Eastern Oregon University News

Students attending any of Oregon's seven public universities can expect to pay about 5 percent more next year.

Eastern Oregon University students, from left, Daniel Wagner, Kelsy Carson, Brittanie Sorenson and Emily Smith discuss the potential effects EOU's proposed cuts to staff and programs could have on their educational goals at the university.

I should not even be writing this today. If you look at all the data and research, the likelihood that I would end up graduating from college, be editor-in-chief of the college newspaper or even graduate from high school is pretty low.

Fourteen of the best and the brightest educators and education staff members at public schools in Union County will be honored in a big way Wednesday at Eastern Oregon University.

Eastern Oregon University 30-year average income versus the total cost: $100,400 Average total cost to earn a 2012 bachelor's degree: $84,910 Average financial aid awarded: $4,852 The average university graduate is expected to leave college with $25,000 in debt , which makes finding the best value a priority for many students and their families.

President Bob Davies speaks about proposed budget cuts and adjustments that would stabilize Eastern Oregon University's budget during a presentation Thursday before faculty, staff and students.

It's time for Oregon to recognize the importance of quality, affordable higher education.

With costs escalating for students, the EOU Foundation has become more important than ever.

Incumbent Robin Maille is being challenged by Christopher Woodworth for the Zone 3, Position 5 spot, and Dayneen Koopman and Mike Gekas are vying for the Zone 3, Position 4 seat.

Flanked by Tom Insko , president of the EOU Foundation Board of Directors, and Eastern Oregon University president Bob Davies , Cindy Olson accepts recognition for her parents', Charles and Rhoda Chollet, posthumous donation of $934,000 to the EOU Foundation during the EOU Foundation President's Gala Friday.

A Michigan reception was held at Fore Lakes Golf Club on August 12, 2012. Jessie is a native Oregonian and a 2000 graduate of Paisley High School.

Union County unemployment dropped from 10.4 percent to 9.7 percent from February to March, according to preliminary data released by WorkSource Oregon last week.

Union County Chamber of Commerce Executive Officer Judy Hector submitted her letter of resignation Wednesday after nearly five years with the chamber.

Such is the case with a proposed Baker City ordinance that would prohibit people from using tobacco products - including smokeless chewing tobacco - in city-owned parks and recreation areas, including the Leo Adler Memorial Parkway.