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Proud Partners with Legacy Ford

Eastern Oregon University (EOU) and Legacy Ford of La Grande are proud to announce their ongoing partnership through the “Bridging Horizons: EOU’s Community Partnerships Spotlight” series. This initiative celebrates the connections between EOU, Oregon’s Official Rural University, and the businesses and organizations that are the backbone of eastern Oregon.

Oregon Tribal Student Grant

The Oregon Tribal Student Grant provides funding for eligible Oregon tribal students to offset the cost of attendance at eligible Oregon colleges and universities. Current, new and continuing students are encouraged to apply for this grant for the 2023-24 academic year. The grant is intended to cover the average cost of attendance after all federal and state grants/scholarships have been applied.

Program Profile: English/Writing

The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in English/Writing, the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, and the minors in English/Writing or Interdisciplinary Writing and Rhetoric provide coursework in literature, rhetoric, and creative writing, preparing students to be critical, creative thinkers and effective communicators.


Nancy Knowles

Dr. Nancy Knowles Ph.D.

Professor of English/Writing

Dr. Nancy Knowles taught English in Japan for two summers and completed her BA in East Asian Studies at UCLA. After working in business management in the entertainment industry, She entered the master’s program at Humboldt State University where she earned two degrees in English and became a fellow of the Redwood Writing Project. Dr. Knowles also fell in love with teaching and completed her Ph.D. while working as an assistant in the Connecticut Writing Project before moving to La Grande in 2000 to join the English/Writing faculty.

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  • Unlock Your Future at the Eastern Oregon Career Expo: A Premier Networking and Job Opportunities Event

    Unlock Your Future at the Eastern Oregon Career Expo: A Premier Networking and Job Opportunities Event LA GRANDE, Ore. – Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? Look no further than the Eastern Oregon Career Expo, where networking, job opportunities, and invaluable insights await. Join us on April 3rd at […]

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ASEOU Student Government Podcast

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ASEOU Student Government wants to update the EOU community on upcoming events and current issues. Listen in for the latest info!

Podcasts will be uploaded weekly on Tuesday afternoons.

EOU Career Services Podcast

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EOU Career Talk is dedicated to sharing career-related information with Eastern Oregon University students. We discuss topics ranging from job search, career development, resume building, interviewing, networking, and professional development.

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Mountaineer Ascents

Savannah Shorts, a Junior majoring in Mathematics at EOU, talks about why she chose Eastern and the opportunities that she has encountered along the way.

Mountaineer Ascents is a series of interviews with current Eastern Oregon University students, asking why they chose EOU, what their experience has been like and what they hope to get out of their education.

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