Years of Independent Cinema, Music, and Community with EOU as Proud Sponsor La Grande, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is proud to once again serve as a presenting sponsor and host venue for the Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF) as it celebrates its sixteenth year of bringing world-class...
