EIU Media Relations

EIU introduces new email subscription options for external audiences

(Charleston, IL) – Eastern Illinois University (EIU) is excited to announce the launch of new email subscription options for external individuals interested in staying updated with campus news, events, and community highlights. With the introduction of the EIU Events Email, University Newsletter email, EIU Daily Digest email, and People of EIU feature, subscribers will have convenient access to curated content delivered straight to their inbox.

The EIU Events Email, scheduled for weekly delivery on Sunday evenings, features upcoming campus events, Athletic events and other EIU-sponsored activities. The University Newsletter email, distributed weekly on Monday mornings, will provide subscribers with a roundup of important announcements, campus news, student achievements, faculty spotlights, and other noteworthy updates from across the EIU community.

For those seeking daily updates, the EIU Daily Digest email is released every weekday at 2:30 p.m., offering a concise summary of the day's top stories, events, and announcements from EIU.

Additionally, subscribers will have the opportunity to receive the People of EIU newsletter monthly during the academic year. This newsletter highlights the diverse voices and stories that make up the EIU community, featuring interviews, profiles, and insights from students, faculty and staff.

"We are thrilled to introduce these new email subscription options to our friends, partners and supporters," said Christy Kilgore, Director of Marketing & Communications at EIU. "These newsletters provide valuable information and engaging content to anyone interested in connecting with Eastern Illinois University. Whether you're a prospective student, a community member, or an alum, we invite you to subscribe and become more fully engaged in the EIU community."

To sign up for these newsletters, interested individuals can visit EIU's Email Preferences Page [go.eiu.edu/email] and select their preferred subscription options.

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, or any of EIU’s other community-based services and opportunities, visit eiu.edu or call EIU’s public information office at (217) 581-7400.