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WOU is excited to announce Teresa Alonso León as the 2025 Commencement Speaker. Teresa is a former Oregon State Representative and the first Indigenous Latina immigrant legislator in Oregon. She is also a proud alumna of WOU. Read more: wou.edu/2025/05/19/wes…

We're incredibly proud to announce the Western Oregon University Poetry Prize winners! Congratulations to Guthrie Romas, Carla Macedo, and Aubrey Laine Baker for their outstanding achievements. Their work truly inspires! Read more: wou.edu/2025/05/20/wes…

The Jensen Lecture Series welcomed Ojibwe poet, editor, & activist Heid E. Erdrich. Her work, like the National Poetry Series winning “Little Big Bully,” has made her a leading voice in Native American literature, & her insights were deeply moving!

Celebrated Hawaiian culture, food, and music at last nights Hō’ike. The Hawaii Club at WOU did an amazing job putting together such a good event!

Today is Memorial Day and each and every day, we recognize the courageous individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service.

Thrilled to announce the new 4 Spirits Veteran Endowed Scholarship at WOU, supporting combat veterans! Huge thanks to alumnus Dawson Officer '06 and 4 Spirits Distillery. Congrats to our first recipient, Gianni Villanueva! Learn more: wou.edu/2025/05/27/4-s…

We're thrilled to announce Dr. Theresa Hickey as the new Dean of WOU's College of Education! Dr. Hickey brings a strong record of leadership, innovative program development, & dedication to student success and equity. Welcome, Dr. Hickey! wou.edu/2025/05/28/wes…

WOU’s annual Academic Excellence Showcase was a huge success today! Our undergraduate students shared their research, guided by faculty mentors. From student panels to poster presentations & fine arts performances, it was inspiring to see the innovative work happening!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Wolves Athletic Auction and helped us raise $224,774.50 for our student-athletes! Proceeds are vital for scholarships, equipment, and travel, enhancing the student-athlete experience! We appreciate you!

Stay in the know! Our June newsletter is out. Celebrate our Annual Athletic Auction, Academic Excellence Showcase, and much more: wou.edu/marcom/wolfbyt…

Western Oregon University proudly hosted the 18th Oregon Game Project Challenge in May! We saw incredible talent from 259 students across 39 high schools and 12 middle school teams, representing 25 schools! Huge congrats to all the student game developers!

Today we celebrated our incredible faculty staff at this year‘s faculty and staff appreciation lunch! We recognized years of service and accomplishments! Thank you for all you do for our students and our university!

Congrats Class of 2025 🎊 You did it! #WOUGrad25

Happy Juneteenth! WOU is proud to celebrate this federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. BSU's recent event was a highlight, showcasing art by students, clubs, and speakers. Big thanks to the BSU Exec team: Joelle Upshur, Olivia Brown, & Jada Miller!

June is Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 Earlier this month, we hosted our annual Lavender Graduation. This is a ceremony that celebrates the accomplishments of our Lavendar graduates as they celebrate their graduation. Happy Pride Month!

Stay in the know! Our July newsletter is out. Check the highlights from the 4th of July parade, commencement, and much more: wou.edu/marcom/wolfbyt…