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EIU President Jay Gatrell Delivers EIU's Spring Update | Effingham Radio

effinghamradio.com/ • Jan 28, 2026

Charleston, IL-(Effingham Radio)- An assembly of Eastern Illinois University students, faculty and staff gathered this morning to hear EIU President Jay Gatrell deliver the University’s annual spring update. Speaking to a crowd in Dvorak Concert Hall in EIU’s Doudna Fine Arts Center, Gatrell offe...

EIU discusses college merger, campus improvements - NewsBreak

newsbreak.com/ • Jan 27, 2026

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Eastern Illinois University President discussed plans to merge the College of Education and the College of Health and Human Services Tuesday morning.

Viewpoints: 25 Years of Art and Design

myradiolink.com/ • Jan 22, 2026

Celebrate 25 years of imagination and innovation at the Tarble! You can join for “Viewpoints: 25 Years of Art + Design” on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Friday, January 23rd. Enjoy inspiring remarks from Justin Henry Miller, artist, professor, and proud EIU alum, plus appetizers, drinks...

2026 High School Summer Art Camp

myradiolink.com/ • Jan 21, 2026

Join the EIU Summer Art Camp, Sunday July 12 through Saturday, July 18, for a transformative week where creativity takes center stage! Dive into hands-on workshops in ceramics, graphic design, painting, and more, guided by professional artists who care about your journey. Create original pieces, ...

EIU Alumni Association Presents Viewpoints: The Urban Historian

myradiolink.com/ • Jan 15, 2026

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is a Chicago historian, cultural worker, and public employee who has gained recognition as a social media influencer, particularly on TikTok, for his engaging short videos about Chicago history. A lifelong resident of Chicago’s South Side, he has been recognized with award...

Viewpoints: 25 Years of Art + Design at The Tarble

myradiolink.com/ • Jan 15, 2026

Join us for Viewpoints: 25 Years of Art + Design at the Tarble, a special gathering celebrating a quarter-century of creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence within Eastern Illinois University’s Department of Art + Design.

EIU Alumni Association Presents Viewpoints: 25 Years of Art + Design at The Tarble

myradiolink.com/ • Jan 15, 2026

Join us for Viewpoints: 25 Years of Art + Design at the Tarble, a special gathering celebrating a quarter-century of creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence within Eastern Illinois University’s Department of Art + Design.

EIU Celebrates 2024-25 ACA Recipients

effinghamradio.com/ • Jan 11, 2026

Charleston, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Eastern Illinois University has recently named its recipients of the University’s 2024-25 Achievement and Contribution Awards. The awards — or ACAs — are awarded annually to selected faculty in four category areas: Primary Duties/Teaching, Research, Service, and ...

Eastern Illinois University Rolls Out Peace Corps Prep Program - NewsBreak

newsbreak.com/ • Dec 12, 2025

10 hours ago Eastern Illinois University has long been known for its focus on service, leadership, and the kind of personal mentorship that helps students grow with confidence. That mission is now expanding through the University’s ‘Peace Corps Prep Program,’ a two-year pathway that helps student...

EIU's newest teaching assistant is a a robotic dog | STEM Minute | wandtv.com

WAND 17 • Nov 25, 2025

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - The newest teacher's assistant at EIU isn't a graduate student, but a robotic dog named Ben-Ben. The robot is a way for students to connect what they learn in class to a real-life piece of technology.

EIU Student-Athletes Rank High In NCAA GSR

Panther Varsity Sports • Nov 19, 2025

EIU Student-Athletes Rank High In NCAA GSR Panthers post a department GSR of 89 percent 11/19/2025 4:26:00 PM CHARLESTON, Ill. – The Eastern Illinois University Department of Athletics is graduating over 89 percent of its student athletes according to the 2025 NCAA Graduation Success Rate. The NC...

Men's Basketball Adds Legacy Guard Jayden Wright

Panther Varsity Sports • Nov 19, 2025

Men's Basketball Adds Legacy Guard Jayden Wright Guard helped Lisle Benet Academy win IHSA State Championship 11/19/2025 9:55:00 AM Eastern Illinois men's basketball coach Marty Simmons announced the signing of Jayden Wright as the Panthers added the legacy player to the EIU roster for next seaso...

Prestigious Lincoln Award Goes to Greenview Student

thepetersburgobserver.com • Nov 14, 2025

Alexander Morris Wilcoxon, a 2023 graduate of Greenview High School, has been awarded the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award.

Community Day at EIU Football & Free Jake Maurer Concert - NewsBreak

newsbreak.com/ • Oct 26, 2025

21 hours ago Community Day at EIU Football & Free Jake Maurer Concert. Eastern Illinois University Athletics invites you and your team to join us for Community Day at EIU Football on Saturday, November 1!. We’re celebrating our local community with a free pre-game tailgate and concert featuring N...

EDITORIAL: The Daily Eastern News wins 15 national awards - The Daily Eastern News

The Daily Eastern News • Oct 22, 2025

The Daily Eastern News staff won 15 national awards between Division II CMA Pinnacle Awards and ACP Pacemaker Awards over the weekend at the MediaFest 25 conference held in Washington, D.C.

Haunted locations guide

thecounty-chronicle.com • Oct 21, 2025

As Halloween approaches, Douglas County residents don’t have to look far for a few good ghost stories. Several nearby sites have gained reputations for unexplained activity, unusual architecture, and long-standing folklore that continues to draw attention every fall.

EIU basketball programs welcome Beautiful Lives Project to practice - The Daily Eastern News

Unknown title for blognewslink.com • Oct 14, 2025

The sound of sneakers on hardwood and the echo of bouncing basketballs mean more to Bryce Weiler than most.

Small Business Fest platforms local businesses - NewsBreak

newsbreak.com/ • Oct 14, 2025

dailyeasternnews.com website Charleston Small Business Fest platforms local businesses By Tiktok, 12 hours agoClear skies and October sunshine were...

Small Business Fest platforms local businesses - The Daily Eastern News

The Daily Eastern News • Oct 14, 2025

Clear skies and October sunshine were visible over Small Business Fest at Eastern Illinois University’s Library Quad on Sunday.

EIU basketball programs welcome Beautiful Lives Project to practice - The Daily Eastern News

The Daily Eastern News • Oct 14, 2025

The sound of sneakers on hardwood and the echo of bouncing basketballs mean more to Bryce Weiler than most.

Charleston "Boogies With Billy" during 2025 homecoming parade - The Daily Eastern News

The Daily Eastern News • Oct 13, 2025

The rhythm of Charleston was in full swing Saturday morning as the Panther Marching Band led hundreds of parade members through the city streets, kicking off the final day of the 2025 EIU Homecoming celebrations.

Tribute statue at EIU honors beloved stray dog from 1945 - NewsBreak

newsbreak.com/ • Oct 10, 2025

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Napoleon is the name of one pooch that is now forever immortalized at Eastern Illinois University.

"Beautiful Lives Project" brings inclusion to the basketball court at Eastern Illinois University | Video | wthitv.com

WTHI TV 10 Terre Haute • Oct 9, 2025

Dozens of students and adults with disabilities got to experience the thrills of basketball on Thursday morning. Eastern Illinois University athletics teamed up with 'Beautiful Lives Project' to make it happen.

"Beautiful Lives Project" brings inclusion to the basketball court at Eastern Illinois University | News | wthitv.com

WTHI TV 10 Terre Haute • Oct 9, 2025

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WTHI) - Dozens of students and adults with disabilities got to experience the thrills of basketball on Thursday morning. Eastern Illinois University athletics teamed up with 'Beautiful Lives Project' to make it happen.

Teacher of the Week: Susan Lemke, Fifth Grade, Unity East Elementary School | News | news-gazette.com

The News-Gazette Online • Oct 9, 2025

After graduating from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in psychology, Shiloh High School graduate Susan Lemke spent 15 years working with families and children in the field of social services in Arizona, Texas and Illinois.

Charles B. Hall documentary filming in Brazil | Brazil Times | suncommercial.com

Vincennes Sun-Commercial • Oct 7, 2025

Brazil native Charles B. Hall is known as one of the most famous Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American to shoot down an enemy plane and doing speaking tours, selling war bonds and participating in the Freeman Field mutiny tribunal when he returned to the United States after his service in W...

Buffalo Wild Wings GO to open in Charleston

Times-Courier • Oct 7, 2025

CHARLESTON — A Buffalo Wild Wings GO takeout and delivery eatery is set to open in 2026 in the newly renovated University Village retail area.

EIU PD introduces newest paw-fficer at wellness fair - The Daily Eastern News

The Daily Eastern News • Oct 5, 2025

Students were greeted by EIU’s newest therapy dog in training, “Paw-fficer Naja,” at the Boogie and Balance Wellness Fair on Thursday in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

EIU Rises In 2026 U.S. News & World Report Rankings - NewsBreak

newsbreak.com/ • Oct 4, 2025

Effingham Radio website Charleston EIU Rises In 2026 U.S. News & World Report Rankings By Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio, 2 hours agoCharleston, I...

Gardella family renovates Charleston retail area

Times-Courier • Oct 4, 2025

CHARLESTON — The Gardella family has long ties to Eastern Illinois University and to the Panthers volleyball team there.

Teacher of the Week: Brianna Hendrickson, English, Monticello High School | News | news-gazette.com

The News-Gazette Online • Oct 2, 2025

While a love for reading enticed her to enter the field of education, the love for working with students has kept Brianna Hendrickson in the profession for 10 years, the last nine of which have come as an English teacher at Monticello High School.

Cape Girardeau's Terri Martin honored as first Golden Apple Scholars A...

Southeast Missourian • Oct 2, 2025

Cape Girardeau resident Terri Martin was recently named the inaugural Golden Apple Scholars Program Alum of the Year.

EIU rises in 2026 U.S. News & World Report ranking - NewsBreak

newsbreak.com/ • Sep 30, 2025

effinghamcountychamber.com website Charleston EIU rises in 2026 U.S. News & World Report ranking 22 hours ago (Charleston, IL) – The 2026 U.S. News...

EIU remains top independent public regional in Illinois; standings solidify EIU's reputation for affordability, social mobility - NewsBreak

newsbreak.com/ • Sep 30, 2025

EIU remains top independent public regional in Illinois; standings solidify EIU’s reputation for affordability, social mobility

EIU alum reopens historic University Village - NewsBreak

newsbreak.com/ • Sep 28, 2025

dailyeasternnews.com website Charleston EIU alum reopens historic University Village By Tiktok, 18 hours agoThe cutting of the ceremonial ribbon at...

Mortal Kombat artist shares story of the iconic logo's creation - The Daily Eastern News

The Daily Eastern News • Sep 28, 2025

Paul Niemeyer’s artwork for the popular video game Mortal Kombat gained attention rapidly as soon as the game was released to the public in 1992.

EIU Comic Fest returns alumni for keynote presentations - The Daily Eastern News

The Daily Eastern News • Sep 26, 2025

From small-town roots in Mattoon to big city projects in Los Angeles, screenwriter and TV producer Craig Titley has been on a journey akin to that of Luke Skywalker from Star Wars.

Gatrell's fall update outlines budget relief plans - The Daily Eastern News

The Daily Eastern News • Sep 25, 2025

EIU President Jay Gatrell presented plans to resolve the university’s budget concerns during his fall update on Wednesday in Doudna Fine Arts Center’s Dvorak Concert Hall.

EIU volleyball players surprised with new locker rooms - The Daily Eastern News

The Daily Eastern News • Sep 24, 2025

On Sept. 11, members of the Eastern volleyball team walked into McAfee Gym for what they thought was just a team meeting.

Official Nike Sport Specific Team Store Now Open

Panther Varsity Sports • Sep 23, 2025

Official Nike Sport Specific Team Store Now Open Order now through October 2, 2025 9/23/2025 10:25:00 AM EIU PANTHERS OFFICIAL FALL NIKE SHOP IS OPEN! Gear up for the cold weather with apparel picked just for our Panthers. Click on your team's button to shop sport-specific gear to rep your favori...

Gardella Family Court Recognition Celebration

bvmsports.com/ • Sep 18, 2025

Celebrating the Gardella Family Panther Nation, it's time to celebrate! Eastern Illinois University is honored to dedicate Gardella Family Court in recognition of the incredible generosity of the Gardella Family. Their unwavering support has transformed EIU Volleyball and created a lasting impact...

EIU summer construction totals $4.8 million - The Daily Eastern News

The Daily Eastern News • Sep 11, 2025

Editor’s Note: The first sentence was changed from the print edition that came out Wednesday. Originally, we said EIU spent over $4.8 million. It was changed for clarification to EIU used over $4.8 million as around $2.2 million for the field house roof was funded by an insurance claim.

Staff bowling league connects current and former EIU employees - The Daily Eastern News

The Daily Eastern News • Sep 11, 2025

Founded in the 1970s, the staff bowling league is one of the oldest leagues at EIU. The league met at the EIU on-campus bowling alley, EIU Lanes, on Monday.

Multi-sport athlete breaks EIU records - The Daily Eastern News

The Daily Eastern News • Sep 10, 2025

Starting as a high school quarterback from Sterling, Cooper Willman has grown into an all-conference wide receiver.

Campus to Community: EIU Squared unites Charleston - The Daily Eastern News

The Daily Eastern News • Sep 7, 2025

The sky was Panther blue on Saturday as the Eastern Illinois University Jazz Combo’s opening number welcomed the first arrivals to the second EIU Squared event.

WHAT'S HAPPENING: EIU Squared to celebrate return of students

Times-Courier • Sep 4, 2025

MATTOON —Master Gardeners are hosting a Botanical Evening in the Garden, from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Campus Rec Pickleball Courts Bringing Energy to Eastern Illinois University

campusrecmag.com/ • Sep 4, 2025

Student interest and necessary facility upgrades fuel the rise of campus rec pickleball courts at Eastern Illinois University.

Meet the New Unit 2 Teachers and Staff | News | herscherpilot.com

herscherpilot.com • Aug 31, 2025

Hometown: I grew up in Bourbonnais. Then I lived out of state for about 9 years. Now I call Limestone my home.

10 Facts About Trey Sweeney

facts.net • Aug 31, 2025

Who is Trey Sweeney? Trey Sweeney is a rising star in the world of baseball. Born on April 24, 2000, in Louisville, Kentucky, he has quickly made a name for himself with his impressive skills on the field. Sweeney played college baseball at Eastern Illinois University, where he showcased his tale...

Eastern alum talks media censorship during Authors@EIU

The Daily Eastern News • Aug 30, 2025

First Amendment lawyer and EIU graduate Robert Corn-Revere delved into the history and key figures of media censorship during the Authors@EIU event at Booth Library on Thursday.