Eastern Oregon University Selects Genuine Foods as New Dining Services Provider

Posted on July 16, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Selects Genuine Foods as New Dining Services Provider LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is excited to announce the selection of Genuine Foods as its new dining services provider following a comprehensive, collaborative and competitive selection process. Genuine Foods will officially commence dining operations at EOU starting September 1, 2024. […]


Art Center East Showcases ‘Arboreality: Poetry Broadsides’

Posted on July 12, 2024

Art Center East Showcases ‘Arboreality: Poetry Broadsides’ LA GRANDE, Ore. – Art Center East (ACE) is excited to announce the opening of “Arboreality: Poetry Broadsides”, an exhibit featuring several dozen letterpress broadsides curated by Eastern Oregon University (EOU) professor Nick Neely. Community members of all ages are invited to attend a free opening reception on […]


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

Posted on June 25, 2024

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

Posted on June 7, 2024

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 Foundation Announces Historic Milestone with Over $1 Million in Scholarships

Posted on June 5, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Foundation Announces Historic Milestone with Over $1 Million in Scholarships LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Foundation has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing $1 million in privately funded scholarship dollars available for EOU students for the first time in its history. This achievement comes at a critical time when […]


All Campus Juried Student Exhibition sees student artwork shine

Posted on May 20, 2024

All Campus Juried Student Exhibition sees student artwork shine LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery at Eastern Oregon University concludes its exposition season with the annual “All-Campus Juried Student Exhibition” featuring work by EOU students from a variety of academic disciplines. An opening reception was held on Friday, May 17, 2024. The annual All-Campus […]


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

Posted on May 16, 2024

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

Posted on May 16, 2024

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 […]


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

Posted on May 13, 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

Posted on May 9, 2024

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, […]


Eastern Oregon University Featured in Chronicle of Higher Education for Pioneering Rural Student Success

Posted on May 7, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Featured in Chronicle of Higher Education for Pioneering Rural Student Success LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU), Oregon’s official Rural University, is pleased to announce it has been featured in a comprehensive case study by the Chronicle of Higher Education. “How a Rural College Works to Prevent Brain Drain,” highlights […]


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

Posted on May 2, 2024

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 […]


Eastern Oregon University Named #1 Most Affordable College in Oregon by University HQ

Posted on May 1, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Named #1 Most Affordable College in Oregon by University HQ LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is proud to be named the most affordable university in Oregon by University HQ, underscoring its commitment to accessible, high-quality education. University HQ provides career planning resources, including program entry guides, certification paths, professional […]


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

Posted on April 30, 2024

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

Posted on April 30, 2024

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

Posted on April 25, 2024

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 […]


Eastern Oregon University Ag Entrepreneurship Program Honored with Prestigious FFA Distinguished Service Award

Posted on April 25, 2024

Eastern Oregon University Ag Entrepreneurship Program Honored with Prestigious FFA Distinguished Service Award LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is proud to announce that the Oregon FFA Association has selected its Agriculture Entrepreneurship Program to receive the esteemed FFA Distinguished Service Award. This recognition is awarded to organizations that have made significant contributions […]


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

Posted on April 11, 2024

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

Posted on April 10, 2024

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

Posted on April 9, 2024

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 […]