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EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael Returns to the University of Illinois
From eiupanthers.com For twelve years, Eastern Illinois University's tenth Athletic Director, Tom Michael, has led Panther Athletics to sustained success in both competition and the classroom. Later this month, Mr. Michael will transition to a new rol...
May 5, 2026, 11:30am EDT
EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center releases 2026-27 premier event schedule
Eastern Illinois University's Doudna Fine Arts Center will host a variety of premier-level events and shows throughout the 2026-27 academic year. The Doudna Fine Arts Center's premier events are meant to entertain regional citizens in and around the EI...
Apr 28, 2026, 3:04pm EDT
EIU students demonstrate transformative power of research at NCUR in Virginia
Following what's become an almost annual tradition, nine Eastern Illinois University students recently were recognized at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, Virginia. Held this year from April 13 through 15, the annua...
Apr 28, 2026, 3:02pm EDT
"Sales is Love: Revenue for Life" conference May 1 at Eastern Illinois University
A new kind of sales conversation is taking center stage this spring in East Central Illinois. On Friday, May 1, The Tarble at Eastern Illinois University will host "Sales is Love: Revenue for Life," a full-day conference built on a simple but powerful ...
Apr 22, 2026, 2:13pm EDT
EIU, Charleston Rotary to dedicate Peace Pole as symbol of global unity
Eastern Illinois University and the Charleston Rotary club will host a formal dedication of a new campus Peace Pole on Friday, April 24 at 2 p.m. "The dedication of the Peace Pole at Eastern Illinois University represents a powerful coupling of EIU's ...
Apr 22, 2026, 2:06pm EDT
EIU's Dr. Shawn Peoples earns scholarship for advanced student safety training
Dr. Shawn Peoples, the Director of the Office of Civil Rights at Eastern Illinois University and Eastern's Title IX Coordinator, has recently been awarded the Harrison Kowiak Scholarship to attend the Hazing Prevention Institute in Indianapolis. Estab...
Apr 21, 2026, 12:16pm EDT
EIU's WEIU TV and Radio Takes Home SINBA Awards
WEIU is excited to announce that the Illinois News Broadcasters Association announced the winners of this year's Student Illinois News Briadcasters Association (SINBA) Awards, honoring the best in student journalism. At the Best of Broadcast Awards in ...
Apr 20, 2026, 4:15pm EDT
EIU supporters stepping up in advance of EIU Giving Day on April 22
Eastern Illinois University will host its 2026 Giving Day Wednesday, April 22. The campaign encourages alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of EIU to consider supporting current and future Panthers through financial donations that can help offs...
Apr 15, 2026, 3:20pm EDT
Spring Fest 2026 at EIU to take place April 23 through April 25
Eastern Illinois University and the Doudna Fine Arts Center invite members of the local community to enjoy an art fair, live performances, amazing food, and more during the University's annual Spring Fest in 2026, being held Thursday through Saturday, ...
Apr 15, 2026, 3:19pm EDT
Eastern Illinois University administrator shares Study Abroad experience in East Asia
When Heather Crank first enrolled at Olney Central College, she wasn't certain where her academic journey would lead. After exploring her interests, she discovered a passion that would shape her career -- and is now helping to expand global opportuniti...
Apr 9, 2026, 12:41pm EDT