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㴫ý Earns Business College of Distinction Honor for 2026-2027
㴫ý Earns Business College of Distinction Honor for 2026-2027 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Today, employers aren’t just looking for graduates who understand business; they want graduates who can navigate uncertainty, lead across differences, and make decisions in situations that no textbook can anticipate. Colleges of Distinction has named 㴫ý (EOU) a […]
The EOU New Nature Writing Con returns for a third year
The EOU New Nature Writing Con returns for a third year LA GRANDE, Ore. – The EOU MFA Program in Creative Writing and the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences are excited to announce the third EOU New Nature Writing Con, which will take place June 19-21, Friday evening through Sunday morning. As part […]
㴫ý Teacher Preparation Programs Earn Top National Rating
㴫ý Teacher Preparation Programs Earn Top National Rating LA GRANDE, Ore. — 㴫ý’s (EOU) elementary teacher preparation programs have earned A+ ratings from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), placing them among the nation’s highest-rated programs for preparing future teachers to teach reading. In its 2026 Teacher Prep Review: Decoding […]
㴫ý to Celebrate Class of 2026 at June 13 Commencement
㴫ý to Celebrate Class of 2026 at June 13 Commencement LA GRANDE, Ore. – 㴫ý will hold its Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 9:30 a.m. in Community Stadium on the La Grande campus. The main commencement ceremony will be held on the green. Guests are encouraged to […]
EOU Board approves 2026-27 rates, budget, and Ballfield Complex project
EOU Board approves 2026-27 rates, budget, and Ballfield Complex project LA GRANDE, Ore. – The 㴫ý Board of Trustees concluded its spring meeting May 21 after two days of public sessions focused on fiscal planning, student access, board governance, enrollment, and strategic priorities. In unanimous votes, trustees approved the rates package for the […]
EOU Chamber Choir Presents “We Are One” Spring Concert Featuring Student Conductors
EOU Chamber Choir Presents “We Are One” Spring Concert Featuring Student Conductors LA GRANDE, Ore. – Five 㴫ý students will step onto the podium later this month as the EOU Chamber Choir presents its spring concert, “We Are One,” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 in McKenzie Theatre. Admission is free, and […]
㴫ý’s GO STEM Program Wins Statewide Agricultural Education Award
㴫ý’s GO STEM Program Wins Statewide Agricultural Education Award LA GRANDE, Ore. — 㴫ý’s Greater Oregon STEM Hub (EOU GO STEM) has received first place in the 14th annual Oregon Ag Fest Agricultural Education Awards for its innovative Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture (AI + AG) program, recognizing this program’s impact on […]
㴫ý selected for national AASCU initiative on student value
㴫ý selected for national AASCU initiative on student value LA GRANDE, Ore. – 㴫ý is one of 10 universities across the country to participate in workshops led by the Association of American State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) focused on the value of higher education. The Postsecondary Value Framework (PVF) defines and […]
Connecting Students with Employers Across the Region
Connecting Students with Employers Across the Region LA GRANDE, Ore. – 㴫ý (EOU) will host its annual Career Expo on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Field House. The EOU Career Expo brings together a wide range of employers offering part-time positions, seasonal work, internships, and full-time […]
Unlock Your Musical Potential: Community Fazioli Piano Day at EOU
Unlock Your Musical Potential: Community Fazioli Piano Day at EOU LA GRANDE, Ore. – In what has become both a tradition and a community event, 㴫ý is bringing one of the finest musical instruments in the region to the public on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Community Fazioli Piano Day invites members of the […]
EOU Named Among Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
EOU Named Among Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students LA GRANDE, Ore. — 㴫ý (EOU) has been named one of the “Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students” in the 2026 College Issue of Winds of Change magazine, recognizing EOU’s commitment to supporting Indigenous students through academic programs, financial aid, and community engagement. The […]
Puppies, Piglets, and Bernese Mountain Dogs Highlight EOU’s Stress Less Event
Puppies, Piglets, and Bernese Mountain Dogs Highlight EOU’s Stress Less Event LA GRANDE, Ore. – Puppies, piglets, Bernese mountain dogs, and baby goats are just part of the lineup when 㴫ý’s annual Stress Less event returns Wednesday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the EOU Fieldhouse. Held each winter term […]
Shakespeare, Set to Music
Shakespeare, Set to Music LAGRANDE, Ore. – When Hannah Brown steps onto the stage in Loso Hall this March, she won’t just be performing Shakespeare. She’ll be singing it. “It’s very different,” said Brown, a senior at 㴫ý. “Nick took all of those Shakespeare words and put them into songs. The words are […]
EOU Board of Trustees Focuses on Access, Advocacy and Long-Term Investment
EOU Board of Trustees Focuses on Access, Advocacy and Long-Term Investment LA GRANDE, Ore. – The 㴫ý Board of Trustees met February 18–19, 2026, advancing governance improvements, reviewing state funding issues, and reinforcing EOU’s role as Oregon’s Rural University. Central themes of the meeting were access and advocacy. Trustees discussed digital accessibility compliance […]
Regional High School Art Exhibition on display at EOU
Regional High School Art Exhibition on display at EOU LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition featuring over 250 works by students from 15 regional high schools opened Friday, February 20. Awards were presented by Nightingale Gallery Director Cory Peeke. The EOU Art Department and Nightingale Gallery would like to […]
EOU Students Take Advocacy to Salem
EOU Students Take Advocacy to Salem LA GRANDE, Ore. – 㴫ý will take nearly thirty students, faculty, staff, and Trustees to the Oregon State Capitol in Salem to participate in 2026 University Day, joining the state’s seven public universities for a day of advocacy in support of higher education. Students participating in University […]
Young Artists Take the Spotlight in EOU’s Regional High School Exhibition
Young Artists Take the Spotlight in EOU’s Regional High School Exhibition La Grande, Ore. –The Nightingale Gallery of 㴫ý presents our annual “Eastern Oregon Regional High School Exhibition.” The exhibition runs from Feb. 20 to March 13. There will be an opening reception for the exhibition on Friday, Feb. 20, from 5 p.m. […]
The Committees of the Board of Trustees of 㴫ý to meet on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
The Committees of the Board of Trustees of 㴫ý to meet on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Committees of the Board of Trustees of 㴫ý will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. The Finance & Administration Committee will meet from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The […]
Nightingale Gallery Presents “Unreliable Instruments,” Exploring Perception and Uncertainty
Nightingale Gallery Presents “Unreliable Instruments,” Exploring Perception and Uncertainty LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery of 㴫ý welcomes the new year with “Unreliable Instruments,” a three-person exhibition featuring the work of Jeremy Le Grand, Kyle Peets, and Tom Wixo. The artworks on view invite deep looking, uncertainty, and exploration as a way […]
Holiday Sounds and Holiday Cheer Await at the 33rd Annual Holiday Music Festival at 㴫ý
Holiday Sounds and Holiday Cheer Await at the 33rd Annual Holiday Music Festival at 㴫ý LA GRANDE, Ore. – The 33rd Annual Holiday Music Festival at 㴫ý will once again usher in the season with a community-wide celebration of music and tradition. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 […]