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From College Sweethearts to Blue & Gold Legacies
In a cozy corner of the Library on EOU’s campus, longtime alumni Mary Jo Lemon, ’66, and her husband Terry Lemon, ’69, reminisced about their memories as adults, students, and children. “I remember my mother bringing my sister and me to her office and just playing in the halls of Inlow,” Mary Jo said smiling....
Paving The Way For Bright Futures
EOU donors make record-breaking $880,000 in scholarships possible At Eastern Oregon University, we’re on a mission to provide quality education and transform the lives of our students who face financial challenges. Thirty-four percent of EOU students come from low-income families, and 38% are first-generation college students striving to break the cycle of limited opportunities. In...
Teaching Rural
Heart and journey, from teacher to student It’s not just what you learn within the four walls of a classroom; it’s the hands-on experiences you never thought you’d have out of the classroom which makes the difference. EOU’s Teach Rural Oregon is a rare gem in the space of higher education and is the umbrella...
Far From Home
Two EOU alumni, each with their own stories, found themselves teaching at the same school system in the remote Alaskan Bush Conrad Woodhead, a 2002 EOU alum, was looking for a one-of-a-kind experience and found it in remote Alaska. “I was in this village, a remote whaling community with a totally subsisting lifestyle. You can...
Discovering History, From Wallowa to Croatia
Bright lights and pristine workstations line the room, ready for action. Deep in the basement of EOU’s Ackerman Hall, the former elementary school, is the brand-new anthropology classroom and lab. A space designed for students to really own, while they explore the worlds, techniques, and processes of anthropology and archaeology. In the corner, stacked nearly...
Resilience in Rural Communities
EOU faculty and students empower local communities through insights You’ve probably heard reference to the “REV” Center before. Or at least know EOU has a REV Center. The Rural Engagement & Vitality – or REV – Center is a joint venture between Eastern Oregon University and Wallowa Resources with the goal and intent of serving...
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...
A student’s teacher, and a teacher’s student
Jose de Jesus Melendez went to college at the age of 27 in order to expand his career opportunities. By the time he graduated, education was both the journey and the destination. Born and raised in a remote village in Mexico with no electricity or services of any kind, Melendez said he was barely literate...
Never give up
Never losing sight of the meaning of college education, Robert ‘Bob’ Stubbs was recognized for his lifelong pursuit of a degree with the title of 2021 Honorary Alumnus.
Students, scholarships and one very special staircase: State funding makes an impact on campus
Following Oregon’s 2022 legislative session, EOU will see several important investments in student support services, scholarships and its iconic Grand Staircase. “We are happy to announce that Eastern Oregon University had a very successful February session with several significant investments from the state,” EOU President Tom Insko said. “I greatly appreciate the hard work and...
Just Like Dad
After five years working as a mentor and supervisor, his bachelor’s degree gave Damien Tracy the boost he needed to obtain a management position.
Miss Spontaneity
Transfer student Sophia Yervasi will join her best friend as contestants on the Miss Oregon USA stage Nov. 21.
