Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University (EIU) is a public university in Charleston, Illinois. Established in 1895 as the Eastern Illinois State Normal School, a teacher's college offering a two-year degree, Eastern Illinois University gradually expanded into a comprehensive university with a broad curriculum, including bachelor's and master's degrees in education, business, arts, sciences, and humanities.
Former names | Eastern Illinois State Normal School (1899–1921) Eastern Illinois State Teachers College (1921–1947) Eastern Illinois State College (1947–1957) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1895 |
| Endowment | $62.8 million |
| President | Jay Gatrell |
| Provost | Ryan C. Hendrickson |
| Students | 8,804 (Fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 6,849 (Fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 1,955 (Fall 2023) |
| Location | , U.S. 39°29′4″N 88°10′31″W |
| Campus | College town, 320 acres (129.5 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Daily Eastern News |
| Colors | Blue and grey |
| Nickname | Panthers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FCS — Ohio Valley Conference |
| Mascot | Billy the Panther |
| Website | www |
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