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- June 06, 2023 Free Phantom Regiment Drum Corp Performance at EIU June 11
- May 11, 2023 Advancing Smart Logistics project receives $1 million NSF Engines Development Award
- May 05, 2023 EIU to celebrate spring commencement, class of 2023 Saturday, May 6
- April 21, 2023 Former Gov. Jim Edgar to headline leadership event at EIU’s Doudna Fine Arts Center April 28
- April 21, 2023 Illinois SBDC at EIU-Elevate to host press conference and ribbon cutting April 26
- April 20, 2023 Eastern Illinois University, Lake Land College pen exclusive “Transfer Back” agreement
- April 19, 2023 Austin Hill named Eastern Illinois University general counsel
- April 18, 2023 Interview for Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
- April 14, 2023 WEIU TV Now Live on Local Now
- April 14, 2023 Take a Hike: The Mini-Series Returns to WEIU-TV for Season 2
- April 04, 2023 Joe Bonamassa Guitar Auction April 13
- March 19, 2023 OVC Announces Recipients of Inaugural Outstanding Faculty – Commitment to Student Success Awards
- March 19, 2023 EIU Alumnus Tron Young a Golden Apple Award for Excellence Finalist
- March 08, 2023 EIU Media Professions Job & Internship Fair March 29
- March 06, 2023 EIU selects new Dean of Library Services
- February 27, 2023 EIU’s Cheney named American Council on Education Fellow
- February 23, 2023 Community Update: Artificial Intelligence Implications for Teachers Discussion February 23
- February 15, 2023 EIU leaders applaud Illinois higher education budget proposal
- February 06, 2023 EIU announces its next President
- February 02, 2023 Media Profession Job & Internship Fair at EIU March 29
- January 26, 2023 EIU again reports growth in spring enrollment numbers
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What People are Saying About Us
Eastern Illinois University, Lake Land College pen exclusive 'Transfer Back' agreement
Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land College signed an agreement Thursday that will provide students who have paused their college education a path for returning to the classroom. | news
Alum's WEIU-TV experience leads to fantastic career.
Marine Glisovic WEIU-TV experience leads to a fun and fantastic career. | news
EIU Alum Earns ISBE Award
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EIU Alum Capt. Matthew J. Maddox Leads US Army Helicopter Training
Recently the U.S. Army held specialized U.S. Army helicopter training where one of the units was commanded by Eastern Illinois University alumni Capt. Matthew J. Maddox. | news
Chahyadi featured in WalletHub Article
Professor Candra S. Chahyadi was featured in WalletHub's piece about Cheap Car Insurance in Illinois. | news
EIU Student Trustee Appointed to Illinois State Commission
EIU Student Trustee Payton Ade was appointed to the statewide Illinois Student Assistance Commission. | news
EIU to again offer Coles County Clash Scholarships
Eastern Illinois University plans to once again award two $2,000 scholarships to local students as part of the 2021 Coles County Clash—the annual football game between Charleston and Mattoon High Schools typically held on EIU’s campus. | news
EIU Designated Voter Friendly Campus by NASPA And Campus Vote Project
Eastern Illinois University was one of less than 250 colleges and universities nationwide designated as a Voter Friendly Campus by the Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (NASPA) and the Fair Election Center’s Campus Vote Project. | news
EIU Recognized as "Tree Campus USA"
Eastern Illinois University is being recognized, for the fourth year in a row, by the Arbor Day Foundation. | news
EIU Alum, Lovington 4th Grade Teacher Holly Pitts Participating in Rural Educators Across Borders
Holly Pitts (EIU Rural Teacher Corps graduate and Lovington 4th grade teacher) is participating in a dialogue with other new teachers from the U.S and Wales. | news
EIU's Nicholas Robinson offers financial advice on Wallet Hub.
EIU's Nicholas Robinson offers financial advice on Wallet Hub. | news
EIU Alum Becomes First Black Mayor of Santa Cruz, California
Justin Cummings, a Beach Flats neighborhood resident, says he believes diverse collaboration is the key to the city’s long-term success. | news
