EOU’s 2023 Teacher Excellence Award recognizes a long-time music faculty

Posted on May 31, 2023

EOU’s 2023 Teacher Excellence Award recognizes a long-time music faculty LA GRANDE, Ore. – The 2023 Teacher Excellence Award committee presented long-time Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Professor of Music Peter Wordelman with the distinguished Teacher Excellence Award, recognizing his efforts and outstanding accomplishments in teaching and mentoring both in and out of the classroom. Dr. […]


Eastern Oregon University Board approves tuition for 2023-24

Posted on May 22, 2023

Eastern Oregon University Board approves tuition for 2023-24 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The EOU Board of Trustees convened on campus for the last regular meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on May 17 and 18. Topics for the Board meeting included approving tuition and fees, updates on statewide issues and EOU programs, review of a […]


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EOU Hosts Public Reception for President-select

Posted on May 15, 2023

EOU Hosts Public Reception for President-select LA GRANDE, Ore. – The public will have an opportunity to meet Eastern Oregon University’s president-select in person this Friday at an open reception from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Loso Hall lobby on campus.    Dr. Kelly Ryan is making her first formal visit to La Grande […]


Arts Fest coming back to EOU in 2023

Posted on May 11, 2023

Arts Fest coming back to EOU in 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is hosting its second annual EOU Arts Fest from June 2, 2023 through June 3, 2023.   This is an all-ages event where everyone is welcome – community members, prospective students, alumni, the Eastern Oregon […]


Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University to host Regular Board Meeting

Posted on May 11, 2023

Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University to host Regular Board Meeting LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will host a Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 17, from 1 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., and Thursday, May 18, from 9 a.m. until noon.  This meeting will take place in […]


Blue & Gold 2023 is happening May 19-20

Posted on May 10, 2023

Blue & Gold 2023 is happening May 19-20 LA GRANDE, Ore. – It’s an exciting weekend of events as Eastern Oregon University (EOU) prepares for the 3rd annual Blue and Gold weekend, Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20.  On Friday, May 19, EOU Athletics will host the EOU Coaches Golf Scramble at the La […]


All-Campus Juried Student Exhibition, May 19 – June 16

Posted on May 9, 2023

All-Campus Juried Student Exhibition, May 19 – June 16 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University will close out our 2022-23 exhibition season with the annual All-Campus Juried Student Exhibition. The exhibition will run from May 19 through June 16. There will be an opening reception Friday, May 19, 5-7 p.m. […]


Spring Symposium highlights student’s accomplishments, May 17

Posted on May 8, 2023

Spring Symposium highlights student’s accomplishments, May 17 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Spring Symposium will take place on the Eastern Oregon University (EOU) campus Wednesday, May 17, 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 their scholarship. The […]


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Vice President of Student Affairs Lacy Karpilo to leave EOU

Posted on May 4, 2023

May 4, 2023 Vice President of Student Affairs Lacy Karpilo to leave EOU LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University announced today that Dr. Lacy Karpilo, Vice President for Student Affairs, is leaving the school, effective May 31.  Dr. Karpilo has been named Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Colorado College, a […]


International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) and American students: the importance of intercultural competence in Higher Education

Posted on May 2, 2023

May 2, 2023 International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) and American students: the importance of intercultural competence in Higher Education LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s May Colloquium will showcase the work of Dr. Sandra Nava Nieto as she presents her research on the importance of intercultural competence in Higher Education. Dr. Nava Nieto’s presentation will […]


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EOU receives innovation award, credited for impacting students’ ability to attend college

Posted on May 1, 2023

EOU receives innovation award, credited for impacting students’ ability to attend college La GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has received the Colleagues’ Choice Innovation Award, from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, for its program that focuses on training culturally responsive teachers who work with students from diverse backgrounds. The Oregon Teacher […]


EOU to hold tree planting in celebration of Arbor Day

Posted on April 26, 2023

EOU to hold tree planting in celebration of Arbor Day LaGrande, Ore. – On Arbor Day, Friday, April 28 at 9 a.m. Eastern Oregon University will celebrate by planting trees between North Hall and Daugherty Halls, a tradition of beautifying the campus that has been honored since being recognized as a Tree Campus Higher Education […]


‘We believe we can make a difference in people’s lives,’ Outreach to regional schools shares EOU’s passion for success

Posted on April 26, 2023

‘We believe we can make a difference in people’s lives,’ Outreach to regional schools shares EOU’s passion for success LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University offers a wide variety of educational opportunities and programs. Recently representatives from EOU reached out to regional students in a big way, by taking the information to Hermiston.  Faculty […]


The Nightingale Gallery presents the second senior capstone exhibition, “Gradience”

Posted on April 21, 2023

April 21, 2023 The Nightingale Gallery presents the second senior capstone exhibition, “Gradience” LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery presents “Gradience”, the senior capstone exhibition of Gretchen Litzlbeck, Alexis Lowe, and Erin Monagle. “Gradience” is an exploration of the artists’ practices concerning change and how it shapes perception.  The exhibit opens on Friday, April […]


EOU’s GO STEM Hub gets help from EOU football team

Posted on April 17, 2023

EOU’s GO STEM Hub gets help from EOU football team LA GRANDE, Ore. – A pandemic-era STEM curriculum will serve 2,200 4th graders when STEM week kicks off May 8. The Eastern Oregon University football team was on hand to pack the thousands of boxes that needed to be sent to area schools. On Saturday […]


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EOU Presidential candidates to visit campus in April

Posted on April 14, 2023

EOU Presidential candidates to visit campus in April LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s presidential search process is nearing completion with three finalists making separate campus visits before the end of April. The university will host each candidate in La Grande on April 20-21, 24-25, and 27-28 respectively. During their day-and-a-half visits, the finalists […]


EOU collaborates with EO Media Group to host Rural Journalism Conference

Posted on April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023 EOU collaborates with EO Media Group to host Rural Journalism Conference LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) will be holding a Rural Journalism conference in partnership with Eastern Oregon Media Group on Friday, April 21. The conference will include panel discussions along with in-person and virtual discussions from distinguished journalists […]


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Diversity conference on-campus explores equity, inclusion, self-awareness for marginalized communities

Posted on April 12, 2023

Diversity conference on-campus explores equity, inclusion, self-awareness for marginalized communities LA GRANDE, Ore. –  In its 12th year, the Celebrate, Educate, Appreciate Diversity (CEAD) Conference has become a signature event at Eastern Oregon University. This half-day conference will be held on Saturday, May 6, in Quinn Coliseum.  It is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, […]


EOU’s trapshooting team finishes 4th in National Championship, 5-year-old club tops teams with 50-year history

Posted on April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023 EOU’s trapshooting team finishes 4th in National Championship, 5-year-old club tops teams with 50-year history LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s trapshooting team traveled to San Antonio, Texas to compete in the ACUI / SCTP National Championship where they finished 4th in their Division, placed 2nd in Trap Doubles, and 3rd […]


Career Expo 2023 connects students, community with employers

Posted on April 6, 2023

Career Expo 2023 connects students, community with employers LA GRANDE, Ore. – Hundreds of students and dozens of vendors came to Eastern Oregon University Wednesday, April 5, with the goal of connecting students with employers, local businesses, and manufacturers. “We couldn’t be more pleased to have hosted the 2023 Eastern Oregon Career Expo. The amazing […]