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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

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On-campus enrollment down 7%, administration feeling positive

Alli Hausman, Managing Editor October 15, 2024

Editor's Note: This story has been corrected to change all instances of the incorrect word FASFA to FAFSA.  EIU’s on campus enrollment is down 7.35% for fall 2024, marking the biggest percent...

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Eastern’s spring-to-spring enrollment remains steady

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor February 15, 2024

Editor's Note: The previous version of this story contained correct numbers that were misinterpreted by the reporter. This version contains the correct interpretations.   Eastern’s 10th day enrollment...

Ramsey Johnson, a freshman computer science major, walks to class on Aug. 26. He said his first week of classes were “not very extravagant.

Eastern partners with multi-generation education program

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief June 6, 2022

Eastern is expected to gain 30-40 Hope Scholars this fall after forming a formal partnership with Hope Chicago. Hope Chicago is a one billion dollar funded scholarship-focused and non-profit organization...

Eastern's Director of Enrollment Support Justin Tierney speaks on Eastern creating a transfer plan for the Lincoln College students after the school closes in May Tuesday afternoon. Tierney said as an alumni, the closing is heartbreaking.

Eastern opening doors to Lincoln College students as institution closes

Madelyn Kidd and Corryn Brock April 12, 2022

Eastern is preparing to assist Lincoln College students as their institution plans to close its doors in May after 157 years. University President David Glassman said Eastern is in a good place to assist...

Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Josh Norman presents at Tuesday’s Faculty Senate meeting. Norman’s presentation highlighted Eastern’s enrollment statistics with comparisons to 2020's numbers.

Faculty Senate talks enrollment, recruitment

Luke Taylor, News Editor October 26, 2021

Faculty Senate’s meeting Tuesday revolved around enrollment numbers on campus and what the Senate can do to continue increasing those numbers. Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Josh...

Marketing budget aims to brand Eastern

Logan Raschke, Managing Editor November 3, 2019

*Editor’s Note: This is the first of two stories following up on CUPB’s Nov. 1 meeting. This story details Josh Norman’s presentation on the university’s strategic enrollment planning and marketing...

New Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management chosen

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter January 12, 2017

  After a year and a half with the position unfilled, Josh Norman, formerly the Director of Enrollment Management Data Analysis and Reporting, has been selected to fill the position of Associate...

Josh Norman pitches himself for enrollment management

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter October 24, 2016

  The last candidate for vice president of enrollment management, Josh Norman, held an open meeting to discuss why he is qualified for the position and what his plans are. He finished his daylong...

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