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EIU professor, administrator wins prestigious teaching award in science
Eastern Illinois University Professor of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation and Director of the University's Faculty Development and Innovation Center, Dr. Andrew Kerins, recently was recognized as the recipient of the 2026 Innovation in Teaching Award...
Mar 11, 2026, 4:38pm EDT
EIU's Hello Dali improv comedy troupe sets its sights on silly shenanigans
In an alternative corner of the world, nicknames like Mindwipe, Ex-Files, and Outback might suggest membership in some cinematic summer blockbuster's transnational spy network. But on Eastern Illinois University's campus, they are associated with laugh...
Mar 11, 2026, 4:37pm EDT
EIU alum Dr. Angie Codron a finalist for 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership
Eastern Illinois University alumna and current principal of Normal West High School Dr. Angie Codron has been named one of seven finalists for the 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership. The Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadershi...
Mar 9, 2026, 12:09pm EDT
EIU Alumni Association seeks Distinguished Senior Award nominations & applications
Eastern Illinois University's Distinguished Senior Awards applications and nominations are due Friday, March 20. EIU's Distinguished Senior Award recipients are selected by the EIU Alumni Association Board of Directors, and this year's awards will be ...
Feb 16, 2026, 4:35pm EST
EIU Children's Literature Symposium to present public events February 25, 26
Eastern Illinois University's Mary J. Booth Library invites the campus and community to two feature presentations as part of EIU's 2026 Children's Literature Symposium in late February. The presentations will be offered free and open to community membe...
Feb 16, 2026, 4:30pm EST
EIU events and activities for week of February 9 through February 15, 2026
Eastern Illinois University (EIU) offers the following events the week of February 9, 2026 for students, employees, and the public. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Study Abroad, Florence, Italy - Summer 2026 Informational Meeting 4 to 5 p.m., Klehm Hall st...
Feb 9, 2026, 11:56am EST
EIU announces February 2026 Performances at the Doudna Fine Arts Center
Eastern Illinois University's Doudna Fine Arts Center proudly presents a dynamic lineup of music, theatre, and student performances throughout February 2026, featuring Grammy-winning artists, faculty and student showcases, and a nationally recognized m...
Feb 5, 2026, 10:47am EST
EIU Alum Shermann "Dilla" Thomas to present on Chicago's Urban History Feb. 5
Eastern Illinois University will welcome EIU alum and Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas back to campus virtually Thursday, February 5 to deliver an engaging presentation on Chicago's urban history. The event is sponsored by the EIU Alumni Assoc...
Feb 2, 2026, 3:26pm EST
EIU to celebrate faculty authors at Spring 2026 Authors@EIU events at Booth Library
Eastern Illinois University's Mary J. Booth Library invites the campus and community to participate in the Spring 2026 installment of Booth Library's annual speaker series, Authors@EIU. Through this series, the Library will recognize and celebrate EIU'...
Feb 2, 2026, 3:19pm EST
EIU announces Shakir Islamic Perspectives Initiative at Booth Library
Eastern Illinois University's Mary J. Booth Library has announced the Shakir Islamic Perspectives Initiative, a new academic and cultural initiative made possible through a generous gift from Dr. Abdur-Rahman Shakir. The initiative honors the legacy of...
Feb 2, 2026, 3:12pm EST