Western Oregon University seniors honored for outstanding achievements

Western Oregon University seniors honored for outstanding achievements

MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University announces the 2026 Outstanding Graduate Undergraduate Awards recipients. The students will be recognized at the commencement ceremony on June 13, where they will have the opportunity to give a short speech.   Below are the...

The 2026 Western Oregon University Pastega Award recipients announced

The 2026 Western Oregon University Pastega Award recipients announced

Pictured from left to right: Ya-Fang Cheng, Tad Shannon, Barb Peña, President Jesse Peters, Provost Jose Coll, Ryan Topper, and Paula Verdegaal-Taylor. Monmouth, Ore. —Western Oregon University proudly announces the 2026 Mario & Alma Pastega Award recipients. This...

Western Oregon University announces Commencement on June 13

Western Oregon University announces Commencement on June 13

Monmouth, Ore. —Western Oregon University announces its 2026 commencement on Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m. on McArthur Field. Over 1,084 students are eligible to walk across the stage and graduate, completing a significant milestone in their lives. Four Outstanding...

Randi Storch named Interim Provost for Western Oregon University

Randi Storch named Interim Provost for Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Ore. —Western Oregon University announces that Randi Storch, Ph.D., will serve as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs beginning July 1, following the departure of current Provost Jose Coll, who will assume the role of President at Western...

Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston visits Western Oregon University

Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston visits Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Ore. —Western Oregon University and Write Place welcomed Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston for a reading and discussion of her work on Thursday, April 30 at Western Oregon University’s campus. Community members, faculty, staff and students packed the...