Catalyst Exhibition Showcases Senior Art Majors’ Creative Journeys
Catalyst Exhibition Showcases Senior Art Majors’ Creative Journeys LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University presents Catalyst, the capstone exhibition of senior art majors Claudia Juarez, Hadley Marshall, and Aiden Patterson. The exhibition opens on April 4 and runs through May 2. This exhibit focuses on the defining moments for each […]
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 […]
Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition Recognizes Outstanding Student Artists
Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition Recognizes Outstanding Student Artists LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition opened on Friday, February 21, showcasing more than 200 artworks from students at 14 regional high schools. Awards were presented by Nightingale Gallery Faculty Director Cory Peeke, celebrating student creativity and the […]
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. […]
Shape the Future: Earn Your Master’s in Teaching at EOU
Shape the Future: Earn Your Master’s in Teaching at EOU LA GRANDE, Ore. – If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a teacher, Eastern Oregon University’s (EOU) Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program can turn that dream into reality—in just 10 months. This immersive program blends academic coursework with hands-on teaching experience, preparing you to […]
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 […]
EOU Board of Trustees Committees to Convene January 22
EOU Board of Trustees Committees to Convene January 22 The Committees of the Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. These meetings will take place in the Inlow Hall Board Room, Rm.201, on the campus of Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, Oregon. The public is invited 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 […]
EOU to Close Campus for Winter Break from December 24 to January 1, 2025
EOU to Close Campus for Winter Break from December 24 to January 1, 2025 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s main campus in La Grande will be closed for winter break from Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 to Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. During this time, all university buildings and facilities will be closed, and no […]
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 […]
EOU Trustees Focus on Enrollment Growth and Retention at Fall Meeting
EOU Trustees Focus on Enrollment Growth and Retention at Fall Meeting LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees focused on enrollment and student support programs, received reports from students, faculty, and staff, and recognized outgoing trustees at its first regular 2024-25 academic year meeting on Wednesday, November 13 and Thursday, November […]
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 […]
