Eastern Illinois University Admitted Student Profiles & Alumni

Some of the prominent alumni of Eastern Illinois University include: 

• John Malkovich: Award-winning American actor, with nominations for two Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award.
• James John Liautaud: Founder and former chairman of Jimmy John's sandwich chain.
• LisaRaye McCoy (LisaRaye): American actress, fashion designer, model, businesswoman, and former first lady of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
• Mary E. Miller: U.S. representative for Illinois's 15th congressional district since 2021, serving on the House Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Education & Labor.
• Nicholas Maton: Professional baseball utility player for the Detroit Tigers, having played college baseball at Eastern Illinois University and Lincoln Land Community College.