MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 announces that Melanie Landon-Hays, Ph.D., has been named Acting Dean of the College of Education, effective immediately. Landon-Hays, a faculty member in the College of Education at Western since 2013, brings extensive...
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乐播视频 announces recipients of nature writing prize
Pictured from left to right, Malia Vican and Sadie Latimer. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 is proud to announce the second annual Loie Bunse Prize for Nature Writing winners, which recognizes exceptional student writing that reflects a deep engagement with...
乐播视频 to host fifth annual Hispanic Serving Institution Summit
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 will host the fifth annual Hispanic Serving Institution Summit on April 17, 2026. This year鈥檚 summit will highlight how data can inform, align, and advance commitment to serving students. Following the previous four years,...
The Research Institute at 乐播视频 was awarded the Rural Learning Facility Improvement Grant from the Ford Family Foundation
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The Research Institute at 乐播视频 is pleased to announce the receipt of its fourth Rural Facility Improvement Grant from the Ford Family Foundation, totaling $1,482,500. This funding will support ongoing efforts since 2021 to enhance...
乐播视频 to remove Cesar Chavez name from student leadership conference
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� In light of recent, deeply troubling reports regarding Cesar Chavez, 乐播视频 will remove his name from its annual student leadership conference to protect the integrity of the event鈥檚 mission to create a space where students can...
乐播视频 alum nominated for 2026鈥�2027 Oregon Teacher of the Year
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� Sonali Salgado Soto, a 乐播视频 alum of the FLEX Program (Flexible Licensure Educator Pathways), and Master鈥檚 of Education Scholar programs, has been nominated for the 2026鈥�2027 Oregon Teacher of the Year. This nomination celebrates...
乐播视频 takes a bold step towards enhancing student success with Gardner Institute’s strategic support
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 announces its selection to participate in the Sensemaking & Strategic Prioritization process with the Gardner Institute. This program, made possible through the generous support of the Gates Foundation, focuses on...
TEDxMtHood to take place at 乐播视频 on May 16
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 will host TEDxMtHood on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This year鈥檚 event theme “For the Common Good,” will spotlight influential speakers and performers dedicated to addressing solutions that impact the shared challenges...
Students collaborate with community partners to create care packages for foster children
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频鈥檚 Student Engagement and Student Media groups teamed up with Every Child Polk Yamhill, a program of REACH Northwest, for the Boxes of Hope project this past November. This initiative allowed Western students to create care...
乐播视频 announces the 2026 Alumni Award recipients
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥斃植ナ悠� is proud to announce that it has selected seven honorees for its annual Alumni Awards. Awarded to deserving alumni since 1985, the 乐播视频 Alumni Awards are among the most prestigious awards presented by the...
乐播视频 welcomes alum Jude Ellis as new Social Media Manager
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥斃植ナ悠� alum Jude Ellis has been hired as the new Social Media & Video Content Manager. Ellis brings a wealth of experience in social media strategy and content creation to the university鈥檚 marketing and communications team....
Students support Independence Heritage Museum through vital textile preservation work
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The 乐播视频 History Club collaborated with the Independence Heritage Museum to assist in photographing the city鈥檚 textile collection. This effort supports a crucial update to the museum’s database, which has faced delays due to...
Dance students team up with California’s Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 (WOU) dance students recently had the opportunity to collaborate with the visiting Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company (NRDC) as part of the Smith Fine Arts Series. In the week leading up to their January performance at Rice...
乐播视频 Earth Science Alumni Society affinity group announces fundraiser field trip
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The Earth Science Alumni Society Affinity Group at 乐播视频 is thrilled to announce a Camping and Rafting Weekend on the Deschutes River from Friday evening, June 19, to Sunday morning, June 21, 2026. This exciting event aims to...
Center on Early Learning Support and Innovation at 乐播视频 receives $1.12 million in federal funding
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The Center on Early Learning Support and Innovation at The Research Institute at 乐播视频 is set to receive $1.12 million through the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care鈥檚 (DELC) Preschool Development Grant (PDG). This...
乐播视频 students named to 2025 fall term honor roll
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 announces the undergraduate students named to the Honor Roll and President鈥檚 list for their academic honors for the fall 2025 term. In recognition of academic achievement, the university makes public at the close of each term...
乐播视频 selects Michelle Alpie Strowbridge as Career Center Director
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Alpie Strowbridge, Ph.D., as the new Director of the Center for Professional Pathways, which is the career center at Western. Before joining 乐播视频,...
Oregon Dept. of Veterans Affairs awards grant to 乐播视频 to enhance support for student veterans
Pictured from LTR: WOU student veterans Cole Hendren, Sebastian Lynch, and Ethan Staubach. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� Oregon Department of Veterans鈥� Affairs (ODVA) awarded grants totaling $800,000 to expand campus veteran resource centers and enhance services for student...
WOU Occupational Therapy faculty Salvati honored with Sybil Hedrick Park Award of Merit
Pictured: Brianne Salvati, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at 乐播视频. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� Brianne Salvati, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at 乐播视频, has been awarded The Sybil Hedrick Park Award of Merit...
58th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting set for Dec. 5 at 乐播视频
The giant sequoia at 乐播视频 was planted by the graduating class of 1887 and is decorated annually for the holidays. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The 58th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Western Oregon...
Leadership program cultivates career and leadership advancement at 乐播视频
Pictured: Anabel Manzo, Executive Assistant to the Provost of 乐播视频 MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频’s Executive Assistant to the Provost, Anabel Manzo, has been selected to participate in a rigorous and impactful leadership...
WOU women’s soccer selected for NCAA Tournament for first time in school history
Photo by Eddie Bruning. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The Western Oregon women’s soccer team for the first time in school history was selected to the NCAA Tournament as the Wolves picked up the No. 6 seed in the West Region and will take on a familiar foe in No. 3 Simon...
乐播视频 hosts week-long tribute to Veterans
Pictured LTR: Logan Doefler, director of Veterans Resource Center, and Gianna Villanueva, student veteran and president of Student Veterans of America MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 is committed to supporting veterans as they pursue their educational and...
乐播视频 celebrates First-Generation Student Week
Pictured LTR: Arianna Velasco, Cecilia Rodriguez, and Avery Gonzalez MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� Every year, universities nationwide celebrate First-Generation Student Day on November 8. Once again, 乐播视频 is dedicating an entire week of workshops and...
Honoring Excellence: 乐播视频 and Unitus Community Credit Union acknowledge Bilingual Scholarship recipients
Pictured from LTR: Juan Larios, Addison Berry, Jose Contreras, Evelyn Estrada, Alessandra Cervantes Ramirez, Monserrat Alvarez Hernandez, and Araceli Cruz. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频, in partnership with Unitus Community Credit Union, hosted a...
乐播视频’s orientation program Destination Western helps retain students
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 proudly announces the successful completion of its annual Destination Western program, with nearly 160 students participating and successfully transitioning into university life. Destination Western is an immersive,...
Spend an evening with WOU鈥檚 women’s and men’s basketball teams at the 2nd annual Hoop & Howl event
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 hosts its 2nd annual Hoop & Howl event on October 21 in the Wolves Athletic Center (formerly known as the New PE Building), for an exciting evening presented by Homestead Property Management in support of our men’s...
乐播视频 kicks off Homecoming Week
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 will once again hold its annual homecoming week, a tradition that brings alumni, students, and the community together for a fun-filled week of festivities and school spirit. This year鈥檚 homecoming week begins on October 13...
乐播视频 welcomes three new trustees
Pictured LTR: Susanna Winkler and Bianca Espain Aceves. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The 乐播视频 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...
Empowering the Next Generation: WOU alumnus Kevin Alejandrez champions community support and student success
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 alumnus Kevin Alejandrez鈥檚 journey at 乐播视频 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...
Scoring against adversity: WOU student-athlete Abraham Villalobos celebrates first goal after overcoming severe health crisis
Pictured: Coach Behonick and Abraham Villalobos MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 student-athlete Abraham Villalobos, a forward on the men鈥檚 soccer team, has made a comeback this year to the team after suffering a severe Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)...
乐播视频 renames athletic facilities
Pictured: Dr. Ruth Lautenbach MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 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...
乐播视频 Alumni Awards nominations now open through October 31, 2025
The 乐播视频 Alumni Awards nominations are听NOW OPEN! This is your chance to recognize fellow alumni who have made a remarkable impact. The WOU Alumni Board is excited to announce听new award categories听this year. We encourage you to consider who among...
乐播视频 Foundation releases 2024-25 annual report
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The 乐播视频 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...
11 individuals, 2007 team inducted into WOU Football Hall of Fame
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 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...
WOU Provost joins innovative leadership initiative to enhance student success
WASHINGTON 鈥� The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) has chosen 26 distinguished higher education professionals for its 2025鈥�2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) cohort. 乐播视频鈥檚 Provost Jose Coll is part of this...
WOU’s Peter and the Wolves finish strong in Hood to Coast Relay
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...
乐播视频 earns national recognition for commitment to first-generation student success
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥撎鼺irstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, recently announced 乐播视频 as one of sixty new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2025-26. To be selected as a FirstGen Forward Network Member,...
乐播视频 inducts 21 new members into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Pictured Left-to-Right: Front Row: Shannon Kuuipolani Mele Ravins, Sydney Teachworth, Gisela Morales, Alexandra Brooks, Hyung-sim Grimm. Back Row: Lily Snyder, Areli Santos Gomez, Katherine Marshall, Clayton Lynch, Brooke Lopez, Deborah Ashon-Imoroa, Martin Hainz,...
乐播视频 Foundation drives creativity
Cristian Mendez Garcia speaking at Art & Wine Fundraiser. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The 乐播视频 Foundation, in partnership with the art and design department, successfully hosted its second annual Art and Wine fundraiser on Saturday, August 2, raising...
New WOU Foundation Board Members announced
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The 乐播视频 Foundation announces four new board members, effective July 1. The board is the governing body of the WOU Foundation and has fiduciary responsibility for the oversight of the Foundation. New board members are as follows:...
乐播视频 announces Spring 2025 Honor Roll
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 announces the undergraduate students named to the Honor Roll and President鈥檚 list for their academic honors for the spring 2025 term. In recognition of academic achievement, the university makes public at the close of each...
乐播视频 to host national training in emerging Protactile Language with DeafBlind Community
Written by C.M. Hall MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 will host pioneering training sessions from August 7 to 20 in the language of Protactile (PT), an emerging language within the DeafBlind community. While traditional American Sign Language is a visual...
Cultivating Future Leaders: Robust program for aspiring academic officers
Pictured, left to right: Chelle Batchelor and Judy Sylva. 听Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� Chelle Batchelor, dean of the Library and Academic Innovation, and Judy Sylva, associate provost of Academic Effectiveness and Accreditation Liaison Officer for...
Apple Box Children’s Theater produces free plays at 乐播视频
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� Apple Box Children’s Theater is excited to announce their upcoming performance of 鈥淭he Magic Flute,鈥� a (non-singing) adaptation of the Mozart Opera by Steven Foggell. The performances are free, July 10-12, 6 PM, at the...
Smith Fine Arts Series launches with an exquisite fusion of performances for everyone
Photo by The Arcadian Wild 听Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The 2025-2026 Smith Fine Arts Series kicks off in September at 乐播视频鈥檚 Rice Auditorium, promising to enchant and inspire audiences with a vibrant array of music and dance...
InsideTrack unveils new initiative to elevate Latino student success at Western
Mission-driven nonprofit InsideTrack launches Strive initiative to boost Latino student success and institutional capacity at colleges and universities on the cusp of HSI designation. Learn...
乐播视频鈥檚 Halley Read receives prestigious Occupational Therapy honor
Pictured left to right: Halley Read, Ph.D., and听Katie O’Day, former听association听president of OTA. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� Halley Read, Ph.D., capstone coordinator of the Occupational Therapy program at 乐播视频, was the recipient of the Grace Black...
乐播视频 Class of 1975 honored at commencement
Pictured from left to right: Carol Bartholomew Miller, Sharon Baugh, and Sheila Daniels 听Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 celebrated the 50th anniversary of three members of the class of 1975 at commencement, who were honored as...
乐播视频 seniors honored for exceptional achievements
听Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 announces the 2025 Outstanding Graduate Undergraduate Awards recipients. The students will be recognized at the commencement ceremony on June 15, and they will have the opportunity to give a short...
乐播视频 Wolves Athletic Auction exceeded expectations
Pictured: Keynote speaker and student athlete, Tony Salinas. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥摾植ナ悠� hosted the 39th Annual Wolves Athletic Auction presented by Oregon State Credit Union on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The event drew approximately 300 attendees to the...
乐播视频 announces new College of Education Dean
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥揟heresa Hickey, Ph.D., has been selected as the new dean of the College of Education at 乐播视频, effective June 30, 2025. Previously, Hickey was the associate dean of the College of Social Sciences and...
4 Spirits Distillery launches scholarship for combat Veterans at 乐播视频
Pictured LTR: Dawson Officer, Gianni Villanueva, and Director of WOU’s Veterans Resource Center Logan Doerfler听 Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥摾植ナ悠� has received a new scholarship from 4 Spirits Distillery and 4 Spirits Foundation....
乐播视频 advocates for critical funding at State Capitol
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� On Thursday, May 15, over 80 students, staff, faculty, and alumni from 乐播视频 participated in the university’s first Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. The day featured the Western Oregon Voices...
乐播视频 announces winners of poetry prize
Pictured LTR: Carla Macedo, Guthrie Romas, and Aubrey Laine Baker MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The English Department at 乐播视频 is proud to announce the 2025 Peter Sears Poetry Prize winners. This year marks a historic moment for the competition, with a...
乐播视频 announces Teresa Alonso Le贸n as the 2025 Commencement Speaker
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore.听 乐播视频 announces its 2025 commencement on Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m. on the MacArthur Field. Over 1,240 students are eligible to walk across the stage and graduate, completing a significant milestone in...
乐播视频 announces the T.H. Gentle Professor of Education
Pictured: Ken Carano Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� Ken Carano, Ph.D., has been selected as the T.H. Gentle Professor of Education for the 2025-2026 academic year at 乐播视频. A Division of Education and Leadership professor, Carano...
C茅sar E. Ch谩vez Leadership Conference returns to 乐播视频
Pictured LTR: Alejandra Campoverdi and Raul Sagrero Gaona MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 hosted the 30th annual C茅sar E. Ch谩vez Leadership Conference (CECLC) to full capacity for the first time since 2019 earlier this month. More than 950 participants came...
乐播视频鈥檚 first Block Party takes place May 17
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥揟he 乐播视频 Alumni Board is thrilled to announce the inaugural block party, set to take place on Saturday, May 17. This event is open to all alumni, students, faculty, staff, community members, and friends.听 鈥淲e鈥檙e so excited to throw...
The 乐播视频 2025 Pastega Award recipients announced
Pictured LTR: Cara Groshong, Pres. Peters, Mike LeMaster, Camila Gabaldon, Jamie Marroquin, Amy Dawson, and Provost Coll Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥摾植ナ悠� proudly announces the 2025 Mario & Alma Pastega Awards recipients. This is...
乐播视频 announces Winter 2025 Honor Roll
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 announces the undergraduate students named to the Honor Roll and President鈥檚 list for their academic honors for the winter 2025 term. In recognition of academic achievement, the university makes public at the close of each...
The 39th annual Wolves Athletic Auction takes place on May 31
LTR: Hannah Rispler and Randi Lydum at the 2024 Athletic Auction Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥摾植ナ悠� is pleased to announce that the 39th annual Wolves Athletic Auction presented by Oregon State Credit Union will be held Saturday, May...
乐播视频 showcases undergraduate research on May 29
Pictured: AES students presenting at the 2024 AES Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. The 乐播视频 Program for Undergraduate Research Experiences (PURE) is proud to announce that its 19th annual Academic Excellence Showcase will occur in person...
Oregon State Credit Union Donates $50,000 to 乐播视频鈥檚 Student Success Center
LTR: Laurie Roe, OSCU Senior VP Community and Government Relations; WOU President Jesse Peters, Jordan Carpenter, OSCU Monmouth Branch Manager; Katie Wojke, WOU VP of Advancement; Pansy Kemp, OSCU Events and Volunteer Program Manager; Ashley Wilson; Community...
乐播视频 announces winners of the first annual nature writing prize
Pictured LTR: Aubrey Baker and Isabel Lesher MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频鈥檚 Write Place is proud to announce the first annual Loie Bunse Prize for Nature Writing winners, which recognizes exceptional student writing that reflects a deep engagement with...
乐播视频 becomes Oregon鈥檚 first public, four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution
Pictured LTR: Students Arlette Moreno Escamilla and Allison Lopez Martinez, Dr. Gina Garcia (2025 HSI Summit Keynote Speaker), and students Erika Aguilar Moreno, and Alex Gutierrez. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 is now the first public, four-year...
乐播视频 Campus Recreation opens doors to Community College students with new Club Sport Player Pass
Pictured: WOU’s Men’s and Women+’s Rugby teams Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 乐播视频 Campus Recreation has launched a new WOU Club Sport membership option called the Club Sport Player Pass. The pass is available to local...
From classroom to spotlight: 乐播视频 Dance takes center stage with Rainbow Dance Theatre
Pictured: WOU dance majors Olivia Robbins and Christine Anders MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频鈥檚 Darryl Thomas, professor of Dance, is the co-artistic director, alongside Valerie Bergman, of a local professional dance company called Rainbow Dance Theatre....
Randi Storch appointed Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� Randi Storch, Ph.D., has been selected as the new Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at 乐播视频, effective June 30. Storch brings a wealth of experience in history education, collective bargaining, and faculty...
乐播视频 students take center stage at wildlife research conference
Pictured: Biology and Aquarium Science majors with Professor Gareth Hopkins MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 students majoring in Biology and Aquarium Science attended the Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society鈥檚 Annual Conference in Salem, accompanied by...
Kat Martinez hired as Center Director for Workforce and Systems Development at 乐播视频
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The Research Institute at 乐播视频 is pleased to announce the appointment of Kat Martinez, MPA, as the new Director for the Center on Workforce and Systems Development. In this pivotal role, Martinez will...
乐播视频 Center for Graduate Studies now in Salem
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore.鈥斃植ナ悠� is excited to announce that its Salem building, formerly WOU: Salem and the Vick Building, will now be recognized as the Center for Graduate Studies. This dedicated hub will serve as a resource for...
乐播视频 to host 4th annual Hispanic Serving Institution Summit
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 will host the fourth annual Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Summit on April 18, 2025. This year鈥檚 summit will focus on institutional change and what it means to create change. Following the previous three years, this...
Linguistics Competition opens doors for high school students
LTR: Magnolia Rush and Prof. Rob Troyer Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore.鈥斃植ナ悠� hosted the North American Computational Linguistics Open (NACLO) this January, an educational competition where high school students solve complex linguistic...
Oregon TRIO Day shines at 乐播视频
Pictured LTR: TRIO Students Jackie Contreras, Logan Fedrici, and Kiara Washington MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 proudly celebrates National TRIO Day on Friday, February 28. Governor Kotek has declared this day as Oregon TRIO Day in recognition of these...
乐播视频 enhances anatomy education with cutting-edge cadaver technology
Pictured LTR: OTD students Oviya Manivakkam Vivekanand and Aaron Hanible听 Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore.鈥斃植ナ悠� integrates Anatomage technology into its Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, providing students with unparalleled...
WOU鈥檚 Earth and Environmental Science Program Secures $420,000 NSF Grant for research and hands-on learning
Photo: Natural Science Club at Smith Rock State Park Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥揂s part of project implementation related to the grant awarded from the National Science Foundation Division of Research, Innovation, Synergies and Education last year, the...
Alum receives prestigious California Educator Award
Photo credit: Milken Educator Awards Santa Monica, Calif.听鈥� 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...
乐播视频 offers free tax preparation services to the community
Pictured: Lizette Ibarra, student MONMOUTH, OR – 乐播视频 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...
乐播视频 Giving Day takes place March 4
Photo credit: 乐播视频 Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore.鈥斃植ナ悠� 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...
The Research Institute at 乐播视频 receives Ford Family Foundation grant to support childcare providers
Photo credit: Pixabay Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore.鈥擳he Research Institute at 乐播视频 announced that it has been awarded the Rural Early Learning Facility Improvement Grant from the Ford Family Foundation to continue its vital work in...
乐播视频 Theatre Department to present a new perspective on a classic play.
Pictured LTR: Ella Rains, Sergio Palomar, Elliot Grass, Brady Allen. Photo by Thaliya Rodriguez MONMOUTH, Ore.鈥擡arly this spring, 乐播视频 proudly presents its theatrical production of Stef Smith鈥檚 鈥淣ora: A Doll鈥檚 House鈥�. Directed by Kindra...
Kwabena Boakye selected as Vice President for Administration and Finance
University Marketing and CommunicationsMaureen Brakke, 503-838-9329Brittany Kima, 503-838-8163 MONMOUTH, Ore.鈥擜fter a thorough search assisted by Anthem Executive, a national search firm, Kwabena Boakye has been selected as the new Vice President for Administration...
Burlingham Trust contributes $50K to support student resources at 乐播视频
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore.鈥擳he Burlingham Trust recently granted $50K toward supporting the new Student Success Center at 乐播视频. With a significant proportion of Western鈥檚 students, faculty and staff, and alumni coming from Marion...
乐播视频 announces fall 2024 Honor Roll
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 announces the undergraduate students named to the Honor Roll and President鈥檚 list for their academic honors for the fall 2024 term. In recognition of academic achievement, the university makes public at the close of each term...
Maps Community Foundation donates $25K toward student success at 乐播视频
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore.鈥擬aps Community Foundation, the community giving arm of Maps Credit Union, is proud to announce its generous donation of $25,000 toward supporting the new Student Success Center at 乐播视频. This vital support...
乐播视频 to host annual Family Weekend with new all-inclusive pass
MONMOUTH, Ore.鈥斃植ナ悠� welcomes students and their families to campus for Family Weekend, an annual celebration of connection, community, and fun. After a four-year hiatus, this cherished event returns, taking place February 28 through March 2, 2025,...
Joy Brown selected as new Director of Admissions at 乐播视频
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 is pleased to announce the selection of Joy Brown as the new director of admissions, effective January 22. With nearly a decade of experience in higher education, Brown brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new...
乐播视频 provides valuable research opportunities to undergraduate students
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥揟he Program for Undergraduate Research Experiences (PURE) at 乐播视频 supports and promotes undergraduate research for students in an open, inclusive, and ethical manner.听 PURE celebrates and facilitates undergraduate hands-on learning...
乐播视频 Provost Faculty Fellows announced
Pictured: LTR: Melanie Landon-Hays, Ph.D., David Szpakowski, Ph.D., Feier Hou, Ph.D., and Patricia Gimenez-Eguibar, Ph.D. Not pictured: Kristen Pratt, Ph.D. Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥摾植ナ悠碘�檚 Office of the Provost launched a new...
乐播视频 launches $20M fundraising campaign to bolster student success
Pictured LTR: President Jesse Peters, Jan and Mike Morgan, Wolves Rising Campaign co-chairs, and Katie Wojke, Vice President of Advancement & Executive Director of the WOU Foundation Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥揙n Saturday, December 14, 2024, Western...
乐播视频 students receive award from the American Red Cross for lifesaving actions
听LTR: Zachary Hammerle, Sophia Espinoza, Mimi Swetish, and Robert Shidek. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 students Robert Shidek, Mimi Swetish, and Sophia Espinoza, along with Western鈥檚 Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Zachary Hammerle, were at Smith...
乐播视频 empowers faculty with culturally sustaining pedagogy initiative
Pictured from LTR: Jaclyn Caires-Hurley, Jennifer Vaughn, Leanne Merrill, and Melissa Cannon. Not pictured: Carmen Caceda, Kathleen Connolly, Patricia Flatt, Sue Kunda, Omar Melchor-Ayala, Christopher Solario, and Kendra Taylor.听 MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� Western Oregon...
乐播视频 awarded $650K Latinx Student Success Grant
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥摾植ナ悠碘�檚 College of Education has been awarded a $650,000 Latinx Student Success Grant from the Oregon Department of Education, to enhance partnerships with Central School District and the communities of...
乐播视频’s Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade Set for December 6
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥摾植ナ悠�, in collaboration with the Monmouth Business Association will host the 57th annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6, a beloved event that brings joy and unity to campus and the community....
乐播视频 provides drivers education training for the state
Photo courtesy of Pixabay MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 supports The Oregon Department of Transportation鈥檚 Safety Office by administering the required training to become an ODOT-approved driving instructor through the state鈥檚 Traffic Safety Education...
乐播视频 receives $2M to address shortage of Spanish-English behavioral and mental health professionals
University Marketing and CommunicationsMaureen Brakke, 503-838-9329Brittany Kima, 503-838-8163 MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� Building upon 乐播视频鈥檚 success in educating bilingual teachers to serve Oregon鈥檚 diverse communities, the university has been awarded a...
乐播视频 opens new family portal website
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥揝ending your child to college is an incredible journey, but staying connected with their campus life can be challenging for many families. That鈥檚 why 乐播视频 is introducing something truly special! We鈥檙e...
Honoring service: Veterans Week celebrations at 乐播视频
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 is committed to supporting veterans as they pursue their educational and career goals. Every year, events and activities celebrate and honor veterans during Veterans Week. This year, Veterans Week is from November 8 through...
乐播视频 takes the lead as the first public university in Oregon to join first-generation student honor society
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥摾植ナ悠� is the first public university in Oregon to join the Tri-Alpha honor society specifically for first-generation college students. Nearly 50 percent of Western鈥檚 student body identifies as...
乐播视频 and Unitus Credit Union celebrate Bilingual Scholarship recipients
Pictured from LTR: Nicole Davison Le贸n, Aimee Berg, Maria Guadalupe Salazar, Vanessa Quintero, Keysel Corea-San Ermeterio, Miriam Herrera Hernandez, and Steven Stapp. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 in partnership with Unitus Credit Union, hosted a...
乐播视频 First-Generation Student Week celebrates students first in their families to attend college
Pictured from LTR: Raul Sagrero Gaona, Cecilia Rodriguez, Elizabeth Alvarez Mendoza, Cheyanne Ortiz, Shanti Rosales, Mayra Valencia, Tamiya Mitchell, Carlos Urenda, and Kayla Kepa. Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥揊irst-generation college students play a...
Ford Family Foundation grant bolsters early childhood education partnership between 乐播视频 and Clackamas Community College
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 and Clackamas Community College have collaborated on a joint early childhood bilingual pathway partnership that actively supports and recruits Clackamas Community College graduates ready to complete...
乐播视频 announces the 2024 Alumni Award recipients
Alumni awards that will be presented to recipents MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The 乐播视频 Alumni Awards recognize outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and professions. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients are Joanne...
Over 50 new scholars recognized for their academic excellence and commitment to diversity
Diversity scholars 24-25 Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频鈥檚 Multicultural Student Services and Programs (MSSP) hosted its annual Diversity Scholars recognition celebration for the 2024-2025 academic year dedicated to celebrating...
乐播视频 partners with Latin茅 Brewery to support Latin茅 student-athlete scholarships
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 and Xicha Brewing, the Pacific Northwest鈥檚 only Latin茅 brewery located in West Salem, Oregon, collaborated on a 乐播视频-specific beer called Mi Familia, representing the familial...
乐播视频 celebrates Homecoming week
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 will kick off its annual homecoming week, a tradition that brings alumni, students, and the local community together for a fun-filled week of festivities and school spirit. This year鈥檚 homecoming week begins on October 21 and...
Central High School seniors with 3.0 GPA guaranteed admission and scholarships at 乐播视频
Photo credit: Central High School Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 and Central High School announce a new direct admission program for graduating seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher. These students are guaranteed admission to Western...
Graduate Studies & Research Dean Breeann Flesch presents on AI to Congress in DC
LTR: Dr. Breeann Flesch; 乐播视频, Dr. Brian Hall; Champlain College, and Dr. Roberto Flores; Christopher Newport College Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频鈥檚 Graduate Studies & Research interim Dean Breeann...
乐播视频鈥檚 Cristian Mendez Garcia selected for HACU鈥檚 Enlace Mid-level Leadership Program
SAN ANTONIO 鈥� The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is pleased to announce the second cohort of its Enlace Mid-level Leadership Program. Fifty-four participants have been selected to begin the program this fall. Cristian Mendez Garcia, assistant...
Annual Tree Planting and Celebration of Trees at 乐播视频
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 is proud to announce its annual tree planting and celebration of trees event on September 27 at noon. This event is part of Western鈥檚 recognition as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution by the Arbor Day Foundation and...
乐播视频 welcomes seven new trustees
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. The 乐播视频 Board of Trustees recently welcomed seven new trustees after being nominated by Governor Tina Kotek and confirmed by The Oregon State Senate on September 25, 2024.听 The new trustees are as follows:...
A new brew supporting 乐播视频 football to launch at Parallel 45 Brewing
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥摾植ナ悠� Foundation in partnership with Parallel 45 Brewing is excited to announce the launch of a new WOU beer, this Friday, September 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Parallel 45 Brewing in Independence.听 This event...
Four Generations of 乐播视频 Alumni: A Legacy of Tradition and Pride
LTR: Darian M. Noll with grandparents Karin and Ronald T. Noll MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 alumnus Galen B. Nielsen 鈥�66, embarked on a journey of education and service that would span four generations at Western. In 1965, Nielsen and his wife, Louise,...
乐播视频鈥檚 Destination Western program kicks off
Destination Western’s 23-24 cohort MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频鈥檚 2024 Destination Western Program starts September 11 through September 20. Destination Western is an all-expenses paid ten-day residential bridge orientation program designed to help...
乐播视频 announces 2024-2025 Smith Fine Arts Series
Photo by Lucia Micarelli & Leo Amuedo听 MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥揂 half-dozen music and dance groups will delight and amaze audiences with their diverse styles and world-class abilities during the 2024-25 Smith Fine Arts Series beginning in October at Western Oregon...
乐播视频 Foundation Annual Report 2023-2024
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥揟he 乐播视频 Foundation released its annual report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The report includes total contributions to the Foundation for 2023-2024, and recent budgetary year results on Endowment, Scholarships, and Competitive...
WCPI: Leading the Way in Community Policing Innovation
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� Since 1996, 乐播视频 has housed a national public safety training and technical assistance institute, called the Western Community Policing Institute.听 WCPI has been at the forefront of providing innovative training and technical...
Oregon Universities Partner with Taiwan鈥檚 Wenzao University
Photo: Rick Bailey; president at SOU, Kelly Ryan; president at EOU, Sheila Clough; chair of the SOU Board of Trustees, Jesse Peters; president at WOU, Nagi Naganathan; president at OIT.Photo credit: Wenzao University KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan 鈥� The Presidents of Oregon鈥檚...
Angela Fasana Elected New Chair of WOU Board of Trustees
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥揟he 乐播视频 Board of Trustees recently elected Angela Fasana to serve as the third board chair.听 Fasana has been a 乐播视频 Board of Trustee since July 2022, (her current term ends June 30, 2026) and serves on the...
Adeya Powell Joins WOU as Institutional Research Director
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥摾植ナ悠� has named Adeya Powell, Ph.D., the new Institutional Research Director, effective August 30, 2024. Powell holds a doctorate in Research, Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics from the University of...
乐播视频 announces spring 2024 Honor Roll
MONMOUTH, Ore.听鈥� 乐播视频 announces the undergraduate students that have been named to the Honor Roll and President鈥檚 list for their academic honors for spring 2024. In recognition of academic achievement, the university makes public at the close of...
WOU-Chemeketa Partnership for Master鈥檚 Degree
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥摾植ナ悠� and Chemeketa Community College recently established a streamlined path for students enrolled in Chemeketa鈥檚 Bachelor of Applied Science program to further their education and career prospects through...
New Board Members Join 乐播视频 Foundation
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频鈥檚 Foundation announces three new board members: Brenda Rocio Martinez, Jordan Carpenter, and Miranda Garrison 鈥�09. Brenda Rocio Martinez is a first-generation student from Woodburn and currently serves as the Associated...
Professor Ronnie Taylor Releases Album About His Life, ‘That One Black Kid’
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥摾植ナ悠� Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Ronnie Taylor recently released a music album, That One Black Kid, under the name Dr. PDX.The album is autobiographical and includes music chronicling his...
$50K Grant for WOU鈥檚 Abby鈥檚 House Supports Local Needs
Pictured from left to right: Pamala Warren-Chase, SMCF Administrative Assistant, Camille Mercier, SMCF Board of Trustees, Katie Wojke, Vice President of Advancement, 乐播视频, Victoria Ernst, SMCF Board of Trustees, Brenda Tuomi, SCMF Board Chair...
WOU Welcomes Teams for 17th Oregon Game Project Challenge
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 hosted the 17th season of the Oregon Game Project Challenge, a video game development competition for middle and high school students.听 Each fall, OGPC announces a theme for the year鈥檚 competition, which is typically held in...
Jenifer Pardy ’22: Brigadier General in the Oregon National Guard
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 highlights the accomplishments of alum Jenifer Pardy 鈥�22, a brigadier general in the Oregon National Guard. Pardy received her master’s degree in organizational leadership from Western. During her time in the military,...
WOU Joins the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 officially joined the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) this month after a rigorous application process. COPLAC advances the aims of its member institutions and drives awareness of the...
乐播视频鈥檚 Peter Sears Poetry Prize 2024
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 celebrates the winners of the 9th annual Peter Sears Poetry Prize for undergraduate students.听 鈥淚t鈥檚 become a great literary tradition at Western,鈥� says Henry Hughes Ph.D., who administers the prize.听 鈥淚t launches young...
Annual Staff and Faculty Recognition Ceremony at WOU
Pictured: From left to right:听These individuals were recognized for 15 years of service: Ashley Schaumburg, Shawn Sellers, Michael Rose, Jenna Otto, Anna Mahony, Michael Freeman, President Peters, Julie Grammer, and Carmen Caceda. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� Western Oregon...
乐播视频 seniors recognized for outstanding accomplishments
Pictured: Isabella Morrill and Abigail Fisher at the Wolf Awards. Emily Sielen and Ana Clark not pictured. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 announces the student recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Graduate Undergraduate Awards. The students will be...
38th Annual Wolves Athletics Auction Raises $156k
Photo: Hannah Rispler (left) and Randi Lydum (right) Photography: Eddie Bruning MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 hosted the 38th Annual Wolves Athletic Auction presented by Oregon State Credit Union on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The event drew nearly 300...
乐播视频 Poet Wins Prestigious Prize
Pictured: Jasper Beck (left) and Henry Hughes Ph.D. (right) MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 student Jasper Beck, an English major, recently won the prestigious College Undergraduate Poetry Competition sponsored by the National Federation of State Poetry...
乐播视频 featured in Season 11 of The College Tour Now on Amazon Prime Video
Max Smoot-Brown, one of the ten WOU students to star in Episode 11. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 is featured in season 11 of The College Tour, a groundbreaking series from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy, and Burton Roberts, now...
Celebrating Faculty and Staff: 2024 Pastega Awards
Pictured: Starting from left back row: Ken Pastega, LouAnn Vickers, President Peters, Provost Jose Coll. Starting from left front row: Patricia Goldsworthy-Bishop Ph.D., Brooke Dolenc Nott Ph.D., Earlene Camarillo Ph.D. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 is...
High Schoolers Explore Culture at WOU’s Conexiones Event
Pictured: Western’s Mariachi Band performing MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 invited over 150 high school students to join the cultural event, Conexiones. The event鈥檚 keynote speaker was Oregon State Representative Nathan Sosa.听 Conexiones offered...
PURE Presents 乐播视频 Undergraduate Research on May 30
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. The 乐播视频 Program for Undergraduate Research Experiences (PURE) is proud to announce that its annual Academic Excellence Showcase will occur in person on Thursday, May 30. The showcase allows Western...
WOU Sponsors Monmouth Has Pride 2024 Through Grant
Photo credit: Monmouth Has Pride MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频, for the second consecutive year, is a partner sponsor for Monmouth Has Pride, hosted by the City of Monmouth. The sponsorship is part of a LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Grant, awarded to Western...
乐播视频 announces Congresswoman Andrea Salinas as commencement speaker
Pictured: Congresswoman Andrea Salinas. MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 announces its 2024 commencement on Saturday, June 15 at 10 a.m. on the MacArthur Field. Over 1,237 students are eligible to walk across the stage and graduate, completing a significant...
Natural Science Club Visits Death Valley National Park
Photo: Natural Science Club students at Death Valley National Park MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频鈥檚 Natural Science Club recently visited Death Valley National Park with Bryan Dutton, Ph.D., and Michael LeMaster, Ph.D., both biology professors who hosted...
乐播视频鈥檚 New Funding for Behavioral Health
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 was awarded funds by the Oregon State Legislature to enhance the state鈥檚 capacity to address behavioral and mental health workforce needs along with Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of...
Empowering Geoscience Students with NSF Grant
Written by Maureen Brakke Pictured: Earth and Environmental Science students in action on a spring volcanology field trip with Dr. Templeton. MONMOUTH, Ore. The 乐播视频 Earth and Environmental Science program recently secured a three-year GEOPAths...
乐播视频 announces the 38th annual Wolves Athletic Auction on June 1
Written by David Beasley, Ph. D. MONMOUTH, Ore. 乐播视频 is pleased to announce the 38th Annual Wolves Athletics Auction presented by Oregon State Credit Union will be held on Saturday, June 1.听 The Wolves Athletic Auction is the premiere fundraiser...
Justin Martin 鈥�96: Thriving as a Lobbyist and Business Owner
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 is proud to highlight the accomplishments of alum Justin Martin 鈥�96, a business owner and lobbyist. Martin received his bachelor’s in public policy and administration from Western, which helped him achieve career...
乐播视频 advances toward official Hispanic Serving Institution designation
Written by Maureen Brakke Pictured left to right: student panelist Moises Leal Zepeda, Brenda Rocio Martinez, America Joselyne Salazar Nava, Andy Rincon, and moderator Ricardo Lujan Valerio at the 2024 HSI Summit MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 announces...
乐播视频 adds new role to bolster Hispanic Serving Institution initiatives
Photo: Cristian Mendez Garcia Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore.听鈥� 乐播视频 recently added a new position of Assistant Director of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives in its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to support efforts to...
WOU Supports Multilingual Learners with Grant
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频 received a five-year grant from the US Department of Education through the Office of English Language Acquisition鈥檚 program Project PROMISE, which provides professional development for teachers both in-service and...
乐播视频 Board of Trustees approves tuition increase
Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� The 乐播视频 Board of Trustees convened on April 16 and 17 to consider and approve several items, including the tuition & fees for the 2024-25 academic year. The Tuition Advisory Committee, which includes...
乐播视频 rugby teams qualify for nationals
MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� 乐播视频鈥檚 men’s and women’s+ rugby clubs have qualified for the Rugby 7s Collegiate National Championships.听 This is the first time both teams qualified in the same year, and the first time Western鈥檚 women’s+ team...