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300 East College Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530, US

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Eureka College was founded by abolitionists from Kentucky who were members of a religious movement known as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and were committed to providing young people a broad, liberal education. These pioneers believed in an education infused with values as a basis for leadership. Chartered by the Illinois Legislature in 1855, Eureka was the first college in the state and third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis. Eureka College was designated by the National Park Service as a Campus Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places in June 2010.

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We're recognized as a top college in Illinois for vocations like teacher education, nursing, communications, and criminal justice, and we're adding new courses for emerging careers like early childhood and sports management. A Eureka College education prepares you for more than just your first job: it equips you to become a leader in your field and community.

Student Spotlight: Matthew Swan

March 20, 2025

We are thrilled to shine the Student Spotlight on Matthew Swan, a freshman Communication & Media Studies and Sports Management double major!

Matthew chose to study at Eureka College for Eureka’s amazing broadcasting program. As a freshman, Matthew is still exploring career options for his degrees. He has a few plans in mind, including attending graduate school, pursuing a job in broadcasting, or securing an internship with a minor league baseball team in broadcasting.

Matthew is a fellow in the Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Program and a recipient of the Ronald Reagan Scholarship. In addition to being a Reagan Fellow, he works closely with John Malone, covers sports games for ECTV and EC 103.1, serves as an intern for Eureka College’s social media team, and recently co-founded a Bible Study Club with a friend!

Matthew’s happiest moment at Eureka was traveling to Chicago with the Reagan Fellows, where they visited an art museum and had free time to explore the city. He is also looking forward to an upcoming trip to Sweden with the Reagan Fellows this summer.

One of his most memorable classes so far has been TV Practicum with John Malone, where he learned to operate cameras, edit videos, and even appear on TV for sports game coverage. His favorite place on campus is the Cerf Center, as he appreciates its blend of Eureka’s historical charm with modern updates. He describes it as having a "home away from home" atmosphere.

Matthew is thoroughly enjoying his time in the EC community, sharing:
"The campus is small, and the professors are nice. Students aren’t just seen as a number—there’s a real sense of community here."

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