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Eastern Illinois University students secure teaching residencies across the State

Eastern Illinois University's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program continues to prepare the next generation of classroom leaders, with students earning residency placements in school districts throughout Illinois for the 2026-27 academic year. Thi...

Aug 4, 2026, 1:06pm EDT

EIU Alumni Association membership now includes Academy of Lifelong Learning offerings

Eastern Illinois University is expanding the value of its Alumni Association membership by including access to the Academy of Lifelong Learning with every membership, creating new opportunities for education, personal enrichment, and connection for alu...

Aug 4, 2026, 1:05pm EDT

Bryce Parker films events at Mandan Rodeo Days in North Dakota as part of his EIU internship experience.

EIU Student Gains Professional Sports Media Experience Through Summer Internships

For Eastern Illinois University journalism major Bryce Parker, a summer internship that began with baseball unexpectedly led to the fast-paced world of professional rodeo broadcasting, providing hands-on experience that reinforced his career aspiration...

Jul 23, 2026, 2:42pm EDT

EIU named to 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll

Eastern Illinois University has once again earned national recognition from Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) as one of the nation's most transfer-friendly institutions, highlighting the University's success in serving and supporting transfer students. PTK noted t...

Jul 22, 2026, 11:52am EDT

Community Service Leave is one of several ways Eastern Illinois University encourages employee engagement and community partnership. The program complements the university's broader mission of fostering civic responsibility and creating positive impacts across the communities it serves through the work of its students, faculty and staff.

EIU Expands Community Impact through Employee Volunteer Program

Eastern Illinois University is strengthening its commitment to community engagement through its Community Service Leave program, which provides eligible employees with paid time to volunteer with nonprofit organizations and community agencies throughou...

Jul 22, 2026, 11:51am EDT

EIU Business and Accounting Programs Earn AACSB Reaccreditation Through 2031

Eastern Illinois University's School of Business has earned reaffirmation of accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, extending accreditation of its business and accounting degree programs thro...

Jul 22, 2026, 11:51am EDT

New EIU Gameday app available for Panther fans; Panther Club Annual Fund launches for 2026-27

Eastern Illinois University Athletics has launched an enhanced version of the official EIU Gameday mobile app, providing Panther fans with an updated way to stay connected throughout the 2026-27 athletics season. Powered by SIDEARM Sports, the free EI...

Jul 15, 2026, 12:19pm EDT

For decades, Eastern has served as the home of the Smith Walbridge Clinics, providing an affordable, accessible environment where participants can develop technical skills, leadership abilities and professional connections. The partnership reflects EIU's broader mission of making high-quality educational experiences available to learners from a wide range of backgrounds, both within and beyond the traditional classroom.

Eastern Illinois University continues longstanding tradition of hosting Smith Walbridge Clinics

Eastern Illinois University is welcoming hundreds of music educators, students and performers from across the country as the Smith Walbridge Clinics return to campus for another summer, continuing a decades-long partnership that reflects the University...

Jul 15, 2026, 12:09pm EDT

EIU Mascot Billy the Panther sports an EIU Alumni shirt. Following EIU's most recent Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies, Billy is encouraging new or established EIU alumni to join or renew their memberships to the EIU Alumni Association by calling 800-ALUM-EIU (800-258-6348).

Become a member of the EIU Alumni Association

The Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association is on the prowl, inviting their network of Panther alums to explore joining the association as new or returning members. Becoming a member of EIU's Alumni Association offers a list of exclusive benefi...

Jul 15, 2026, 12:02pm EDT

Mark Wilson has been named Eastern Illinois University's next Director of Athletics. Wilson will begin his tenure as Eastern Illinois University's AD on September 1, 2026, taking the helm of a Panther Athletics program coming off a successful 2025-26 campaign that included Ohio Valley Conference championships in volleyball, softball, and men's outdoor track and field, NCAA Tournament appearances in volleyball and softball, and a second place finish in the OVC Commissioner's Cup.

Eastern Illinois University names Mark Wilson Director of Athletics

Mark Wilson has been named Eastern Illinois University's next Director of Athletics. One of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision's most accomplished leaders, Wilson brings more than three decades of Division I experience to EIU. He previously spe...

Jul 15, 2026, 9:06am EDT

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