Yesterday we gathered to remember and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through discussion, volunteerism and service. Impactful celebration of Dr. King’s work has been a long-held tradition at #EIU, enhancing unity and understanding across our campus.

👉Take your next steps to becoming a panther today! Find your admissions checklist in your MyEIU account and stay tuned for upcoming admitted student visit days and orientation registration. #futurepanther #college #eiu

walking (campus) in a winter wonderland ❄️

We’re proof that a great college education doesn’t have to break the bank. 👇 ✅lowest cost of attendance of a public university in the state ✅$48 million dollars in scholarships and financial aid ✅$1500 saved with textbook rental Submit your FAFSA and see how much you can save go.eiu.edu/fafsaeiu

What a time to be a panther! 👀🔥🐾 Read more about EIU’s achievements in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report College Rankings at go.eiu.edu/usnwr26

Alumni status? Achieved✔️🐾 #alwaysapanther #forevereiu #eiu #alum

🐾💙It’s National Decision Day and we’re giving away $2500 in scholarships for current and incoming students! All you have to do is you share your commitment to #EIU on socials, with the hashtag #EIUGoTime! #futurepanther #classof2029 #nationaldecisionday #collegedecision #scholarship

4.0 energy 👏 #eiu #study #campus #spring #student

Signs of Spring🌸🌸

☀️💙It’s a beautiful day to be back on campus! #eiu #spring #bloom #college #campus

Usually we gravitate towards blue… but today we’ll make an exception🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Panthers! #eiu #green #stpatricksday☘️ #campus #panthers #college

2 days to spring break… but who’s counting?? 👀☀️ Check out the EIU calendar for updated campus dining and recreation hours during break! #eiu #spring #springbreak #college #campus #sunshine

💙Find your home at EIU! Once you’ve been admitted and accepted your offer, you can apply for housing through your MyEIU account! Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and based on availability! #eiu #college #dorm #housing #lawson #illinois #futurepanther #student25

Over the weekend the Panthers continued their home winning streak, improving to 14-0, and were able to raise over $10,000 for local cancer patients at this year’s CARE game! We’d say that’s cause for celebration👏💙 #eiu #panthers #basketball #college

👏Help us congratulate the nearly 980 undergraduate students who achieved a GPA of 3.8 or higher and made the Fall 2024 Dean’s List! Way to go Panthers! View the full list at go.eiu.edu/f24deanlist #eiu #deanslist #undergrad #panthers #student #academic #alumni #gpa #congrats

It’s Black History Month! 🌟 Join in the celebration and take part in some of the amazing events our students and staff have planned, including a Soul Food fundraiser, speaker series, and the annual Miss Black EIU pageant. #eiu #bhm

👏Help us welcome one of our newest campus additions– the Fraternity & Sorority Life Community Center in the University Union! This space will allow our Greek organizations a dedicated place to meet, host events & programs, & recruit new members! #eiu #greek #fsl #union #studentlife #community

🌟Live within 50 miles of EIU? You could pay $0 tuition and fees for up to 4 years! That’s the Local Scholars program, and it can help you attend EIU for free! Learn more at go.eiu.edu/locals (link in bio) #eiu #scholarship #midwest #illinois #admission #college #panthers

We have a feeling it’s going to be a great semester 💙 Welcome back, Panthers! #eiu #college #campus #snow #Midwest #student

⚡️Now through March 31, 2024, Graduate School application fees have been waived for both domestic and international applicants! ⚡️ Begin your application process today at go.eiu.edu/gradapp #eiu #panthers #highered #graduateschool #apply

📣✨African American Heritage Month events have begun on campus! Join us for soul food, the annual Miss Black EIU pageant, a special presentation by alumni and TikTok personality, Dilla Thomas, and more as we celebrate Black history and culture during the month of February.

Happy Friday, Panthers! ❄️✨☀️ Congrats on making it through this wonderful winter week! #eiu #springsemester #il #snow #campus #winter #college #24 #friday #studentlife

We will observe the following University Breaks and Holidays this semester: •Martin Luther King Jr. Day- January 15th •Lincoln’s Birthday- February 16th •Spring Break- March 18-22nd Have a wonderful and safe three-day weekend! #eiu #campus

Will you join us 🔥TONIGHT🔥 at Groniger Arena for the first Panther Basketball home games of the year?! Let’s fill the stands! 💙 >> Women’s Basketball- 5pm >> Men’s Basketball- 7:30pm #eiu #collegebasketball #il #homegame #rollthers #pantherpride