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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...
Eastern Oregon University has named its 2026 President’s Scholar
Eastern Oregon University has named its 2026 President’s Scholar LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University has named Qazizada its 2026 President’s Scholar, one of the university’s highest student honors recognizing academic achievement, leadership, integrity, and service. When Mohtarama “Mary” Qazizada first arrived at Eastern Oregon University, she felt lost. After fleeing Afghanistan in 2019...
EOU Grand Staircase Project Receives Statewide Excellence in Concrete Award
EOU Grand Staircase Project Receives Statewide Excellence in Concrete Award LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University’s historic Inlow Hall Grand Staircase restoration project has received a 2026 Excellence in Concrete Award in the “Decorative” category from the Oregon Concrete & Aggregate Producers Association (OCAPA) and the Oregon Chapter of the American Concrete Institute (OACI)....
EOU Chamber Choir Presents “We Are One” Spring Concert Featuring Student Conductors
EOU Chamber Choir Presents “We Are One” Spring Concert Featuring Student Conductors LA GRANDE, Ore. – Five Eastern Oregon University students will step onto the podium later this month as the EOU Chamber Choir presents its spring concert, “We Are One,” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 in McKenzie Theatre. Admission is free, and...
Eastern Oregon University’s GO STEM Program Wins Statewide Agricultural Education Award
Eastern Oregon University’s GO STEM Program Wins Statewide Agricultural Education Award LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University’s Greater Oregon STEM Hub (EOU GO STEM) has received first place in the 14th annual Oregon Ag Fest Agricultural Education Awards for its innovative Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture (AI + AG) program, recognizing this program’s impact on...
In her Father’s Footsteps: A Daughter’s Journey to Eastern Oregon University
In her Father’s Footsteps: A Daughter’s Journey to Eastern Oregon University When Lisa MacPherson opened her acceptance email from Eastern Oregon University, she didn’t expect to cry. Confetti fell across the screen, and for Lisa, that moment carried so much weight. “It was the moment I realized I was finally doing something for me,” Lisa...
Nightingale Gallery Celebrates EOU Student Artists in 2025-26 Season Finale
Nightingale Gallery Celebrates EOU Student Artists in 2025-26 Season Finale The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University will close out our 2025-26 exhibition season with our annual celebration of student artists. The annual All-Campus Juried Student Exhibition will run from May 20 through June 12. The exhibit features work by EOU students from a variety...
Eastern Oregon University selected for national AASCU initiative on student value
Eastern Oregon University selected for national AASCU initiative on student value LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is one of 10 universities across the country to participate in workshops led by the Association of American State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) focused on the value of higher education. The Postsecondary Value Framework (PVF) defines and...
From Classroom to Community: EOU Balance Class Focuses on Fall Prevention
From Classroom to Community: EOU Balance Class Focuses on Fall Prevention LA GRANDE, Ore. – Inside the Fieldhouse at Eastern Oregon University, EOU junior Bella Henneke guides a group of older adults as they work through a balance exercise. The junior Health and Human Performance major watches as participants shift their weight, steady themselves, and...
Eastern Oregon University Announces 15th Annual CEAD Conference on May 16
Eastern Oregon University Announces 15th Annual CEAD Conference on May 16 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) and the Office of Strategic Equity Initiatives invite the campus community to the 15th annual CEAD (Celebrate, Educate & Appreciate Diversity) Conference on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the EOU...
Eastern Oregon University and Grande Ronde Hospital Announce Partnership to ExpandStudent Healthcare Access
Eastern Oregon University and Grande Ronde Hospital Announce Partnership to ExpandStudent Healthcare Access LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) and Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics (GRH) are pleased to announce a new partnership designed to expand healthcare access for EOU students and strengthen connections with local medical providers. Through this partnership, students will...
