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Diversity at WOU
We are proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution, a vibrant community that empowers us to elevate and support every single student! This designation enriches our mission, allowing us to create dynamic programs and resources tailored to meet the diverse needs of our entire student body.
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Students of Color
41%
Students of Color
First Generation
We know what kind of support you need because many of our faculty and staff have been the first in their family to go to college.
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First-Generation Students
50%
First-Generation Students
Oldest Public University in Oregon
and located on the west coast
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The WOU Earth and Environmental Science Department was thrilled to host an outdoor field trip for this year's Destination Western students at Silver Falls State Park back in September
The group explored the Trail of 10 Falls, taking in the views, waterfalls, and forested slopes. This ...adventure was more than just a hike; it was part of our GEOPAths project, a three-year National Science Foundation grant dedicated to increasing undergraduate engagement in the geoscience professions.
Last week, WOU welcomed three new trustees to our Board of Trustees!
Bianca Espain Acevez and Susanna Walker (Z) spent the afternoon at the capitol on September 29th giving their testimonial to serve on the board as the student members.
Bob Dalton, the third newest member, joined... on Zoom to give his testimonial.
We are so excited to have these new members on our board and we can’t wait to see how they lead our university forward.
We're excited to officially welcome three new members to the WOU Board of Trustees!
Bob Dalton: WOU Alumnus, founder of Sackcloth & Ashes, and entrepreneur whose latest venture, LOCL, focuses on connecting local communities.
Bianca Espain Acevez: Undergraduate student, ...non-voting member, a first-generation college student dedicated to strengthening student representation. (Pictured right in photo)
Susanna Winkler (Z): Student voting member and biology major committed to giving students a voice in WOU's operations. (Pictured left in photo)
Read more: https://wou.edu/2025/10/07/western-oregon-university-welcomes-three-new-trustees/
The WOU Earth and Environmental Science Department was thrilled to host an outdoor field trip for this year's Destination Western students at Silver Falls State Park back in September
The group explored the Trail of 10 Falls, taking in the views, waterfalls, and forested slopes. This ...adventure was more than just a hike; it was part of our GEOPAths project, a three-year National Science Foundation grant dedicated to increasing undergraduate engagement in the geoscience professions.
The power of community transformed everything for Kevin Alejandrez, PhD '16.
Confronted with significant financial obstacles, Kevin's perseverance to pursue higher education led him to WOU. He credits programs like Upward Bound and the Student Enrichment Program with giving him ...a sense of belonging and home. He later earned his Ph.D., recognizing supportive WOU professors like Dr. Maureen Dolan for guiding his growth as a scholar-practitioner.
Today, Kevin is passionate about empowering the next generation. He actively volunteers, serves on the WOU Foundation Board, and has established the PODER Presidential Scholarship, providing a direct pathway for future students facing similar financial challenges to access college.
His journey exemplifies how determination, strong community ties, and a desire to give back can truly change lives.
Learn more about Kevin and the impact WOU had on his life: https://wou.edu/2025/10/06/empowering-the-next-generation-wou-alumnus-kevin-alejandrez-champions-community-support-and-student-success/
We're thrilled to officially welcome back students and announce that the WOU Bookstore is now managed by our new partner, Follett Higher Education. Follett is adding new products daily. Stop by or check the website often!
Shop textbooks and gear at the link in bio!
Hours for ...Fall Term:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Select Saturdays: 10 am to 2 pm (Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 1, Nov 15)
We're thrilled to officially welcome back students and announce that the WOU Bookstore is now managed by our new partner, Follett Higher Education. Follett is adding new products daily. Stop by or check the website often!
Shop Textbooks & Gear Here: ...https://www.bkstr.com/woustore/home
Hours for Fall Term:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Select Saturdays: 10 am to 2 pm (Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 1, Nov 15)
Current students! We're celebrating being a Hispanic Serving Institution!
During Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15), we're inviting you, our students, to help us honor this exciting milestone by designing a commemorative t-shirt. The top three student designs will receive... a prize, with a top prize for the winner!
Your turn! Click the link for submission guidelines and to enter the contest today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10pWJhPPqsiU8VJSbOQ8Vcc6MJxUW6ud4h-pZq4ohz1Q/preview