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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
EIU reports Spring 2026 enrollment momentum in priority growth areas aligned with Plan 2028
Eastern Illinois University's Spring 2026 enrollment data reflect continued progress in key student populations and academic areas aligned with the University's Plan 2028 strategic framework, reinforcing EIU's focus on access, pathways, and student suc...
Jan 29, 2026, 11:46am EST
EIU President Jay Gatrell delivers EIU's spring update
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, G...
Jan 27, 2026, 10:28am EST
EIU Board of Trustees meeting results: Thursday, January 22
The Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees held its regular January meeting today, January 22, in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union, located on campus at 600 Lincoln Avenue in Charleston. Immediately following t...
Jan 22, 2026, 3:57pm EST
EIU placement rates rank highest among State universities
For Illinois students and families weighing their college options, recent statewide data offers encouraging insight into what happens after graduation at Eastern Illinois University. In the most recent report from the National Association of Colleges ...
Jan 8, 2026, 3:53pm EST
EIU celebrates its 2024-25 ACA recipients
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, ...
Jan 7, 2026, 12:36pm EST
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EIU to Host Second Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast on January 19, 2026
Eastern Illinois University invites community leaders, students, faculty, and staff to attend the second annual EIU Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast on Monday, January 19, 2026. This free community event offers an opportunity to gather in...
Dec 22, 2025, 11:26am EST
EIU fall commencement ceremonies set for Saturday, December 20
Eastern Illinois University will host its fall 2025 commencement celebration in two separate ceremonies Saturday, December 20 in Groniger Arena at the Charles P. Lantz Complex on EIU's Charleston, Illinois campus. Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies wil...
Dec 18, 2025, 1:18pm EST
EIU's Peace Corps Prep Program empowers students to lead with purpose
Eastern Illinois University is nationally recognized for the strong, meaningful relationships it fosters, making it a first-choice destination for prospective students looking to translate their passion into purpose. This hallmark of EIU captured the a...
Dec 11, 2025, 12:49pm EST