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EOU Board Summer Meeting Highlights Economic Impact and Strategic Stability LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees held its summer meeting on Aug. 12–13, focusing on the university’s regional economic impact, proactive integration of artificial intelligence, and continued financial stability amid statewide higher education reviews. During the meeting, Econsult Solutions,…
EOU professor explores a more human way to respond to student writing LA GRANDE, Ore. — For many students, getting a paper back that is covered in corrections can be discouraging. Eastern Oregon University (EOU) professor Sheri Rysdam believes there is a better way to respond to student writing. That idea is at the center […]
Eastern Oregon University Awarded $1.29 Million to Build Oregon’s Next Generation of Rural Healthcare Professionals LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University has been awarded $1.296 million through Oregon’s Rural Health Transformation Program to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals who will serve rural communities across eastern Oregon. The funding will help EOU expand […]
Eastern Oregon University Announces 2026 Spring Term Dean’s List LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University named 639 students to the dean’s list for the 2026 spring 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 […]
Eastern Oregon University and Blue Mountain Community College Establish Transfer Partnership LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) and Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) are strengthening their historic connection to support the educational and professional goals of students in the region. The Eastern Alliance partnership bridges the gap between associate and bachelor’s degree…
Eastern Oregon University 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 Eastern Oregon University (EOU) a 2026-2027 Affordable […]
National Honor Recognizes EOU’s Commitment to Transfer Student Success LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University has been recognized as a leading transfer-friendly institution, earning a place on the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) 2026 Transfer Honor Roll. The distinction recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate success in helping community college students transfer, complete bachelor’s…
EOU Board approves 2026-27 rates, budget, and Ballfield Complex project LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University 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 […]
Eastern Oregon University has named its 2026 President’s Scholar LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University has named Qazizada its 2026 President’s Scholar, one of the university’s highest student honors recognizing academic achievement, leadership, integrity, and service. When Mohtarama “Mary” Qazizada first arrived at Eastern Oregon University, she felt lost. After fleeing Afghanistan in 2019…
EOU Grand Staircase Project Receives Statewide Excellence in Concrete Award LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University’s historic Inlow Hall Grand Staircase restoration project has received a 2026 Excellence in Concrete Award in the “Decorative” category from the Oregon Concrete & Aggregate Producers Association (OCAPA) and the Oregon Chapter of the American Concrete Institute (OACI). […]
