Eastern Oregon University Hosts First New Nature Writing Event with Top Authors and Hands-On Workshops

Eastern Oregon University Hosts First New Nature Writing Event with Top Authors and Hands-On Workshops LA GRANDE, Ore. – The EOU Masters of Fine Arts program in Creative Writing is excited to announce its inaugural New Nature Writing Con on July 19-20, 2024. The conference will consist of two days of readings, conversations, and workshops […]

Eastern Oregon University Announces Grand Staircase Construction

Eastern Oregon University Announces Grand Staircase Construction LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is set to begin construction on the Grand Staircase this month. Completed in 1929, just after Eastern Oregon Normal School opened its doors, the iconic landmark provides a pathway between the University and downtown La Grande and has been an important […]

Eastern Oregon University Announces Faris Ceranic as Presidential Scholar

Eastern Oregon University Announces Faris Ceranic as Presidential Scholar LA GRANDE, OR. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has announced Faris Ceranic as this year’s recipient of the prestigious President’s Scholar Award. This award is reserved for an outstanding student from the graduating class who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement and will be recognized […]

Eastern Oregon University Names New Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President of Student Affairs

Eastern Oregon University Names New Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President of Student Affairs LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is proud to announce two key leadership appointments. Peter Geissinger, Ph.D. will serve as the new Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Mollie G. Rockafellow, Ed.D. […]

EOU’s Spring Symposium Showcases Student Excellence Across Diverse Disciplines

EOU’s Spring Symposium Showcases Student Excellence Across Diverse Disciplines LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Spring Symposium took place on the Eastern Oregon University (EOU) campus Wednesday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The annual Spring Symposium is a gathering where students present their scholarship. The event represents an opportunity for students […]

EOU Navigators Club presents: 33rd Annual Island Magic Lu’au & Show, Saturday, May 18, 2024

EOU Navigators Club presents: 33rd Annual Island Magic Lu’au & Show, Saturday, May 18, 2024 LA GRANDE, Ore. – After a brief hiatus, the Navigators Club at Eastern Oregon University is thrilled to announce the return of the 33rd Island Magic Lu’au and Show. The Lu’au will be held on May 18, 2024, with a […]

From Film Festivals to Community Hub: HQ’s Journey

From Film Festivals to Community Hub: HQ’s Journey Eastern Oregon University, Oregon’s Official Rural University and a cornerstone of eastern Oregon, is continuing the “Bridging Horizons: EOU’s Community Partnerships Spotlight” series. This initiative is a monthly showcase designed to highlight the collaborations between EOU and the diverse businesses and organizations in the region. LA GRANDE, […]

Nightingale Gallery at EOU Celebrates Student Artistry with Annual Juried Exhibition and Awards

Nightingale Gallery at EOU Celebrates Student Artistry with Annual Juried Exhibition and Awards LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University will close out the 2023-24 exhibition season with the annual celebration of student artists. The annual All-Campus Juried Student Exhibition will run from May 17 through June 14.  There will be […]

EOU alumna Sophia Aimone Unravels Creativity in ‘all tangled up’ Exhibition at Art Center East

EOU alumna Sophia Aimone Unravels Creativity in ‘all tangled up’ Exhibition at Art Center East LA GRANDE, Ore. – The solo exhibition of 2022 Eastern Oregon University graduate Sophia Aimone, whose artistic vision comes to life at Art Center East this Friday, May 3, 2024, is titled “all tangled up.”   “This opportunity presented itself to […]

2024 Spring Symposium Scheduled at Eastern Oregon University Highlights Student Achievements

Spring Symposium Scheduled at Eastern Oregon University Highlights Student Achievements LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Spring Symposium will take place on the Eastern Oregon University (EOU) campus Wednesday, May 15, 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 […]

EOU Chemistry Professor Colin Andrew to Unveil Multidisciplinary Research on Heme Proteins at Upcoming Colloquium

EOU Chemistry Professor Colin Andrew to Unveil Multidisciplinary Research on Heme Proteins at Upcoming Colloquium LA GRANDE, Ore. – Colin Andrew, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, at Eastern Oregon University will present for the next EOU Colloquium on Thursday, May 9, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Ackerman Hall.  “What excites me about my research […]

High School Students Explore Academic and Extracurricular Opportunities at Eastern Oregon University

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. […]

Eastern Oregon University Invites Community to Engage in 2024 Election Debate

Eastern Oregon University Invites Community to Engage in 2024 Election Debate LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) invites the eastern Oregon community to attend a 2024 election debate for the District 29 State Senate candidates. The event will be held on April 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the McKenzie Theater in Loso […]

Eastern Oregon University Football Players Partner with GO STEM Program to Pack STEM Kits for 4th Grade Students

Eastern Oregon University Football Players Partner with GO STEM Program to Pack STEM Kits for 4th Grade Students LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s football players demonstrated their commitment to education and community service by joining forces with the Greater Oregon STEM Hub (GO STEM) to assemble STEM kits for 2,200 fourth-grade students across […]

Unlock Your Musical Potential: Community Fazioli Piano Day at EOU

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 Hosts Successful Career Expo Connecting Students with Local Employers and Opportunities

Eastern Oregon University Hosts Successful Career Expo Connecting Students with Local Employers and Opportunities LA GRANDE, Ore. – Hundreds of student and community job-seekers came to Eastern Oregon University (EOU) on Wednesday, April 3, to connect with local, regional, and national employers about employment opportunities. “We are appreciative of the employer’s energy and engagement with […]

The Nightingale Gallery presents “Liminal”: Senior Art Major Exhibition

The Nightingale Gallery presents “Liminal”: Senior Art Major Exhibition LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University presents Liminal, the capstone exhibition of senior art majors Tess Cahill, Jason Hogge, and Cira Mesubed. The exhibition opens on April 5 and runs through May 3. This exhibit delves into the diverse experiences of […]

2024 Summer Institutes at EOU provide more than opportunity, they provide credit hours

2024 Summer Institutes at EOU provide more than opportunity, they provide credit hours LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Summer Institutes at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) are a great way for high school students to keep learning through the summer as well as earn college credit.  The institutes are designed to give high school students the […]

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

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 […]

Immerse Yourself in Shakespeare’s Classic: ‘Macbeth’ Comes to Life Through EOU Collaboration

Immerse Yourself in Shakespeare’s Classic: ‘Macbeth’ Comes to Life Through EOU Collaboration LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is proud to be a part of a collaboration with the upcoming presentation of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, “Macbeth,” at the Schwarz Theater Theatre in Loso Hall. The production, brought to life by director Grant Turner promises […]