Eastern Illinois University is a public state university that grants bachelor's, master's and specialist's degrees.
History
In 1895, the university was founded as Eastern Illinois State Normal School by the Illinois General Assembly. In response to growth and change, the institution became Eastern Illinois State Teachers College in 1921, Eastern Illinois State College in 1947 and eventually Eastern Illinois University in 1957.Eastern Illinois University: History
The Campus
The university campus is located in the county seat of Coles County on 320 acres and consists of 72 buildings. It also owns wooded tracts near Charleston which are used for nature study and life science research.
Eastern Illinois University Leadership
- President: William L. Perry
- July 2007-present: President
Studying at Eastern Illinois University
Prospective Students for Eastern Illinois University
- Princeton Review: Eastern Illinois University
- Note: These are taken from the official Eastern Illinois University website:
Visiting Eastern Illinois University
- Official Site: Visit Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University Student Life
Eastern Illinois University Sports Teams
Official Athletic Site: Eastern Illinois University "Panthers" Athletics
Official League Site: Ohio Valley Conference | Missouri Valley Conference (Men's Soccer)
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Fast Facts
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Established
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Location
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President
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Faculty
600
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Student enrollment
11,650
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Nickname
Panthers
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[http
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Fact:
Basketball team is part of the Ohio Valley Conference
