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What are cats really trying to communicate? WOU Professor Jay Schwartz is making national headlines with his fascinating study on cat vocalizations.
Curious to learn why cats yowl? Check out the article here: 🔗 livescience.com/animals/cats…
Curious to know what's happening at WOU this month? Don't miss out—discover important updates and upcoming events by checking out the latest issue of WolfBytes, Western Oregon University's Newsletter.
Read the full newsletter 🔗wou.edu/marcom/newsletters/w…
Join us for our Homecoming celebration from October 22nd to 24th! We have a fantastic lineup of events, including a keynote lecture by Lily Eskelsen García, an alumni basketball game, a football game, two soccer games, and live music performances throughout the weekend!
Get tickets and learn more 🔗 wou.edu/2026/10/05/western-o…
We're excited to announce its 2026 Wolves Athletics Hall of Fame class that includes Chuck Burns ‘63, Pro Escobedo ‘03, Jennifer Reinhardt ‘03, and the historic 1980-81 men’s basketball team! The induction ceremony will be held on Oct. 23, as part of homecoming weekend.
Registration 🔗 woudf.ejoinme.org/2026hallof…
Learn more 🔗 wou.edu/2026/09/23/wolves-an…
Curious to know what happened at WOU this month? Don't miss out—discover important updates and upcoming events by checking out the latest issue of WolfBytes, Western Oregon University's Newsletter.
Read the full newsletter 🔗 wou.edu/marcom/newsletters/w…
The 2026-2027 Smith Fine Arts Series is kicking off this week at our very own Rice Auditorium!
Bring the family and get your tickets now! 🔗wou.edu/smith/
Exciting news from the Western Oregon University Foundation! Our 2025-2026 Annual Impact Report reveals we’ve raised $5,096,119 in philanthropic contributions, directly benefiting our students.
Learn more 🔗 wou.edu/2026/09/10/western-o…
Curious to know what happened at WOU this month? Don't miss out—discover important updates and upcoming events by checking out the latest issue of WolfBytes, Western Oregon University's Newsletter.
Read the full newsletter 🔗wou.edu/marcom/newsletters/w…
We are pleased to spotlight Professor Patricia Giménez-Eguíbar, a member of our Hispanic Linguistics faculty. She was recently invited to share her insights on a segment for The DNA of the News.
Watch the full episode 🔗youtube.com/watch?v=b4PF2nIs…
Join us in welcoming four distinguished new members to our foundations board of directors. They bring a wealth of experience, deep ties to the WOU community, and a commitment to advancing opportunity for our students and the communities it serves.
🔗wou.edu/2026/08/06/western-o…
Curious to know what's happening at WOU this month? Don't miss out—discover important updates and upcoming events by checking out the latest issue of WolfBytes, Western Oregon University's Newsletter.
Read the full newsletter 🔗wou.edu/marcom/newsletters/w…
We are a driver of Oregon’s economy and an engine for workforce readiness. Through preparing graduates who can step into careers immediately, we strengthen local industries, public service, and leadership across the state.
Learn more 🔗wou.edu/2026/07/08/oregons-i…
We are pleased to announce the 2026 Outstanding Graduate Undergraduate Awards recipients. These students will be recognized at the commencement ceremony on June 13, where they will have the opportunity to give a short speech.
Read about the recipients 🔗wou.edu/2026/05/29/western-o…
We are delighted to celebrate the recipients of the 2026 Mario & Alma Pastega Award, the highest recognition for faculty and staff excellence. On May 19, the community gathered at a ceremony and reception to recognize their achievements.
Read more 🔗 wou.edu/2026/05/20/the-2026-…
Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston visited our campus for a reading and discussion of her work. State Senator Deb Patterson praised the poet and WOU for “Bringing communities together over heartfelt writing that explores environmental issues.”
Read more🔗wou.edu/2026/05/07/oregon-po…
After nearly a decade hiatus, we teamed up with the WOU Foundation to bring back the annual Scholarship Reception, an event that recognizes and celebrates student scholarship recipients and the donors who fund them.
Read the story 🔗 wou.edu/2026/04/30/western-o…
ALT Senior Allison Anely Martinez giving a speech at Western Oregon University.
We are pleased to announce the hiring of Western alumnus, Ben Barlow, as the new Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement.
Read more about Ben 🔗 wou.edu/2026/05/01/western-o…
We are pleased to announce that the 40th annual Wolves Athletic Auction presented by Oregon State Credit Union will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Learn more and get tickets 🔗 wou.edu/2026/05/04/western-o…
