Pictured LTR: TRIO Students Jackie Contreras, Logan Fedrici, and Kiara Washington MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University proudly celebrates National TRIO Day on Friday, February 28. Governor Kotek has declared this day as Oregon TRIO Day in recognition of these...

Pictured LTR: OTD students Oviya Manivakkam Vivekanand and Aaron Hanible  Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore.—Western Oregon University integrates Anatomage technology into its Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, providing students with unparalleled...

Photo: Natural Science Club at Smith Rock State Park Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. –As part of project implementation related to the grant awarded from the National Science Foundation Division of Research, Innovation, Synergies and Education last year, the...

Photo credit: Milken Educator Awards Santa Monica, Calif. — A celebration of Alta Loma High School’s California Distinguished School status carried with it an additional honor for one exceptional teacher. Milken Educator Awards Founder Lowell Milken...

Pictured: Lizette Ibarra, student MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University is once again offering free tax preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Through April 15, individuals can take advantage of expert, complimentary tax...

Photo credit: Western Oregon University Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore.—Western Oregon University is excited to announce its annual Giving Day, Howl from the Heart, taking place on March 4, 2025. This day of crowdfunding invites everyone to contribute...

Photo credit: Pixabay Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore.—The Research Institute at Western Oregon University announced that it has been awarded the Rural Early Learning Facility Improvement Grant from the Ford Family Foundation to continue its vital work in...

Pictured LTR: Ella Rains, Sergio Palomar, Elliot Grass, Brady Allen. Photo by Thaliya Rodriguez MONMOUTH, Ore.—Early this spring, Western Oregon University proudly presents its theatrical production of Stef Smith’s “Nora: A Doll’s House”. Directed by Kindra...

University Marketing and CommunicationsMaureen Brakke, 503-838-9329Brittany Kima, 503-838-8163 MONMOUTH, Ore.—After a thorough search assisted by Anthem Executive, a national search firm, Kwabena Boakye has been selected as the new Vice President for Administration...

Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore.—The Burlingham Trust recently granted $50K toward supporting the new Student Success Center at Western Oregon University. With a significant proportion of Western’s students, faculty and staff, and alumni coming from Marion...