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EIU's Robotic Dog Leads the Pack in STEM Innovation
Eastern Illinois University's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (MCS) has a new four-legged teammate that's capturing attention - and sparking curiosity about artificial intelligence and robotics. Meet EIU's robotic dog, developed by Unit...
Oct 28, 2025, 1:17pm EDT
Klein and Dandy! EIU alum throws gem in World Series masterclass performance
In a game that felt like it might never end, former Eastern Illinois University ace Will Klein turned a World Series marathon into his personal masterpiece. Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays stretched to 18 innings and six h...
Oct 28, 2025, 1:13pm EDT
CASE CLOSED: EIU student's love of true crime solidifies career path
From Charleston High School to the national newsroom, Olivia Bennett's journey has been driven by curiosity, creativity, and a passion for storytelling. A Coles County native and 2023 graduate of Charleston High School, Olivia is a broadcast journalism...
Oct 27, 2025, 12:28pm EDT
EIU earns 2025 Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention
Eastern Illinois University (EIU) has been awarded the 2025 Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention from Vector Solutions, recognizing the University's exceptional commitment to fostering a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment....
Oct 16, 2025, 1:58pm EDT
2025 EIU Awards Night honors alums, donors on Homecoming Weekend
Eastern Illinois University will celebrate the accomplishments and ambitions of its 2025 Alumni Awards recipients and the contributions of notable EIU philanthropists during this year's Homecoming festivities on Friday, October 10. Seven awards recipie...
Oct 2, 2025, 2:04pm EDT
WEIU Students Named Finalists for Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Awards
News from WEIU Television and Radio: WEIU is ecstatic to announce that students at Eastern Illinois University have been named finalists in various categories for the prestigious Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) Student Silver Dome Awards. The ...
Oct 2, 2025, 11:57am EDT
EIU rises in 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings
The 2026 U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) rankings affirm Eastern Illinois University's (EIU) growing national reputation, showing significant progress in key areas like value, veteran support, and program quality. EIU's upward movement reinforces its ...
Sep 30, 2025, 3:41pm EDT
EIU receives $25,000 grant from Earthrise Energy's RISE Grant Program
The Earthrise Energy RISE Grant Program has awarded Eastern Illinois University's Lumpkin College of Business and Technology a $25,000 scholarship grant to provide scholarships to students interested in pursuing academic and career goals that will stre...
Aug 20, 2025, 11:22am EDT
EIU to host outdoor, indoor Pickleball Court Ribbon Cuttings Aug. 21 and Aug. 25
Eastern Illinois University will host two ribbon-cutting ceremonies this month to officially open its new pickleball courts. The new/renovated pickleball courts at EIU are part of a broader nationwide collegiate trend, providing students with more oppo...
Aug 20, 2025, 11:21am EDT
EIU announces update to WEIU-TV operations following federal CPB funding cuts
Eastern Illinois University will end its affiliation with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) effective October 1, 2025. The difficult decision follows the elimination of federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which will ...
Aug 19, 2025, 2:20pm EDT