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. […]


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 to Host Onstage Conversation with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Eli Saslow

Posted on March 25, 2024

Eastern Oregon University to Host Onstage Conversation with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Eli Saslow LA GRANDE, Ore. – On April 3, Oregon Humanities will host an onstage conversation addressing the crisis of poverty, addiction, and homelessness in communities across America. Renowned journalist Eli Saslow, from the New York Times, will lead the discussion. While the event […]


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Forbes Names Eastern Oregon University Among Best Affordable Early Childhood Education Programs

Posted on March 15, 2024

Forbes Names Eastern Oregon University Among Best Affordable Early Childhood Education Programs La Grande, Ore. – As the demand for qualified early childhood educators continues to rise, students seeking a reputable and affordable path to a rewarding career can look to Eastern Oregon University (EOU). Forbes Magazine has again recognized Eastern Oregon University as one […]


Eastern Oregon University Announces the Opening of the Oregon Tribal Student Grant Application for 2023-24

Posted on March 7, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Announces the Opening of the Oregon Tribal Student Grant Application for 2023-24 La GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is pleased to announce that the application for the Oregon Tribal Student Grant for the 2023-24 academic year is now open. Current, new, and continuing students who are members of Oregon’s nine federally […]


Future Farmers of America Convention held at Eastern Oregon University

Posted on February 29, 2024

Future Farmers of America Convention held at Eastern Oregon University LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Future Farmers of America (FFA) met on the campus of Eastern Oregon University (EOU) on Wednesday, Feb 28 representing 14 area schools in a tri-county region.  The College of Business at Eastern Oregon University hosted the Eastern Oregon District FFA […]


Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition Honors Talent and Educators

Posted on February 27, 2024

Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition Honors Talent and Educators La GRANDE, Ore. –The Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition featuring 200 works by students from 14 regional high schools opened Friday, Feb. 23.  Nathan Lowe, Dean of EOU’s College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences gave a brief welcome to visitors, and […]


Breaking Barriers and Bridging Gaps: Rodeo Cowgirls and the Making of Rural Feminism

Posted on February 16, 2024

Breaking Barriers and Bridging Gaps: Rodeo Cowgirls and the Making  of Rural Feminism LA GRANDE, Ore. – “Branding Their Own: Cowgirls, Rodeo, and Rural Feminism, 1890 – 1935” is a project that explores feminism in the rural American West with special attention to ranch women and rodeo cowgirls.  Dr. Tracey Hanshew, Assistant Professor of History […]


EOU’s New Sustainable Communities Program Prepares Students for Rural Development

Posted on February 12, 2024

EOU’s New Sustainable Communities Program Prepares Students for Rural Development Eastern Oregon University (EOU) introduced its Sustainable Communities (first known as Sustainable Rural Systems) program, starting in the fall of 2020, to prepare students to lead transformative projects in rural Oregon communities. The program arms students with skills in areas of brownfield remediation, economic development, […]


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EOU is recognized as top 10 most affordable online Early Childhood Education Programs in the U.S.

Posted on February 2, 2024

EOU is recognized as top 10 most affordable online Early Childhood Education Programs in the U.S. LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) proudly announces its inclusion in Forbes magazine’s list of the 10 Most Affordable Universities for Online Early Childhood Education Degrees for 2024. Forbes looked at schools across the nation, utilizing a […]


Eastern Oregon University Colloquium will feature Michael Sell’s photography

Posted on January 26, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Colloquium will feature Michael Sell’s photography LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University professor Michael Sell has returned from a year-long sabbatical, and following a gallery opening at Nightingale Gallery, will present a Colloquium on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sell’s photographic work explores mortality, subcultures, and […]


Inspiring the Next Generation: EOU’s Commitment to Quality Teacher Preparation

Posted on January 26, 2024

Inspiring the Next Generation: EOU’s Commitment to Quality Teacher Preparation LA GRANDE, Ore. – A career in teaching is right around the corner at Eastern Oregon University. Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is pleased to offer a comprehensive undergraduate teacher preparation program in elementary education, designed to provide future educators with the skills and knowledge needed […]


Join the Movement: EOU’s Walk for LIFE Program Promotes Health and Social Interaction

Posted on January 25, 2024

Join the Movement: EOU’s Walk for LIFE Program Promotes Health and Social Interaction LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Health and Human Performance program is “picking up the pace” for a community health class project. This semester, the students revived the free walking program for adults in the community of La Grande, under the […]


Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic Announces New Online Teacher Training Program in Literacy Education

Posted on January 10, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic Announces New Online Teacher Training Program in Literacy Education LA GRANDE, Ore. – In alignment with Oregon’s Early Literacy Success Initiative, Eastern Oregon University’s Reading Clinic, supported by the Schuberth/Urang Family, is pleased to announce the launch of its new online teacher training program “Building a Strong Foundation in Literacy”. […]


No Photos Please; A solo exhibition by Michael Sell

Posted on December 30, 2023

Dec. 29, 2023 No Photos Please; A solo exhibition by Michael Sell LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Nightingale Gallery ushers in the new year with “No Photos Please” an exhibition of photographic work by Professor Michael Sell created during his recent sabbatical. “No Photos Please” opens on Friday, Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. […]


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EOU Donors Make Record-Breaking $880,000 in Scholarships Possible

Posted on December 14, 2023

EOU Donors Make Record-Breaking $880,000 in Scholarships Possible LA GRANDE, Ore. – At Eastern Oregon University, we are 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 […]


EOU to Close Campus for Winter Break from December 23 to January 1, 2024

Posted on December 7, 2023

Dec. 7, 2023 EOU to Close Campus for Winter Break from December 23 to January 1, 2024 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s main campus in La Grande will be closed for winter break from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1, 2024. During this time, all university buildings and facilities will be closed, and no […]