Pictured LTR: Susanna Winkler and Bianca Espain Aceves. MONMOUTH, Ore. – The Western Oregon University Board of Trustees welcomes three new trustees after being nominated by Governor Tina Kotek and confirmed by the Oregon State Senate on October 1. “I am...

MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University alumnus Kevin Alejandrez’s journey at Western Oregon University highlights resilience and the power of community support. Graduating in 2016 with a degree in sociology, he chose WOU for two compelling reasons: funding and...

Pictured: Coach Behonick and Abraham Villalobos MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University student-athlete Abraham Villalobos, a forward on the men’s soccer team, has made a comeback this year to the team after suffering a severe Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)...

Pictured: Dr. Ruth Lautenbach MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University announces the renaming of two of its athletic facilities. Effective immediately, the Old PE Building will be renamed Ruth Lautenbach Hall, while the New PE Building will be known as the Wolves...

The Western Oregon University Alumni Awards nominations are NOW OPEN! This is your chance to recognize fellow alumni who have made a remarkable impact. The WOU Alumni Board is excited to announce new award categories this year. We encourage you to consider who among...

MONMOUTH, Ore. – The Western Oregon University Foundation released its annual report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The report includes total contributions to the Foundation for 2024-2025, highlights the impact of scholarships, student aid, and competitive grants, and...

MONMOUTH, Ore. – The Western Oregon Football Hall of Fame inducted 11 individuals and the 2007 team on Saturday during the Wolves’ season-opening win over Southern Oregon at McArthur Field. The 2007 team finished 9-2 on the season and was invited to the Dixie...

WASHINGTON – The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) has chosen 26 distinguished higher education professionals for its 2025–2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) cohort. Western Oregon University’s Provost Jose Coll is part of this...

Every year, our Peter and the Wolves team proudly participates in the Hood to Coast Relay, honoring the legacy of the late Peter Courtney. A former Oregon State Legislator, long-time WOU employee, and dedicated donor, Peter served as a special assistant to six WOU...