Eastern Illinois University 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) |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1895 |
| Endowment | $87.3 million (2020) |
| President | David M. Glassman |
| Provost | Jay Gatrell |
| Students | 8,626 (Fall 2020) |
| Undergraduates | 6,969 (Fall 2020) |
| Postgraduates | 1,657 (Fall 2020) |
| Campus | College town, 320 acres (129.5 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Daily Eastern News |
| Colors | Blue and Grey |
| Mascot | Billy the Panther |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FCS — Ohio Valley Conference |
About Eastern Illinois University
State university established under the name Eastern Illinois State Normal School as a teacher's college before eventually expanding into a comprehensive university.
Achievement of Eastern Illinois University
The College of Education is the largest department of the school, though they also have prominent Communication Disorders and Sciences and Biological Sciences programs.
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Latest information about Eastern Illinois University updated on July 28 2021.
