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Our office's duties include handling inquiries from the media and the public, writing and distributing press releases, and writing and editing copy for various university publications.

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Eastern Illinois University Rolls Out Peace Corps Prep Program

The program is built around four major components recognized by the national Peace Corps: sector-specific skills, foreign language development, intercultural learning, and professional readiness. | news

Eastern Illinois University Senior Shares Professional Film Making Experience

EIU Senior Matt Williamson didn't picture himself working alongside actors he had only ever seen on screen...until he actually had that chance in Summer 2025 -- thanks in large part to EIU and its exceptional academic programs. | news

11 Famous People Who Attended Eastern Illinois University

EIU alums have made a name for themselves in a variety of fields.
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EIU Professor Michael E. Dobbs featured on WalletHub

EIU Professor Michael E. Dobbs was featured in WalletHub's recent article about Best Things to Buy on Black Friday.

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Sherman "Dilla" Thomas ('05) and Team Win Emmy for Series on Urban Chicago

Sherman "Dilla" Thomas ('05)--better known as Dilla the Urban Historian--and the team at Digifé have officially taken home an Emmy for Outstanding Achievement for Magazine Program--Single Program/Series for their series "You Don't Know CHI." | news

Eastern Illinois University has a new pet - sort of

Benben uses a large language module or an artificial intelligence that is similar to Chat GPT, so people can talk to it. Benben also likes to entertain. It waves, dances and jumps. The robot is operated by a tool that is similar to a gaming controller. | news

First-Gen Hub to be unveiled at EIU

Eastern Illinois University will celebrate the grand opening of a new "First-Gen Hub" in November. | news

Tribute statue at EIU honors beloved stray dog from 1945

Back in 1945, a stray golden retriever mix wandered onto EIU’s quad and quickly captured the hearts of students. The dog, which was known to the community as Napoleon, became a beloved presence on campus and was adopted by the whole student body. | news

Eastern Illinois University receives $25,000 grant for student scholarships

Eastern Illinois University's Lumpkin College of Business and Technology has been awarded a $25,000 scholarship grant from the Earthrise Energy RISE Grant Program. The funds will be used to provide scholarships to students pursuing academic and career goals that aim to strengthen the local community and regional workforce. | news

EIU Has New Student Trustee

"I would encourage prospective students to attend Eastern Illinois University because the campus is a community, and everyone is so welcoming," said Madison Veatch, a senior Political Science major focused on civic and nonprofit leadership and a 2022 graduate of Charleston High School. "Being from Charleston, I knew since I was in high school that I wanted to attend EIU for these reasons and I'm proud to have been elected to serve as EIU's student trustee." | news

EIU Professor Nick Robinson featured in Wallet Hub Column

Nicholas Robinson, Bertrand P. Holley Distinguished Professor of Business Ethics, Associate Professor of Accountancy and Law at EIU featured in Wallet Hub article | news

Nick Robinson featured as Wallet Hub expert

EIU Professor Nicholas Robinson recently was featured in WalletHub's piece about What Is A Budget? | news



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