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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 m
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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 t
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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 t
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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 founde
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Students attending last year’s CECLC, now re-named “ Conferencia Voces de Cambio y Liderazgo” MONMOUTH, Ore. — Western Oregon University announces the new name for their annual student leadership conference , which was formerly named the Cesar E. Ch á vez Leadership Conference. In March, the university removed Ch á vez’ name from the confer
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Pictured from left to right: Jandika Borden, Richard Loos, and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Saager. MONMOUTH, Ore. —Western Oregon University’s English Department is proud to announce the 10th annual 2026 Peter Sears Poetry Prize winners. This competition received over 60 poem submissions. A committee of English faculty and past Peter Sears Prize recipient
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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 2026 Outstanding Student Award recipients Ashley Radmer, Undergraduate Outstanding Student Award
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Melissa Larson, new WOU Vice President of Student Affairs MONMOUTH, Ore. — After a national search, Western Oregon University announces Malissa Larson as the next Vice President for Student Affairs, following the retirement of Vice President for Student Affairs Tina Fuchs, who served in this role for four years and served a distinguished 35-year career at We
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