Eastern Oregon University Announces Alumni Association Award Recipients

Posted on October 23, 2023

Oct. 23, 2023 Eastern Oregon University Announces Alumni Association Award Recipients LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University celebrates and recognizes the exceptional lifetime achievements of three remarkable alumni, each representing a distinct category of excellence. The annual awards are a testament to the unwavering dedication, outstanding service, and remarkable accomplishments of EOU’s alumni community. […]


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Game on: Homecoming coming to EOU, Oct. 12 through 14

Posted on August 16, 2023

Game on: Homecoming coming to EOU Oct. 12 through 14 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) welcomes Mountaineer alumni, family, friends, and the public to celebrate EOU from Thurs., Oct. 12 to Sat., Oct. 14 in La Grande with a host of homecoming festivities. The weekend begins Thursday evening, Oct. 12 with a […]


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Board of Trustees name Dr. Kelly A. Ryan President of EOU

Posted on May 9, 2023

Board of Trustees name Dr. Kelly A. Ryan President of EOU LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Dr. Kelly A. Ryan as the University’s 13th President on Tuesday, May 9. Ryan will officially begin her duties on July 1.  Ryan succeeds Tom Insko, and Interim Co-Presidents Richard […]


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EOU Board holds special meeting May 9 to name President

Posted on May 5, 2023

EOU Board holds special meeting May 9 to name President LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will host a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 9, from 3:30-4 p.m. to appoint Eastern Oregon University’s next President.  This meeting will take place in the Dixie Lund Board Room, Inlow Hall, […]


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Eastern to host presidential candidate Rodney Scott Hanley, Ph.D. April 27-28, 2023

Posted on April 25, 2023

Eastern to host presidential candidate Rodney Scott Hanley, Ph.D. April 27-28, 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University welcomes presidential candidate Rodney Scott Hanley, Ph.D., on Thursday, April 27 and Friday, April 28. Hanley will spend a day and a half in La Grande meeting with EOU students, faculty and staff, interacting with business […]


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Eastern to host presidential candidate Kelly A. Ryan, Ph.D. April 24-25, 2023

Posted on April 21, 2023

Eastern to host presidential candidate Kelly A. Ryan, Ph.D. April 24-25, 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University welcomes presidential candidate Kelly A Ryan, Ph.D. on Monday, April 24 and Tuesday, April 25. Ryan will spend a day and a half in La Grande meeting with EOU students, faculty, and staff, interacting with business […]


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Eastern to host presidential candidate Thom D. Chesney, Ph.D. April 20-21, 2023

Posted on April 18, 2023

Eastern to host presidential candidate Thom D. Chesney, Ph.D. April 20-21, 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University welcomes presidential candidate Thom D. Chesney, Ph.D. on Thursday, April 20 and Friday, April 21. Chesney will spend a day and a half in La Grande meeting with EOU students, faculty, and staff, interacting with business […]


President Lara Moore and EOU Board of Trustee members attend EOU's flag-raising ceremony in November 2022

Board approves budget and names presidential search committee members

Posted on November 10, 2022

Board approves budget and names presidential search committee members Nov. 10, 2022 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University board of trustees met for a regular session on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 9 and 10, 2022. Board Chair Cheryl Martin opened the meeting by calling on Presidents Lara Moore and Richard Chaves to give […]


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Presidential Transition

Posted on August 1, 2022

EOU President Returning to Timber Roots  LA GRANDE, Ore. – Tom Insko, Eastern Oregon University’s president, announced today that he is leaving his post at the end of September. Insko has been named President and Chief Executive Officer at Collins, a wood products company based in Wilsonville, Oregon.  Insko was appointed EOU’s 12th President in […]


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Careers built on connection

Posted on February 21, 2022

A network of faculty and alumni provide insight and advocacy as students seek meaningful job opportunities.


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Homerun Homecoming: Hall of Fame baseballers return to EOU

Posted on October 14, 2021

Alumni of the 1980 baseball team, the winningest in school history, reunited at Homecoming.


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‘Homecoming’ exhibition opens Nightingale Gallery season

Posted on October 1, 2021

17 alumni of EOU’s art program will exhibit work in the Nightingale Gallery during October.


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Homecoming traditions, reunions bring alumni together

Posted on September 22, 2021

Homecoming festivities are planned for Oct. 8-10 on the La Grande campus.


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Call for entries: EOU 2021 Homecoming Parade

Posted on September 16, 2021

Local groups can register to participate in EOU’s Homecoming Parade on Oct. 8.


‘Eastern Update’ highlights science facilities, programs

Posted on February 19, 2021

President Tom Insko hosts a live webinar alongside EOU students and faculty on Feb. 24.


Foundation Donors at EOU Homecoming

#EOUGives on worldwide day of philanthropy

Posted on November 30, 2020

Be the best part of someone’s story. Support the EOU Foundation on Giving Tuesday!


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EOU plans to resume on-campus activities this fall

Posted on July 8, 2020

Classes will be held in flexible, in-person, hybrid and remote-access teaching formats in keeping with Oregon Health Authority and local health authorities’ guidelines.


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Virtual ceremony to recognize EOU 2020 graduates

Posted on June 5, 2020

More than 800 EOU grads will celebrate remotely – yet together – on June 13.


EOU alumnus explores relationship between humans and monkeys in rural Japan

Posted on June 4, 2020

Alumnus Calvin Edward observed monkeys stealing from humans and damaging agriculture and property. His master’s research project seeks ways to protect infrastructure and ideologies where they interact with wild animals.


Reopening plans in development

Posted on May 26, 2020

EOU announced that students and employees will work in teams to create resumption plans for every area of the university.