Eastern Illinois Panthers
Public
Founded 1895
Charleston, Illinois
Undergraduates: 9,928
Postgraduates: 1,723
Ohio Valley Conference
Colors: Blue and Grey
O'Brien Stadium
2008 Record: 5-7, 3-5
Eastern Illinois University is a state university located 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 Baccalaureate and Master's degrees in business, arts, sciences, and humanities.
Notable Alumni
Brad Childress
Tony Romo
Mike Shanahan
Sean Payton
John Malkovich
Burl Ives
Jerry Van Dyke
My Brother
My Ex Sister-in-Law
