Thirty seven of the projects within Plan 2028 have seen progress this year with nine already completed and one yet to start, according to Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell.  Gatrell...

Eastern currently has three unused buildings: Carman Hall, Thomas Hall and Weller Hall. While out of use for most students, the buildings still serve some use and are planned to have changes made to...

On-campus enrollment at EIU has fallen by 9.77% this semester compared to last spring.   This is the most on-campus enrollment has dipped in the past 10 years beside spring of 2021—post COVID-19.  Largely,...

The transfer portal is now open to men’s college basketball players until Tuesday, April 22. Here are the Panthers that have put themselves in the transfer portal: Obadiah Curtis Redshirt junior...

The annual pseudo-holiday Unofficial took place on Saturday and led to the usual increase in police calls.   This year’s Unofficial had a similar number of calls and offenses as recent years.   EIU...

EIU’s most recent Wi-Fi survey revealed 57% of the responders approved of the residence hall’s Wi-Fi system, according to the Director of Housing and Dining Mark Hudson.  In fall, the Wi-Fi...

An Eastern Illinois University student passed away of natural causes Thursday in Taylor Hall, according to Coles County Coroner Ed Schniers.   University police arrived at freshman public health...

This morning, EIU announced chair of the nursing department Holly Farley as the next acting provost and vice president for academic affairs. “I am excited to take on the many responsibilities...

Eastern Illinois University’s Recreation Center will begin renovations to the wooden courts and its three studios, which have been damaged by water intrusion, beginning on Monday.  The wooden floors...

The student senate heard presentations on a 4% increase in room and board fees, upcoming dorm renovation plans and a funding request from career services Wednesday.   Current rates for residence hall...

Eastern Illinois women’s basketball season is over after a last second score by sophomore guard Raegan McCowan put Western Illinois ahead 78-75 in the quarterfinals of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament...

EIU president Jay Gatrell held a meeting Friday presenting data concerning enrollment and finances about the university.   The last 15 fiscal years have seen a decline in total enrollment. For example,...