Art Center East Showcases ‘Arboreality: Poetry Broadsides’

Posted on July 12, 2024

Art Center East Showcases ‘Arboreality: Poetry Broadsides’ LA GRANDE, Ore. – Art Center East (ACE) is excited to announce the opening of “Arboreality: Poetry Broadsides”, an exhibit featuring several dozen letterpress broadsides curated by Eastern Oregon University (EOU) professor Nick Neely. Community members of all ages are invited to attend a free opening reception on […]


Eastern Oregon University Hosts First New Nature Writing Event with Top Authors and Hands-On Workshops

Posted on June 25, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Hosts First New Nature Writing Event with Top Authors and Hands-On Workshops LA GRANDE, Ore. – The EOU Masters of Fine Arts program in Creative Writing is excited to announce its inaugural New Nature Writing Con on July 19-20, 2024. The conference will consist of two days of readings, conversations, and workshops […]


Eastern Oregon University Announces Grand Staircase Construction

Posted on June 7, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Announces Grand Staircase Construction LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is set to begin construction on the Grand Staircase this month. Completed in 1929, just after Eastern Oregon Normal School opened its doors, the iconic landmark provides a pathway between the University and downtown La Grande and has been an important […]


Eastern Oregon University Foundation Announces Historic Milestone with Over $1 Million in Scholarships

Posted on June 5, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Foundation Announces Historic Milestone with Over $1 Million in Scholarships LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Foundation has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing $1 million in privately funded scholarship dollars available for EOU students for the first time in its history. This achievement comes at a critical time when […]


Eastern Oregon University Announces Faris Ceranic as Presidential Scholar

Posted on June 4, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Announces Faris Ceranic as Presidential Scholar LA GRANDE, OR. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has announced Faris Ceranic as this year’s recipient of the prestigious President’s Scholar Award. This award is reserved for an outstanding student from the graduating class who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement and will be recognized […]


Eastern Oregon University Names New Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President of Student Affairs

Posted on May 16, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Names New Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President of Student Affairs LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is proud to announce two key leadership appointments. Peter Geissinger, Ph.D. will serve as the new Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Mollie G. Rockafellow, Ed.D. […]


Eastern Oregon University Featured in Chronicle of Higher Education for Pioneering Rural Student Success

Posted on May 7, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Featured in Chronicle of Higher Education for Pioneering Rural Student Success LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU), Oregon’s official Rural University, is pleased to announce it has been featured in a comprehensive case study by the Chronicle of Higher Education. “How a Rural College Works to Prevent Brain Drain,” highlights […]


Nightingale Gallery at EOU Celebrates Student Artistry with Annual Juried Exhibition and Awards

Posted on May 2, 2024

Nightingale Gallery at EOU Celebrates Student Artistry with Annual Juried Exhibition and Awards LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University will close out the 2023-24 exhibition season with the annual celebration of student artists. The annual All-Campus Juried Student Exhibition will run from May 17 through June 14.  There will be […]


Eastern Oregon University Named #1 Most Affordable College in Oregon by University HQ

Posted on May 1, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Named #1 Most Affordable College in Oregon by University HQ LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is proud to be named the most affordable university in Oregon by University HQ, underscoring its commitment to accessible, high-quality education. University HQ provides career planning resources, including program entry guides, certification paths, professional […]


EOU alumna Sophia Aimone Unravels Creativity in ‘all tangled up’ Exhibition at Art Center East

Posted on April 30, 2024

EOU alumna Sophia Aimone Unravels Creativity in ‘all tangled up’ Exhibition at Art Center East LA GRANDE, Ore. – The solo exhibition of 2022 Eastern Oregon University graduate Sophia Aimone, whose artistic vision comes to life at Art Center East this Friday, May 3, 2024, is titled “all tangled up.”   “This opportunity presented itself to […]


2024 Spring Symposium Scheduled at Eastern Oregon University Highlights Student Achievements

Posted on April 30, 2024

Spring Symposium Scheduled at Eastern Oregon University Highlights Student Achievements LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Spring Symposium will take place on the Eastern Oregon University (EOU) campus Wednesday, May 15, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is welcome, and events are free. Spring Symposium is an annual gathering where students present […]


EOU Chemistry Professor Colin Andrew to Unveil Multidisciplinary Research on Heme Proteins at Upcoming Colloquium

Posted on April 25, 2024

EOU Chemistry Professor Colin Andrew to Unveil Multidisciplinary Research on Heme Proteins at Upcoming Colloquium LA GRANDE, Ore. – Colin Andrew, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, at Eastern Oregon University will present for the next EOU Colloquium on Thursday, May 9, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Ackerman Hall.  “What excites me about my research […]


Eastern Oregon University Spotlights Outstanding Employees Dedicated to Student Success

Posted on April 23, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Spotlights Outstanding Employees Dedicated to Student Success LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) takes immense pride in recognizing the dedication and achievements of our employees. Each month, EOU will celebrate three employees who exemplify the institution’s commitment to student success and educational excellence.  Jerred Jolin, Chair for the Special Education […]


Eastern Oregon University Announces 2024 Winter Fall Term Dean’s List

Posted on April 19, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Announces 2024 Winter Fall Term Dean’s List LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University named 610 students to the dean’s list for the 2023 fall term. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded […]


Dr. Rae Ette Newman Appointed New Dean of the College of Education

Posted on April 15, 2024

Dr. Rae Ette Newman Appointed New Dean of the College of Education LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is pleased to announce the appointment of Rae Ette Newman, Ph.D., as the new Dean of the College of Education, effective May 1, 2024. Newman has been in the position as interim since July 2022, and […]


High School Students Explore Academic and Extracurricular Opportunities at Eastern Oregon University

Posted on April 11, 2024

High School Students Explore Academic and Extracurricular Opportunities at Eastern Oregon University La GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) extended a warm invitation to all students who took Dual Credit this year from Eastern. Eastern’s first-ever dual credit celebration BBQ allowed students from across the region, a day of exploration and discovery on campus. […]


Eastern Oregon University Football Players Partner with GO STEM Program to Pack STEM Kits for 4th Grade Students

Posted on April 9, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Football Players Partner with GO STEM Program to Pack STEM Kits for 4th Grade Students LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s football players demonstrated their commitment to education and community service by joining forces with the Greater Oregon STEM Hub (GO STEM) to assemble STEM kits for 2,200 fourth-grade students across […]


Unlock Your Musical Potential: Community Fazioli Piano Day at EOU

Posted on April 8, 2024

Unlock Your Musical Potential: Community Fazioli Piano Day at EOU LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Music Department, in collaboration with faculty members Mio Aoike and Peter Wordelman, is reaching out to announce Community Fazioli Piano Day, April 20, 2024. This event invites individuals from the community to showcase their musical talent […]


Eastern Oregon University Hosts Successful Career Expo Connecting Students with Local Employers and Opportunities

Posted on April 3, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Hosts Successful Career Expo Connecting Students with Local Employers and Opportunities LA GRANDE, Ore. – Hundreds of student and community job-seekers came to Eastern Oregon University (EOU) on Wednesday, April 3, to connect with local, regional, and national employers about employment opportunities. “We are appreciative of the employer’s energy and engagement with […]


2024 Summer Institutes at EOU provide more than opportunity, they provide credit hours

Posted on March 25, 2024

2024 Summer Institutes at EOU provide more than opportunity, they provide credit hours LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Summer Institutes at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) are a great way for high school students to keep learning through the summer as well as earn college credit.  The institutes are designed to give high school students the […]