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EIU Students Win Illinois News Broadcasters Association (INBA) Scholarships
The Illinois News Broadcasters Association is proud to announce that two Eastern Illinois University broadcasting students have been selected to receive INBA Foundation scholarships. The winners, who will be honored April 18 at the INBA's Best of Broa...
Apr 8, 2026, 2:20pm EDT
EIU's Burkhead named to 2026 Illinois TRIO Achievers Class for Distinguished Service
Eastern Illinois University's Maggie Burkhead has been named to the 2026 Illinois TRIO Achievers Class for Distinguished Service by the Illinois TRIO Association. "This is a fantastic honor for Maggie and a testament to EIU's commitment to success wit...
Apr 8, 2026, 2:17pm EDT
Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library to host Authors@EIU event April 15
Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library will continue its Authors@EIU series with a second event in the series being offered at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. All EIU and regional community members are welcome to attend the free event, including stude...
Apr 2, 2026, 3:56pm EDT
Charleston, Illinois named "Best College Town in Illinois," highlighting EIU's enduring impact
Charleston, Illinois recently was recognized by worldatlas.com as the Best College Town in Illinois, a distinction that reflects more than a century of partnership between the community and Eastern Illinois University. With a historic campus, vibrant a...
Mar 27, 2026, 3:47pm EDT
Eastern Illinois University earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools Silver Designation
Eastern Illinois University has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools Designation, having been recognized as a Silver-level School in the organization's current designation cycle. "As a military veteran myself, I am thrilled that Eastern Illi...
Mar 27, 2026, 3:41pm EDT
Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library to host Authors@EIU event April 9
Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library will continue its Authors@EIU series with a second event in the series being offered at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 9. All EIU and regional community members are welcome to attend the free event, including student...
Mar 26, 2026, 2:39pm EDT
EIU to host EIU Night Out at Gabby Goat in Effingham April 30
Eastern Illinois University is encouraging all EIU Panthers in the Effingham area to sign up for an April 30 event, EIU Night Out in Effingham at the Gabby Goat, as the University hosts EIU alumni, advocates, friends and supporters to a fulfilling even...
Mar 25, 2026, 1:36pm EDT
EIU professor earns Outstanding Faculty Commitment to Student Success Award
Eastern Illinois University's 2010-11 Professor Laureate and Instructor of Geography Cameron Craig recently earned the Ohio Valley Conference's Outstanding Faculty Commitment to Student Success Award. Winners were announced at the OVC Tournament, held ...
Mar 19, 2026, 3:47pm EDT
EIU's Booth Library accepting submissions for University's 2026 Comic Fest
Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library is seeking contestants with the design skills to animate this year's EIU Comic Fest. The Library is accepting submissions for an Anime-Style Character Contest to find the face of the University's 2026 event, ...
Mar 19, 2026, 3:45pm EDT
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