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MONMOUTH, Ore. — Western Oregon University will host Homecoming and related events Oct. 22-24, including a lecture by former National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen García, a football game, two soccer games, the Athletics Hall of Fame, and music performances throughout the Homecoming weekend. García will speak as part of the Jensen Lecture Ser
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MONMOUTH, Ore. — The swimming pool at Western Oregon University is closed effective immediately for structural repairs. The work is expected to take around eight months, with reopening anticipated in late spring/early summer 2027. The project includes: Repairing the pool’s concrete shell Replacing the gutter coping Expanding the vinyl liner system Addressing
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MONMOUTH, Ore. — The Western Oregon Athletic Department is excited to announce its 2026 Wolves Athletics Hall of Fame class that includes football standout Chuck Burns ‘63, track and field stars Pro Escobedo ‘03 and Jennifer (Dunkin) Reinhardt ‘03, and the historic 1980-81 men’s basketball team. Registration is officially open to all Western alumni, fans, an
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MONMOUTH, Ore. — The 2026-2027 Smith Fine Arts Series kicks off this month at Western Oregon University’s Rice Auditorium. This season opens with Gaby Moreno , the Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning singer-songwriter whose soulful sound has graced stages alongside Tracy Chapman and Mavis Staples. Next, Canada’s most celebrated bluegrass act The Slocan Ramblers
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MONMOUTH, Ore. — The Western Oregon University Foundation has released its 2025-2026 Annual Impact Report . Like the institution it serves, the WOU Foundation makes a tremendous impact in the lives of students, helping them to earn their degrees while keeping costs manageable. Funds raised by the WOU Foundation directly benefit hundreds of WOU students, the
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MONMOUTH, Ore. — The Western Oregon University Foundation is proud to welcome four distinguished new members to its board of directors, effective July 1. The Foundation board serves as the governing body of the WOU Foundation, providing fiduciary oversight and strategic leadership in support of the university’s mission and long-term growth. The newest member
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MONMOUTH, Ore. — Western Oregon University is expanding its commitment to a greener, more sustainable campus with the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on campus in Monmouth and at the Center for Graduate Studies in Salem. The project, made possible in part through Portland General Electric’s Drive Change Fund, funded through the Or
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MONMOUTH, Ore. — Western Oregon University is a driver of Oregon’s economy and an engine for workforce readiness. By preparing graduates who can step into careers immediately, Western strengthens local industries, public service, and leadership across the state with its $766.2 million in total annual impact, according to a new economic impact study released
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Written by Maureen Brakke MONMOUTH, Ore. — Western Oregon University proudly announces the induction of 24 new members into its Phi Kappa Phi honor society this past spring. Established in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest all-discipline honor society, dedicated to recognizing academic excellence across various fields. Western’s Chapter 223 was foun
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