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Eastern Illinois University (EIU) is a public university in Charleston, Illinois, United States.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 ...
The Old Main, also known as the Livingston C. Lord Administration Building, is the oldest building at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. Construction on the building began in 1896 and was completed in 1899. Architect George H. Miller designed the building, which has a medieval style resembling a castle.
The Health Education Building, also known as the McAfee Gym, is a historic building located on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.The building was constructed in 1938 and designed by Peoria architecture firm Hewitt, Emerson & Gregg; C. Herrick Hammond served as the state's supervising architect on the project.
Lantz Arena is a 5,400-seat multi-purpose arena in Charleston, Illinois.It is home to the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) Panthers men's and women's basketball teams and to the women's volleyball team.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Urbana Champaign: 1867 56,916 Research University Part of the University of Illinois system: Northeastern Illinois University: Chicago: 1867 5,756 Master's Northern Illinois University: DeKalb: 1895 15,649 Research University Southern Illinois University Carbondale: Carbondale: 1869 11,107 Research ...
Pemberton Hall is a women's residence hall at Eastern Illinois University, in Charleston, Illinois.Located at the north end of the university campus, at the corner of 4th street and Lincoln Avenue, Pemberton Hall is registered as a historic landmark, due to its status as the oldest women's college residence hall in the state.
O'Brien Field is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose stadium in Charleston, Illinois. [3] It is home to the Eastern Illinois University Panthers football and track and field teams. O’Brien Field is named after Maynard O'Brien who coached football and track at Eastern Illinois University. [4]
In 1895, the Eastern Illinois State Normal School was established in Charleston, which later became Eastern Illinois University. This led to lasting resentment in nearby Mattoon, which had originally led the campaign to locate the proposed teaching school in Coles County. A Mattoon newspaper printed a special edition announcing the decision ...