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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Freshman education major, Alyssa Vergara works on her math 1160 homework in the bridge lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr. Union Monday. Vergara continued to work on her homework after a tutoring session from a math professor. She listed the campus being close to home, a small and the professor to student ratio as the reasons she chose Eastern.

How EIU students manage busy majors

Payton Liggins, Reporter March 19, 2024

Choosing a major is a significant decision that shapes students’ academic paths and future career opportunities.   Some majors are known for being particularly demanding and time-consuming,...

BOT approves five new academic programs, approves preliminary budget

Cassie Buchman, Staff Reporter June 23, 2017

The Board of Trustees approved five new programs and approved a preliminary FY18 budget at its meeting Friday. Paul McCann, vice president of business affairs, said the university is asking for preliminary...

CAA approves KSS changes, adds engineering, construction majors

Mallory Kutnick, Campus Reporter April 27, 2017

  The Council on Academic Affairs voted unanimously in favor of four new majors and 19 new courses Thursday. The board approved the addition of construction management and engineering technology...

CAA to vote on new engineering technology major

Staff Report April 19, 2017

A new engineering technology program is one of 14 items to be voted on at the next meeting of the Council on Academic Affairs. The meeting is set for 2 p.m. Thursday in the Booth Library. According...

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