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 12, 2025. This event invites individuals from the community to showcase their musical talent […]
EOU to Host 8th Annual Pacific Inland Mathematics Undergraduate Conference
EOU to Host 8th Annual Pacific Inland Mathematics Undergraduate Conference LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is pleased to host the 8th annual Pacific Inland Mathematics Undergraduate Conference (PiMUC) on April 5. The conference provides a venue for budding mathematicians throughout the Inland Pacific Northwest to discuss their findings in Theoretical Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, […]
Eastern Oregon University Announces Upcoming Comprehensive Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness
Eastern Oregon University Announces Upcoming Comprehensive Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is preparing for its upcoming Comprehensive Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness, scheduled for Oct. 27 – 29, 2025, as part of its accreditation process with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). EOU has been continuously accredited […]
Eastern Oregon University Shotgun Sports Secures Victory in West Coast Championship
Eastern Oregon University Shotgun Sports Secures Victory in West Coast Championship LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Shotgun Sports Team secured a major victory at the West Coast Championship in Las Vegas, earning multiple team and individual titles. The Mountaineers competed against 11 universities, including Arizona State, Colorado State, and Boise State, ultimately bringing […]
EOU to Host First Hispanic Film Festival in April
EOU Hosts Inaugural Hispanic Film Festival in April 2025 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Spanish Department at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is proud to host its first Hispanic Film Festival throughout April 2025, bringing a series of powerful films that explore themes of identity, resilience, and cultural heritage. Through a PRAGDA grant and the support […]
Eastern Oregon Social Science Journal (Volume V) Receives Awards from the American Scholastic Press Association LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Eastern Oregon Social Science Journal has achieved top honors on the national stage, earning First Place with Special Merit and Most Outstanding Departmental Journal from the American Scholastic Press Association. The prestigious awards […]
EOU Nightingale Gallery Showcases Regional High School Artists in Annual Exhibition
EOU Nightingale Gallery Showcases Regional High School Artists in Annual Exhibition LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University presents our annual “Eastern Oregon Regional High School Exhibition.” The exhibition runs from February 21 to March 14. There will be an opening reception for the exhibition Friday, February 21 from 5 p.m. […]
Eastern Oregon University to Support Early Literacy Success with State Approval
Eastern Oregon University to Support Early Literacy Success with State Approval LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University has earned approval from the Oregon Department of Education to provide professional development and coaching for districts receiving Early Literacy Success School District Grant funding. This recognition highlights the university’s ongoing efforts to enhance literacy education for […]
EOU’s Annual Song and Dance Show, You and Me, Returns
EOU’s Annual Song and Dance Show, You, Me & We, Returns LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s music department is preparing for its annual song and dance show, “You, Me & We: Music That Brings US Together.” Featuring the EOU Chamber Choir and Music Department, this production blends music and movement. This production is […]
Taking Flight: Where in the World is EOU Professor Laura Mahrt
Taking Flight: Where in the World is EOU Professor Laura Mahrt LA GRANDE, Ore. – From the rainforests of Ecuador to the shores of the Galápagos Islands, Eastern Oregon University professor Laura Mahrt embarked on a journey few could imagine. Over eight months in 2024-2025, she visited three countries, working at renowned bird-banding stations to […]
Eastern Oregon University Names LeeAnn Case as Vice President for Finance and Administration
Eastern Oregon University Names LeeAnn Case as Vice President for Finance and Administration Administration Eastern Oregon University Names LeeAnn Case as Vice President for Finance and Administration LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is pleased to announce that LeeAnn Case has been named Vice President for Finance and Administration effective January 1, 2025. She […]
Faculty Exhibition at EOU’s Nightingale Gallery, exhibit opens January 10, 2025
Faculty Exhibition at EOU’s Nightingale Gallery, exhibit opens January 10, 2025 LA GRANDE, Ore. – A presentation of recent works by Eastern Oregon University’s Art Department faculty will take place Jan. 10 through Feb. 7 in the university’s Nightingale Gallery. The biennial “Faculty Exhibition” provides viewers a glimpse into the artists’ varied studio practices. The […]
Darren Dutto, Ph.D., Named Dean of STMHS at Eastern Oregon University
Darren Dutto, Ph.D., Named Dean of STMHS at Eastern Oregon University LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has named Darren Dutto, Ph.D, as the new Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Health Sciences (STMHS), effective Dec. 2, 2024. Dutto brings many years of experience as a professor and researcher in […]
Eastern Oregon University Secures Over $1.5 Million in Workforce Ready Grants to Advance Technology Training in Rural Oregon LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) was recently awarded two Technology Workforce Ready Grants totaling $1,587,976 to strengthen technology-focused workforce development in eastern Oregon. The grants emphasize cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and technical skill-building in […]
Is Avalanche Education Working? Discussion Explores Avalanche Safety and Behavioral Trends
Is Avalanche Education Working? Discussion Explores Avalanche Safety and Behavioral Trends LA GRANDE, Ore. – As winter approaches and more adventurers head into the backcountry, understanding how to stay safe in avalanche-prone terrain is crucial. “A Public Health Approach to Avalanche Safety Messaging Through Understanding Behaviors after Participation in Avalanche Courses and Risk Management Trends […]
Eastern Oregon University Ranked #1 Best for Vets College in Oregon
Eastern Oregon University Ranked #1 Best for Vets College in Oregon LA GRANDE, Ore. – The 2024-25 rankings are in and Military Times has named Eastern Oregon University (EOU) the Best University for Veterans in Oregon. EOU was also recognized as the #3 Best for Vets Colleges in the Northwest and the top 15% of […]
Holiday Sounds and Holiday Cheer Await at The Observer’s 32nd Annual Holiday Music Festival, Eastern Oregon University LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Observer’s 32nd Annual Holiday Music Festival at Eastern Oregon University, proudly sponsored by Koza Family Dental Care, is set to enchant audiences on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 […]
From the President – Gratitude, appreciation, and kindness
From the President – Gratitude, appreciation, and kindness Dear EOU Community, University presidents spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for the future. I recently attended an EOU Leadership Team meeting where we discussed many of the wonderful new or updated student success work we’re undertaking as a result of the Ascent ‘29 […]
Eastern Oregon University’s Nightingale Gallery Presents “Plate Tectonics”: An Exhibition by Ceramic Artists Ryan W. Kelly and Peter Morgan, Opening Nov. 8 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Nightingale Gallery welcomes ceramic artists Ryan W. Kelly and Peter Morgan to campus for an exhibition of their work entitled “Plate Tectonics.” The exhibit examines the […]
Enrollment grows at Eastern Oregon University for Fall 2024
Enrollment grows at Eastern Oregon University for Fall 2024 LA GRANDE, Ore. – New student enrollments and retention rates are increasing at Eastern Oregon University (EOU), as the school announces its official fall numbers. With a 2.7% increase in enrollment for Fall 2024, nearly 100 more students are on campus, including a larger group of […]
