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

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

The Daily Eastern News

After 16 Years as Provost, Blair Lord Plans Retirement

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter April 27, 2017

  After almost 16 years of service, Provost Blair Lord prepares for his retirement at the end of the Spring 2017 semester. Lord said his favorite part of being provost was working with knowledgeable...

Campus asked for evaluations of provost candidates

Staff Report April 6, 2017

  The search for a new provost ended Wednesday and now the campus is being asked to give their feedback. In an email to the News, Eastern President David Glassman said it would be a couple of...

On-campus interviews for new provost to begin Thursday

News Staff March 19, 2017

The first of four candidates being considered for the provost position will be interviewed at Eastern Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24, according to an email sent out by Eastern President David...

Academic Program Elimination Reorganization Committee meets to plan report

Jason Hardimon, Staff Reporter March 1, 2017

The Academic Program Elimination Reorganization Committee met Wednesday for final planning of its report before its final meeting next Monday. Committee Chairman Richard Jones, a communication studies...

CAA discusses vitalization role

Chrissy Miller, Administrative Reporter January 20, 2017

  The Council on Academic Affairs discussed their role in the vitalization project and revised the public relations minor at their meeting Thursday. As brought up by philosophy professor Gary...

Faculty Senate to discuss communications

Staff Report October 17, 2016

The Faculty Senate will discuss communications sent to them from philosophy professor and Faculty Senate member Grant Sterling and Blair Lord, vice president for academic affairs, at their next meeting. The...

Faculty Forum discusses shared governance, changes

Analicia Haynes, Staff Reporter October 28, 2015

Faculty members flocked to the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union to attend a faculty forum Wednesday afternoon and discussed the issue of shared governance between faculty, staff members and the...

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