Western Oregon University Alum and Community Leader Makes a Difference

Western Oregon University Alum and Community Leader Makes a Difference

MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University is proud to highlight the accomplishments of former Oregon State Representative and alum Teresa Alonso Leon ‘02. Alonso Leon received a bachelor’s degree in social science from Western and a Master of Public Administration...

Western Oregon University celebrates Annual Giving Day on March 5

Western Oregon University celebrates Annual Giving Day on March 5

MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University announces its annual Giving Day, Howl from the Heart, on March 5, 2024. Giving Day is a crowdfunding day that allows everyone to financially contribute to the projects they want to focus on. Since its inception in 2016, the...

Western Oregon University to host Health & Exercise Science career day

Western Oregon University to host Health & Exercise Science career day

Photo credit: @woucampusrecreation MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University will be hosting its annual Health & Exercise Science Career Day on February 8. This event invites current and prospective students to explore the exciting opportunities in public health...

Western Oregon University awarded grant to boost services for veterans

Western Oregon University awarded grant to boost services for veterans

Pictured: Students hanging out in the Veterans Resource CenterMONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University recently was selected as one of 14 institutions to receive funding from the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs through the Campus Veteran Resource Center Grant,...

New VITA tax site hosted at Western Oregon University

New VITA tax site hosted at Western Oregon University

AARP and the IRS sponsor Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs that offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. The VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to...

Western Oregon University honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Western Oregon University honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Image of Western students participating in day of service for MLK Jr. Day MONMOUTH, Ore. – In honor of the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Western Oregon University is excited to share the opportunities happening this month to commemorate his life and...