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Equipping students for excellence in learning, service, and leadership for over 160 years.

10/29/2026

On Nov. 7, runners and walkers will make their way through the historic campus Ronald Reagan once called home before finishing near Eureka’s Peace Garden and a piece of the Berlin Wall.

Stick around after you cross the finish line for a pancake breakfast and race-day celebration!

Ready to run? 🔗 https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Eureka/RunwithReagan1855

10/28/2026

On Friday, Sept. 18, Eureka College honored members of the Eureka community during the Eureka College Alumni Celebration. Among this year’s honorees is Charlie Waca, Class of 1968, recipient of the Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award.

Charlie has devoted his life to education, athletics and service. After graduating from Eureka College in 1968, he spent 41 years as an educator, making a lasting impact on generations of students.

His passion for athletics has been just as enduring. Charlie served 38 seasons as an assistant high school football coach and 33 years as a junior high track coach, mentoring countless student-athletes while emphasizing fundamentals, discipline and sportsmanship. In 2026, he was inducted into both the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame.

Beyond the classroom and playing field, Charlie has remained dedicated to his family, church and community through decades of volunteer service. Throughout his career, he has encouraged his students and athletes to practice gratitude and give back to those around them.

Congratulations to Charlie Waca on receiving the Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award!

10/27/2026

Hear something spooky? 👻🎶 Listen to this sneak peek of Eureka College’s Chorale and Instrumental Ensemble!

Join us tomorrow, October 28, at 7 p.m. in Becker Auditorium for "Music That Goes Boo!" 🎃

This family-friendly concert is open to the community and is a badged event for students. Costumes are encouraged, and Halloween candy will be handed out after the performance! 🍬

10/26/2026

On Friday, Sept. 18, Eureka College honored members of the Eureka community during the Eureka College Alumni Celebration. Among this year’s honorees was Suzanne Lorraine Holmes, Class of 1982, who was posthumously honored with the President’s Servant Leader Award.

A lifelong learner, Suzanne took great pride in her education, which led her to Eureka College. After graduating in 1982, she remained close with her Eureka friends and sorority sisters and continued to dedicate her time and energy to alumni involvement and the success of the College and its students.

Suzanne is remembered for her devotion to family, community service and the many ways she brought creativity and joy to those around her. Her legacy lives on through her family, friends and the Eureka College community she cared for deeply.

Suzanne’s daughter, Nicole Holmes, accepted the President’s Servant Leader Award in her honor.

Eureka College is proud to celebrate the life and legacy of Suzanne Lorraine Holmes.

10/22/2026

Happy National Transfer Student Week! 🎉

Did you know that more than 28% of Eureka College students are transfer students this semester? This week, we're celebrating our transfer students and the many ways they make Eureka College special! ❤️💛

10/21/2026

On Friday, Sept. 18, Eureka College honored members of the Eureka community during the Eureka College Alumni Celebration. Among this year’s honorees is Monica Coleman, Class of 2005, recipient of the Alumni Award of Merit.

A proud first-generation college student, Monica graduated magna cm laude from Eureka College in 2005. During her time at Eureka, she participated in the Honors Program and Student Senate and served as an Admissions Ambassador.

Monica spent 16 years with the American Red Cross, first empowering Central Illinois youth through safety education and volunteer programming before transitioning into grant development. As a Grants Specialist, she secured more than $30 million in funding.

In 2021, Monica returned to Eureka College as Director of Foundation Relations, where she established new grant frameworks and helped secure approximately $9 million in new funding over four years. She now serves as Director of Grant Strategy at Illinois Wesleyan University, managing complex grant portfolios and helping secure additional institutional funding.

Congratulations to Monica Coleman on receiving the Alumni Award of Merit!

10/20/2026

Join Eureka College on Thursday, November 5, for the Humbert Lecture on Religion and Public Life. This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there! 🗓️

10/19/2026

On Friday, Sept. 18, Eureka College honored members of the Eureka community during the Eureka College Alumni Celebration. Among this year’s honorees is Matthew Cahill, Class of 2009, recipient of the Alumni Award of Merit.

Matthew graduated summa cm laude from Eureka College with a degree in Business Administration. During his time at Eureka, he was a Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Fellow and a member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. He later earned his J.D. and M.B.A. from Northwestern University.

Matthew currently serves as Acting Deputy Administrator and Chief Counsel of the Federal Transit Administration, where he helps lead an agency that invests more than $21 billion annually to support and expand public transportation across the country.

Before entering government service, Matthew practiced law at Sidley Austin LLP, representing clients in the transportation and energy sectors. Earlier in his career, he contributed to major transportation projects, including the Chicago-to-St. Louis High Speed Rail program. His connection to public transportation began while he was a Eureka student, when he completed a summer internship with the Federal Transit Administration.

Congratulations to Matthew Cahill on receiving the Alumni Award of Merit!

10/16/2026

On Friday, Sept. 18, Eureka College honored members of the Eureka community during the Eureka College Alumni Celebration. Among this year’s honorees is Mike Sain II, Class of 2016, recipient of the Outstanding New Alumni Award.

At Eureka, Mike was a member of the men’s basketball team and served as a Reagan Fellow. During his college years, he completed summer internships with the Cleveland Guardians and the National Basketball Association league office, where he returned after graduation to work in the Player Development Department.

Mike’s career has since included serving as a high school athletic director in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, and working with professional basketball agency SLASH Sports and Entertainment.

In 2022, Mike joined the Basketball Operations staff of the Osceola Magic, the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic. He now serves as Assistant General Manager, coordinating basketball operations logistics for players, coaches and staff throughout the Orlando and Osceola Magic organization.

Congratulations to Mike Sain II on receiving the Outstanding New Alumni Award!

10/14/2026

On Friday, Sept. 18, Eureka College honored members of the Eureka community during the Eureka College Alumni Celebration. Among this year’s honorees is Charles Mangold III, Class of 2022, recipient of the Outstanding New Alumni Award.

Since graduating from Eureka College, Charles has pursued opportunities spanning athletics, public service, business and community involvement.

Charles represented Team USA as a bobsledder in the 2022 North American Cup, competing in Canada and across the United States. He later competed as a professional bull rider in the 2023 PBR Challenger Series and was selected as a contestant for Season 18 of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior.

Beyond athletics, Charles has served as a congressional intern and regional field organizer and is involved with Mangold Ford and Mangold Ford of Clinton. He also gives back through volunteer work with South Side Christian Academy and The Salvation Army’s Cure Hunger initiative.

Congratulations to Charles Mangold III on receiving the Outstanding New Alumni Award!

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Eureka, IL
61530

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+13094673721

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