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An Ambassador for Change
How an EOU education instilled a sense of belonging and inspired social consciousness Doctor Abio Ayeliya, ’08, was selected by the EOU Alumni Association as the 2022 Distinguished Alumni for his work helping others and he continues to affect change years after his graduation from Eastern Oregon University. The young man, who once went to...
The Value of Education
7,000 miles to EOU For Eastern Oregon University freshman Mohtarama “Mary” Qazizada, education is a birthright. Mary is passionate about a woman’s right to education, but more importantly she believes learning is the key to changing the world for the better. Mary was born and raised in Afghanistan and is deeply saddened as she watches...
This land…
EOU Trustee Bobbie Conner has ancestral ties to the Grande Ronde Valley that long pre-date the university.
Betting on success
Coquille Indian tribal member earned multiple degrees simultaneously through EOU while working full time, now helping to lead the way for employment and leadership opportunities among fellow tribe members.
The story you don’t know
An educator in the CTUIR reached GED students with customized curriculum.
Angelic Rehabilitation
Artistic greeting cards help fund a transitional housing and life skills program from women leaving rehabilitation programs or prison in Baker County.
Pod and basketball
A sports podcast re-emerged this summer with a focus on how EOU alumni have experienced racism. The conversations strengthened friendships and spread awareness during the peak of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Student-athletes speak out
Four EOU student-athletes share their ideas about how the university can contribute to conversations about race and equity.
The first, not the last
Ed Smith, '83, was the first student body president of color, and many have followed in the path he paved.
Developing responsible global citizens
Diversity, equity and inclusion language is new to many EOU students. Learn more about how this important aspect of higher education is integrated on campus.
Pierce Library: A pillar for change
A committee of students, faculty and staff spent two years researching the legacy of the Pierce name, and found it doesn't align with EOU's values.
The trust in care
Building relationships with people in need is the first step toward holistic healthcare, alumnus Mitchel Ornelas found.
