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91´«Ã½ Celebrates a Successful 2025 Homecoming Weekend

91´«Ã½ Celebrates a Successful 2025 Homecoming Weekend

La Grande, Ore. — 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), along with 91´«Ã½ Athletics, the 91´«Ã½ Foundation, and the 91´«Ã½ Alumni Association, extends a heartfelt thank-you to all who braved the cold and rain to take part in the 2025 Homecoming festivities.

The 91´«Ã½ Football team takes the field to kick off the annual gridiron matchup. (Michael K. Dakota/ 91´«Ã½ photograph)

Alumni, friends, families, students, and guests gathered throughout the weekend to reconnect at events including the Alumni Association Tailgate Zone, the annual Fun Run, the Mountaineer March Homecoming Parade, and alumni athletic matchups.

91´«Ã½â€™s Ag Club took home this year’s Parade Cup Trophy, with the Chemistry Club recognized as runner-up for their creativity, enthusiasm, and design among dozens of parade entries.

The annual Fun Run kicks off during Homecoming 2025. (Michael K. Dakota/ 91´«Ã½ photograph)

91´«Ã½ also extends special thanks to our proud community partners, Benchwarmers–Family Friendly Pub & Grill for sponsoring the Mountaineer March, Nate Conklin State Farm for sponsoring the MAA golf scramble, and Legacy Ford for powering this year’s Tailgate Zone.

“Homecoming brings together the heart of what makes 91´«Ã½ special — the people who love this place,â€� said Rich Sipe, Chair of the 91´«Ã½ Alumni Association Board. “Even with the weather challenges, our Mountaineer spirit shone bright all weekend.â€�

91´«Ã½ extends its appreciation to Athletics, student volunteers, Facilities, Event Services, A/V and IT, Security, University Advancement, and all campus and community partners whose collaboration ensured a successful and spirited celebration.

Plans are already underway for next year’s Homecoming, and the University looks forward to welcoming Mountaineers back to campus once again.

Contact: University Advancement | 91´«Ã½
advancement@eou.edu | 541-962-3740

The Mountaineer March was a huge success. The annual parade marched down Adams Street. (Michael K. Dakota/ 91´«Ã½ photograph)