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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 names online student Tyson Johnson as 2025 presidential scholar
EOU names online student Tyson Johnson as 2025 presidential scholar LA GRANDE, Ore. – Tyson Johnson, an English and writing student from Draper, Utah, has been named Eastern Oregon University’s 2025 Presidential Scholar. Johnson will deliver the student address at commencement in La Grande this spring. At 32, Johnson is a part-time student, freelance writer,...
