CHARLESTON, IL (07/15/2026) The Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association is on the prowl, inviting their network of Panther alums to explore joining the association as new or returning members.
Becoming a member of EIU’s Alumni Association offers a list of exclusive benefits for participants at different levels, including membership credentials, a bi-annual subscription to the EIU alumni magazine Forever EIU, discounts at the newly renovated EIU Bookstore, dedicated help in finding old EIU friends or roommates, special invitations to alumni events, and memberships to EIU’s Student Rec Center, among other benefits.
Memberships are available at different tiers, with recent graduate memberships starting at $20 up to lifetime family memberships for $750. Membership proceeds fund various student scholarships and awards, including the Alumni Association’s 1895 Scholarship and the Distinguished Senior Awards; enhance student-focused services like mentoring and leadership opportunities, educational programming, and assistance to student organizations; support campus renovations and beautification projects such as the Alumni Quad and Centennial Clock Tower; and invitations to special Homecoming events that allow alumni and students to celebrate their lifelong bond in an entertainment-filled weekend.
According to the association’s website, the EIU Alumni Association builds lifelong relationships between alumni and their alma mater, and works to make Eastern the best in the nation in integrating the academic and personal development of students. Memberships help EIU fund scholarships, enhance student-focused service, unite alumni, and much more. Stay connected and support future Panthers by renewing or joining, today using this link, or by calling 800-ALUM-EIU (800-258-6348).
More than 1,000 students representing 22 countries were eligible to graduate from EIU in Spring 2026. At a University renowned for building relationships with its students beginning on day one, membership in EIU’s Alumni Association caps their recent academic accomplishments after years of classroom commitments and dedication to earning their degree. EIU graduates are often gifted Alumni Association memberships by their families and friends following their graduation from the University.
EIU prepares students to accomplish their life goals through a combination of quality academics, personal relationships, and both on-campus and online learning opportunities. For more information about Eastern Illinois University, including its broad array of academic and career readiness programs, community-based services and opportunities, visit Eastern Illinois University or call EIU’s public information office at (217) 581-7400.