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㴫ý recognized as a 2026-27 Affordable College of Distinction
㴫ý recognized as a 2026-27 Affordable College of Distinction LA GRANDE, Ore. – The question students and families are asking about higher education has shifted. It’s no longer just “Can we afford this?” but also “Is this worth it?” Colleges of Distinction is proud to name 㴫ý (EOU) a 2026-2027 Affordable […]
㴫ý recognized for Excellence in Undergraduate Teacher Preparation
㴫ý recognized for Excellence in Undergraduate Teacher Preparation LA GRANDE, Ore. – Teaching has never been a simple profession, but today’s educators face a classroom shaped by more complexity than ever before: shifting curricula, diverse learning needs, evolving technology, and communities that need teachers who are both skilled and resilient. Colleges of Distinction […]
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 Psychology Honor Society Recognized as Model Chapter
EOU Psychology Honor Society Recognized as Model Chapter LA GRANDE, Ore. – 㴫ý’s Psi Chi chapter has been honored as a 2025-26 Model Chapter by Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, in recognition of the chapter’s commitment to academic excellence, student leadership, service, research, and active engagement in the field. 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 […]
Nightingale Gallery Celebrates EOU Student Artists in 2025-26 Season Finale
Nightingale Gallery Celebrates EOU Student Artists in 2025-26 Season Finale The Nightingale Gallery of 㴫ý will close out our 2025-26 exhibition season with our annual celebration of student artists. The annual All-Campus Juried Student Exhibition will run from May 20 through June 12. The exhibit features work by EOU students from a variety […]
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 […]
From EOU to Unity: Alumna Cassie Moore Leads Rural School
From EOU to Unity: Alumna Cassie Moore Leads Rural School Sometimes higher education takes students away from home. Sometimes it brings them back. For Cassie Moore, ’01, her return to the rural community of Unity, Ore., completed a circle. Moore now serves as superintendent of Burnt River Charter School in Unity, one of the most […]
From Classroom to Community: EOU Balance Class Focuses on Fall Prevention
From Classroom to Community: EOU Balance Class Focuses on Fall Prevention LA GRANDE, Ore. – Inside the Fieldhouse at 㴫ý, EOU junior Bella Henneke guides a group of older adults as they work through a balance exercise. The junior Health and Human Performance major watches as participants shift their weight, steady themselves, and […]
㴫ý Announces 15th Annual CEAD Conference on May 16
㴫ý Announces 15th Annual CEAD Conference on May 16 LA GRANDE, Ore. – 㴫ý (EOU) and the Office of Strategic Equity Initiatives invite the campus community to the 15th annual CEAD (Celebrate, Educate & Appreciate Diversity) Conference on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the EOU […]
㴫ý Announces 2026 Winter Term Dean’s List
㴫ý Announces 2026 Winter Term Dean’s List LA GRANDE, Ore. – 㴫ý named 617 students to the dean’s list for the 2026 winter term. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded coursework […]
㴫ý and Grande Ronde Hospital Announce Partnership to ExpandStudent Healthcare Access
㴫ý and Grande Ronde Hospital Announce Partnership to ExpandStudent Healthcare Access LA GRANDE, Ore. – 㴫ý (EOU) and Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics (GRH) are pleased to announce a new partnership designed to expand healthcare access for EOU students and strengthen connections with local medical providers. Through this partnership, students will […]
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 Earns Military Friendly® Gold Designation for 2026
EOU Earns Military Friendly® Gold Designation for 2026 LA GRANDE, Ore. – 㴫ý (EOU) has earned the 2026 Military Friendly® School Gold designation in the Small Public category, recognizing its commitment to creating meaningful educational pathways for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. EOU was also named a 2026 Military Spouse Friendly® […]
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 […]
㴫ý Emerges as State Leader in Preparing Teachers to Teach Reading
㴫ý Emerges as State Leader in Preparing Teachers to Teach Reading LA GRANDE, Ore. – As Oregon works to address some of the lowest reading proficiency rates in the nation, 㴫ý’s teacher preparation programs are being recognized as the strongest in the state for preparing educators to teach reading. A recent […]
㴫ý’s Associate Vice President for Strategic Equity Initiatives Named Recipient of 2026 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocates Award
㴫ý’s Associate Vice President for Strategic Equity Initiatives Named Recipient of 2026 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocates Award LA GRANDE, Ore. — 㴫ý’s Bennie Moses-Mesubed, Associate Vice President for Strategic Equity Initiatives, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocates Award, presented by the National Resource Center for […]