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EIU to host Illinois TRIO 2026 Student Leadership Conference June 26-28

Eastern Illinois University will welcome more than 150 students, alumni, educators and TRIO professionals from across Illinois June 26-28 for the Illinois TRIO 2026 Student Leadership Conference, themed "Leaders in MOTION: Rooted. Rising. Relentless." ...

Jun 25, 2026, 3:25pm EDT

Dr. Kenneth Spells, an alumnus of Eastern Illinois University, became the Superintendent of the Hoke County School District (North Carolina) on January 3, 2024. With more than 25 years of experience in education, Dr. Spells has a proven track record of improving student achievement and community engagement. He recently earned national distinction for his service- and student-centered practices in a recent issue of District Administration, a print and digital media agency serving top K12 leaders at virtually every school district in the U.S.

EIU educational leaders making an impact across Illinois and beyond

When Dr. Kenneth Spells reflects on his career in educational leadership, he is quick to share that Eastern Illinois University played an important role in helping prepare him for the work of serving students, families and communities. Spells, superin...

Jun 24, 2026, 1:33pm EDT

Former Daily Eastern News journalist Cam’ron Hardy part of Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune series.

Hardy in the Heartland -- EIU Alum's journey leads to Pulitzer Prize

Eastern Illinois University alumnus Cam'ron Hardy's college journey began as a student journalist at The Daily Eastern News. Today, he is a contributing reporter on a Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune project, reflecting the transformative opportu...

Jun 3, 2026, 2:07pm EDT

EIU, community partner events: June 3 through June 10, 2026

Eastern Illinois University invites students, employees, community members and visitors to participate in a variety of campus and community events taking place June 3-10, 2026. Wednesday, June 3 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Red Cross Babysitter Traini...

Jun 3, 2026, 2:06pm EDT

EIU Education, HHS scholars, students earn achievement recognitions

Eastern Illinois University continues to build on its longstanding legacy of preparing skilled, compassionate and career-ready graduates through academic excellence, faculty leadership and student achievement across the education and health and human s...

Jun 3, 2026, 2:06pm EDT

Rebecca Aba Gaisie, from Tema, Ghana, celebrates graduating from EIU earlier this month, having earned a Master of Science Degree in Sustainability.

From Ghana to Global Impact: EIU Graduate Rebecca Aba Gaisie Turns Purpose into Momentum

When Rebecca Aba Gaisie arrived at Eastern Illinois University from Tema, Ghana, she was searching for more than a graduate degree. She wanted a university community that would challenge her academically, invest in her personally and prepare her to cre...

May 28, 2026, 3:16pm EDT

Zheng's character, Fujino Yuuka (Yuuka is her first name) is a maneki bridging the human and yokai world together through her light novels and manga. Encouraged by her yokai friends, she travels throughout the world, writing stories of the yokai world to the human world, and brings back ideas from the humans to the yokai in turn.

EIU Student Eva Zheng Wins Anime-Style Character Contest for 2026 EIU Comic Fest

Eastern Illinois University student Eva Zheng, a sophomore from Charleston in EIU's 2D Studio Art program, has been selected as the winner of the Anime-Style Character Contest for EIU Comic Fest 2026. Zheng's design will serve as the official face of ...

May 19, 2026, 12:18pm EDT

History majors at EIU earn degrees, distinctions

Eastern Illinois University's Department of History is recognizing graduating students, scholarship recipients, and award winners of its 2025-26 academic year, including members of the Class of 2026 who completed undergraduate or graduate degree progra...

May 19, 2026, 12:16pm EDT

PR majors in EIU's School of Communication & Journalism earn scholarships, awards

Eastern Illinois University has awarded eight students with end-of-academic-year distinctions for their contributions to EIU and to the Charleston, Illinois-based University's premier Public Relations program. "Each year, the students enrolled in EIU'...

May 11, 2026, 2:47pm EDT

EIU's Spring 2026 Commencement: The next step toward success for 1,000+ eligible graduates

Eastern Illinois University's Spring 2026 commencement Saturday, May 9 will honor the University's most recent graduates across diverse disciplines, including education, liberal arts, sciences, business, health, and technology. Three distinct ceremonie...

May 7, 2026, 1:31pm EDT

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Eastern Illinois University offers more than just an excellent education – we provide comprehensive support in academics, financial aid and personal support to ensure your success in both school and your future. With 93 majors (and 96 minors!), small class sizes, academic support programs, and a closely-knit campus community, Eastern is meticulously designed to help you maximize your time here. And it all comes at a cost that makes the EIU experience a tremendous value.