Western Oregon University received the first annual Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The award recognizes WOU’s strong commitment, engagement, and success in creating a university teaching and learning environment that embraces and celebrates the many benefits of a 21st … Continue reading »
Western Oregon University (WOU) will host the 45th annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 30. The weekend will feature other events in addition to the traditional parade, tree lighting and indoor program. All events are free and open to the public. The tree lighting program begins at 6 p.m. with the parade, but the … Continue reading »
Western Oregon University announced today, in conjunction with the Oregon University System, that it has maintained a high enrollment number for the 2012-13 academic year. WOU’s official enrollment is 6,187 students. WOU has also seen growth in its new freshman class size, with the total at 1,031 students (a growth of two percent over last … Continue reading »
Western Oregon University will be hosting a Food Week from Oct. 22 through 26. A variety of events will be held to raise awareness about food-related issues and to help those dealing with food scarcity in our community. Weeklong events include a food and money drive for the WOU campus food pantry, and Pumpkins for … Continue reading »
The Oregon State Board of Higher Education has appointed Mark Weiss as Western Oregon University President through June 30, 2014. Weiss was initially appointed as Western’s interim president in July 2011, following the retirement of Dr. John P. Minahan. Although Weiss is proud of the accomplishments during his first year as president, he recognizes the … Continue reading »
Western Oregon University launched the inaugural issue of “Pure Insights” on Thursday, May 31, in conjunction with the annual Academic Excellence Showcase held the same day. “Pure Insights” is an academic journal created by the Program for Undergraduate Research Experiences (PURE) at WOU and will publish high quality work by WOU undergraduates. This issue received … Continue reading »
Dr. Hank Alexander Bersani Jr., resident of Monmouth, and professor of special education at Western Oregon University, died as result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident. The accident occurred today, Saturday, March 31, at about 11:20 a.m. Bersani had been riding his bicycle near Highway 99 north of Monmouth. Lt. Greg Hastings of the … Continue reading »
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, who at the time of her retirement was the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the Combat Support Field of the U.S. Army will speak at Western Oregon University on Thursday, March 8, 2012. The keynote is free and open to the public. It will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the … Continue reading »
MONMOUTH – Western Oregon University is the recipient of a NetApp storage system valued at $70,000. WOU currently uses NetApp storage systems to provide highly available data to students, faculty and staff. WOU is grateful for this donation in light of continuing state budget cuts that diminish the ability for the university to refresh equipment … Continue reading »
MONMOUTH, OREGON, USA – Western Oregon University, a nationally recognized leader in college affordability, is breaking ground again with a new tuition option for students called the Western Tuition Choice, offering students and families flexibility and a choice in tuition programs. New undergraduates entering in fall 2012 will have the option to choose the Western … Continue reading »
