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The EOU New Nature Writing Con returns for a third year

Posted on June 17, 2026

The EOU New Nature Writing Con returns for a third year LA GRANDE, Ore. – The EOU MFA Program in Creative Writing and the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences are excited to announce the third EOU New Nature Writing Con, which will take place June 19-21, Friday evening through Sunday morning. As part […]


Eastern Oregon University Teacher Preparation Programs Earn Top National Rating

Posted on June 10, 2026

Eastern Oregon University Teacher Preparation Programs Earn Top National Rating LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University’s (EOU) elementary teacher preparation programs have earned A+ ratings from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), placing them among the nation’s highest-rated programs for preparing future teachers to teach reading. In its 2026 Teacher Prep Review: Decoding […]


Eastern Oregon University to Celebrate Class of 2026 at June 13 Commencement

Posted on June 10, 2026

Eastern Oregon University to Celebrate Class of 2026 at June 13 Commencement LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University will hold its Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at  9:30 a.m. in Community Stadium on the La Grande campus. The main commencement ceremony will be held on the green. Guests are encouraged to […]


EOU Psychology Honor Society Recognized as Model Chapter

Posted on June 10, 2026

EOU Psychology Honor Society Recognized as Model Chapter LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Psi Chi chapter has been honored as a 2025-26 Model Chapter by Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, in recognition of the chapter’s commitment to academic excellence, student leadership, service, research, and active engagement in the field. The […]


EOU Board approves 2026-27 rates, budget, and Ballfield Complex project

Posted on May 29, 2026

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 […]


EOU Grand Staircase Project Receives Statewide Excellence in Concrete Award

Posted on May 19, 2026

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

Posted on May 15, 2026

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

Posted on May 13, 2026

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 […]


Nightingale Gallery Celebrates EOU Student Artists in 2025-26 Season Finale

Posted on May 12, 2026

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 faculty, staff, and leadership gathered during a workshop hosted through the Association of American State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) as part of the Postsecondary Value Framework initiative. EOU was selected as one of 10 universities nationwide to participate in discussions focused on improving student outcomes and demonstrating the value of higher education.

Eastern Oregon University selected for national AASCU initiative on student value

Posted on May 7, 2026

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

Posted on April 29, 2026

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

Posted on April 23, 2026

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 […]


EOU Counseling Center facilitates weekly student discussion groups during spring term

Eastern Oregon University and Grande Ronde Hospital Announce Partnership to ExpandStudent Healthcare Access

Posted on April 15, 2026

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 […]


Unlock Your Musical Potential: Community Fazioli Piano Day at EOU

Posted on March 25, 2026

Unlock Your Musical Potential: Community Fazioli Piano Day at EOU LA GRANDE, Ore. – In what has become both a tradition and a community event, Eastern Oregon University is bringing one of the finest musical instruments in the region to the public on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Community Fazioli Piano Day invites members of the […]


EOU Earns Military Friendly® Gold Designation for 2026

Posted on March 25, 2026

EOU Earns Military Friendly® Gold Designation for 2026 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has earned the 2026 Military Friendly® School Gold designation in the Small Public category, recognizing its commitment to creating meaningful educational pathways for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. EOU was also named a 2026 Military Spouse Friendly® […]


Eastern Oregon University Emerges as State Leader in Preparing Teachers to Teach Reading

Posted on March 16, 2026

Eastern Oregon University Emerges as State Leader in Preparing Teachers to Teach Reading LA GRANDE, Ore. – As Oregon works to address some of the lowest reading proficiency rates in the nation, Eastern Oregon University’s teacher preparation programs are being recognized as the strongest in the state for preparing educators to teach reading. A recent […]


TRIO Student Support Services expands support for EOU students

Posted on March 16, 2026

TRIO Student Support Services expands support for EOU students LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is expanding opportunities for student achievement through its TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program and is encouraging eligible students to apply. Funded by a recent $1.09 million, five-year federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education, TRIO Student […]


Puppies, Piglets, and Bernese Mountain Dogs Highlight EOU’s Stress Less Event

Posted on March 5, 2026

Puppies, Piglets, and Bernese Mountain Dogs Highlight EOU’s Stress Less Event LA GRANDE, Ore. – Puppies, piglets, Bernese mountain dogs, and baby goats are just part of the lineup when Eastern Oregon University’s annual Stress Less event returns Wednesday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the EOU Fieldhouse. Held each winter term […]


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Eastern Oregon University’s Associate Vice President for Strategic Equity Initiatives Named Recipient of 2026 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocates Award

Posted on March 2, 2026

Eastern Oregon University’s Associate Vice President for Strategic Equity Initiatives Named Recipient of 2026 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocates Award LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University’s Bennie Moses-Mesubed, Associate Vice President for Strategic Equity Initiatives,  has been named a recipient of the 2026 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocates Award, presented by the National Resource Center for […]


Teach Rural Oregon Receives Oregon Rural Classroom Grant from foundry10

Posted on February 24, 2026

Teach Rural Oregon Receives Oregon Rural Classroom Grant from foundry10 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Teach Rural Oregon is pleased to announce that it has received an Oregon Rural Classroom Stipends grant from foundry10. The $17,000 grant will be used to provide classroom setup and support grants to rural undergraduate and graduate student educators. These student […]