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We are proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution, a vibrant community that empowers us to elevate and support every single student! This designation enriches our mission, allowing us to create dynamic programs and resources tailored to meet the diverse needs of our entire student body.
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41%
Students of Color
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We know what kind of support you need because many of our faculty and staff have been the first in their family to go to college.
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50%
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Oldest Public University in Oregon
and located on the west coast
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Earlier this month, WOU Choir hosted its Choir Festival. It is a non-competitive festival open to high school and middle school choirs, with 13 groups participating with over 400+ students singing.
It allows choirs to share what they’re working on while getting practice for choir ...festivals that occur later in the year. It also allows choirs to hear and be inspired by other groups. Our clinicians were Steve Peter, Kendra Taylor, Melissa Brunkan.
Meet Olena Rumbaugh! ❤️🐺
Olena is a post-bac student majoring in Public Health who chose WOU for its small classes and big community.
You can find Olena all over campus, as a Campus Ambassador, a sister in AXO sorority, helping others as an Academic Tutor, or even on the ...court as an intramural volleyball player!
One of her favorite moments at WOU so far would have to be spontaneously taking on the slip-in-slide at Groove in the Grove in jeans with her friends.
After graduation, Olena plans to continue her education and attend doctoral school for Physical Therapy.
Catch Olena on our stories today for her student takeover!
Meet Olena Rumbaugh! ❤️🐺
Olena is a post-bac student majoring in Public Health who chose WOU for its small classes and big community.
You can find Olena all over campus, as a Campus Ambassador, a sister in AXO sorority, helping others as an Academic Tutor, or even on the ...court as an intramural volleyball player!
One of her favorite moments at WOU so far would have to be spontaneously taking on the slip-in-slide at Groove in the Grove in jeans with her friends.
After graduation, Olena plans to continue her education and attend doctoral school for Physical Therapy.
Catch Olena on our stories today for her student takeover!
WOU's Women's soccer team, for the first time in school history, was selected to the NCAA Tournament!
Way to go, Wolves! We are so proud of you!
https://wouwolves.com/news/2025/11/17/WSOC17NOV2025.aspx
WOU is proud to share that Anabel Manzo, Executive Assistant to the Provost, has been selected for a highly competitive leadership development program through the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
This program's goal is to cultivate Latino career and ...leadership advancement to influence inclusive, sustainable community and economic development.
Provost Jose Coll stated, "I'm confident that her contributions will be invaluable to this program, and I believe she has a bright future ahead."
Join us in congratulating Anabel on this well-deserved recognition and opportunity!
Fall season is the best season 🍁🍂🌿
Congratulations on being admitted to WOU. Your future starts here, and we are excited to welcome you and your family to the pack.
Activate your WOU Portal and WOU email to stay connected with every important update. Instructions are available in the link in our bio so you can get started ...right away.
Visit our WOU Said Yes page for your next steps and keep an eye on your email for more information: https://wou.edu/admission/wou-said-yes/
We are here to support you. We cannot wait to see the impact you will make at WOU.
Congratulations on being admitted to WOU. Your future starts here, and we are excited to welcome you and your family to the pack.
Activate your WOU Portal and WOU email to stay connected with every important update. Instructions are available in the link in our bio so you can get started ...right away.
Visit our WOU Said Yes page in our bio for your next steps and keep an eye on your email for more information.
We are here to support you. We cannot wait to see the impact you will make at WOU.
Join WOU’s Model United Nations Club for their annual International Awareness Dinner and Fundraiser next Friday, November 21.
The event will feature keynote speaker Elizabeth Swedo, Ph.D., professor of History, discussing “Small Island, Big Impact: Iceland’s Role on the World ...Stage.”
When? Friday, November 21st, 5:30 - 7:30
Where? Western Oregon University
Werner University Center, Columbia Room
Tickets: $30 / price includes dinner and beverages
Pay at the door or order in link in bio.