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Campus will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We are wishing our Panther community a safe and h...
09/07/2026

Campus will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We are wishing our Panther community a safe and happy holiday.

See you in 7 Saturdays for EIU Homecoming 2026! Join us Saturday, October 24th as the Panthers take on Southeast Missour...
09/05/2026

See you in 7 Saturdays for EIU Homecoming 2026!

Join us Saturday, October 24th as the Panthers take on Southeast Missouri State at O’Brien Stadium at 2pm

Find more details and the full event schedule at https://www.eiu.edu/homecoming/

Bring your Panther energy to our FIRST HOME GAME on Saturday, September 12! Join us for the Fall Open House and Panther ...
09/02/2026

Bring your Panther energy to our FIRST HOME GAME on Saturday, September 12!

Join us for the Fall Open House and Panther Tailgate earlier that day as well and you can score free tickets for you and a guest! Sign up at the link below👇

https://go.eiu.edu/septvisit26

Yesterday we gathered to honor and unveil a new historical marker on our campus for EIU alumni, Major Charles B. Hall. H...
08/26/2026

Yesterday we gathered to honor and unveil a new historical marker on our campus for EIU alumni, Major Charles B. Hall.

He became the first African-American student-athlete in EIU's history in the fall of 1938, where he lettered in both football and track. After leaving the university to join the United States Army Air Corp in 1941, he was sent to Tuskegee Army Air Field and later joined the 99th Pursuit Squadron. Hall made history on July 2, 1943, by becoming the first African-American fighter pilot to shoot down a German plane during World War II.

Over the course of his service, he flew nearly 200 missions and shot down three enemy planes. He received numerous awards and honors over his lifetime and since his death in 1971.

We are thankful to the Coles County Historical Society, the family of Major Hall, and those involved in realizing this marker on campus. His bravery, dedication, and legacy will not soon be forgotten.

Stacking up to be a great semester 📚
08/26/2026

Stacking up to be a great semester 📚

Introducing the Panther Class of 2030🐾📸
08/21/2026

Introducing the Panther Class of 2030🐾📸

Moved in and ready to learn ✔️Welcome home, Panthers!
08/20/2026

Moved in and ready to learn ✔️

Welcome home, Panthers!

Your guide to Welcome Weekend 2026 is here! 🐾 See you soon, panthersFind the full weekend schedule via the link in the c...
08/19/2026

Your guide to Welcome Weekend 2026 is here! 🐾 See you soon, panthers

Find the full weekend schedule via the link in the comments below

08/13/2026

From the Midwest to Dallas, Texas ✈️

Recent alum, Deshaun, shares how EIU helped him prepare for his career and land a job in his field before graduation!

More than 90% of our undergraduate students are employed or enrolled in a graduate program within 6 months of graduation.

Congratulations to Deshaun, and all of the panthers pursuing their dreams post-grad!🎓

🎞️Taking a trip through the archives and looking back to a simpler time
08/11/2026

🎞️Taking a trip through the archives and looking back to a simpler time

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