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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
GO STEM Seeks Tech-Savvy Educator to Drive AI Integration in Eastern Oregon Schools
GO STEM Seeks Tech-Savvy Educator to Drive AI Integration in Eastern Oregon Schools LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is leading the charge to bring artificial intelligence (AI) resources to rural K-12 educators, breaking barriers to technology access across the region. This initiative, led by Eastern Oregon University’s Greater Oregon STEM Hub (GO STEM) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University to meet Nov. 13
Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University to meet Nov. 13 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m and Thursday, Nov.14, 2024 from 9 a.m. to – Noon. The meeting will take place in the Integrated Services […]
Academic and Student Affairs Committee to meet November 4, 2024
La Grande, Ore – The Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 4 from 8:00-8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom session. The meeting will also be broadcast via the internet, and a recording of the meeting […]
Eastern Oregon University’s Nightingale Gallery Presents “Plate Tectonics”: An Exhibition by Ceramic Artists Ryan W. Kelly and Peter Morgan, Opening Nov. 8
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 […]
