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Our office's duties include handling inquiries from the media and the public, writing and distributing press releases, and writing and editing copy for various university publications.

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EIU Alum and 2007 Georgia Radio Hall of Fame inductee Gary McKee has passed away at 81

Gary McKee was a legendary Atlanta radio host in the 1970s and ‘80s who brought high energy to a top-rated morning show on WQXI-AM and 94Q (now Star 94), He began his radio career at a station in Mount Carmel, Illinois, at age 17 before graduating from EIU in 1968. After two years serving in Vietnam, McKee returned to the States to work briefly at radio stations in Pensacola, Florida and Cincinnati before his career in radio took off at WQXI Atlanta in 1971. | news

EIU Alumna Being Recognized For Leadership

EIU alum Dr. Angie Codron, principal at Normal Community West High School, has been named one of seven finalists for the 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership. | news

Illinois Tops List of Midwest States for Workforce Development

Site Selection magazine recently named Illinois No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 3 nationwide for workforce development, citing the strength of its education, training and talent pipeline. Meanwhile, EIU remains the top independent public regional in Illinois for affordability and social mobility.   | news

EIU's Catie Danner Named Class E Under 40 Class of 2026

Coles County is proud to announce Catie Danner as one of the recipients of the prestigious Class E 20 Under 40, honoring the region’s young professionals making significant impact. Class E will host a breakfast on Thursday, April 30, 2026, to honor this class. | news

Scholarships Available To High School Seniors: Deadline March 2nd

State Representative Adam Niemerg is reminding Illinois high school graduating seniors that there are several scholarships available to Illinois citizens who will be attending an Illinois college or university. The Township Officials of Illinois (TOI) have $2,000 scholarships available, and interested students must write a 500-word essay on “the Role of Township Government in Today’s Society and in the Future.” Rep. Niemerg received his college degree in history from Eastern Illinois University. | news

Nicholas Robinson featured on Wallet Hub

WalletHub asked a panel of experts to share some advice on how people can organize their budgets. Nicholas Robinson, JD, LL.M., MBA, and Associate Professor in EIU's Department of Accounting shared his knowledge. | news

Eastern Illinois University Rolls Out Peace Corps Prep Program

The program is built around four major components recognized by the national Peace Corps: sector-specific skills, foreign language development, intercultural learning, and professional readiness. | news

Eastern Illinois University Senior Shares Professional Film Making Experience

EIU Senior Matt Williamson didn't picture himself working alongside actors he had only ever seen on screen...until he actually had that chance in Summer 2025 -- thanks in large part to EIU and its exceptional academic programs. | news

11 Famous People Who Attended Eastern Illinois University

EIU alums have made a name for themselves in a variety of fields.
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EIU Professor Michael E. Dobbs featured on WalletHub

EIU Professor Michael E. Dobbs was featured in WalletHub's recent article about Best Things to Buy on Black Friday.

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Sherman "Dilla" Thomas ('05) and Team Win Emmy for Series on Urban Chicago

Sherman "Dilla" Thomas ('05)--better known as Dilla the Urban Historian--and the team at Digifé have officially taken home an Emmy for Outstanding Achievement for Magazine Program--Single Program/Series for their series "You Don't Know CHI." | news

Eastern Illinois University has a new pet - sort of

Benben uses a large language module or an artificial intelligence that is similar to Chat GPT, so people can talk to it. Benben also likes to entertain. It waves, dances and jumps. The robot is operated by a tool that is similar to a gaming controller. | news



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