A statement from Eastern Illinois University regarding recent, repulsive messages posted on social media by a local business owner.

Happy National Mascot Day to our biggest fan Billy the Panther! #EIU

A day to learn. To reflect. To celebrate. #JUNETEENTH2020

Eastern Illinois University will no longer require ACT/SAT test scores for admission to the university! #EIU Learn more: go.eiu.edu/testoptional

Panthers it is time to step up and help #ProtectOurPanthers! Wear your mask, practice social distancing, wash your hands, and clean your high-touch surfaces to keep everyone healthy. For policies and information please visit eiu.edu/covid

Join the EIU Wind Symphony in the Library Quad on Friday, 9/4 at noon for a short concert on the Mellin Steps. It’s FREE! Bring your lunch and make it a picnic! #EIU JG-TC EIU Music Department EIU Panther Marching Band The Daily Eastern News

Check out the PMB LIVE in Concert program, including student bios!! go.eiu.edu/pmbconcert2020

Congratulations to EIU alum Justin Johnson on being named the 2021 Illinois Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education! #EIU #EIUAlumni #ForeverEIU Learn more at go.eiu.edu/2021TOTY

🕸🕷Happy Halloween from all your favorite EIU Bands! 🎶

🇺🇸 Thank you, veterans, for your service. 🇺🇸

🧡🤎 Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃 We are incredibly thankful that we can continue to make music, even if we have to be social distanced and a little creative to do it! What is something you're thankful for? Stay safe, everyone!

Congratulations to our Fall 2020 Graduates! #EIUAlumni #ForeverEIU 💙🎓🐾

📯 Happy holidays to you and yours! 🎄

Happy holidays from the Panther Marching Band!🎄

👋 Hello, 2021!! We hope this year brings you happiness, success, and great music to lift your spirits! 🎶 #newyears #2021year #eiumusic

Thank you to all of the amazing students who have adapted to the challenges of performing during a pandemic and have filled our campus with amazing music this past year! 🎶💙 #EIU #EIUMusic

Awesome first day of PMB Camp! Check-in went smoothly and the first full ensemble sounded great! Can’t wait for some marching basics tomorrow! #WhoAreWe #PMB

The EIU Panther Marching Band and @EIUPANTHERSMFB took a break from practice this morning to work with the Grounds team on pulling weeds and beautifying campus! Thank you for being ALL IN for EIU! #EIUMoveIn #EIU