Eastern Illinois Panthers
A light blue, white and blue panther’s head on a shield above a wordmark “EASTERN ILLINOIS” in blue.
Eastern Illinois Panthers
2015 - Present
A blue, grey and white panthers' paw print.

Eastern Illinois Panthers
2015 - Present
A side view of a light blue, grey, white and blue panther's head on a shield above a wordmark "EASTERN ILLINOIS" in blue.

Eastern Illinois Panthers
2015 - Present
A side view of a light blue, grey, white and blue panther's head on a shield above a double lined wordmark "EASTERN ILLINOIS" in white on a blue with grey trim background.

Eastern Illinois Panthers
2015 - Present
A side view of a light blue, grey, white and blue panther's head on a shield above a single lined wordmark "EASTERN ILLINOIS" in white on a blue with grey trim background.

Eastern Illinois Panthers
2015 - Present
A side view of a light blue, grey, white and blue panther's head on a shield next to a wordmark "EASTERN ILLINOIS" in blue.

Eastern Illinois Panthers
2015 - Present
A side view of a light blue, grey, white and blue panther's head on a shield above the initials "EIU" in blue.

Eastern Illinois Panthers
2015 - Present
A side view of a light blue, grey, white and blue panther's head on a shield above the initials "EIU" in white on a blue with grey trim background.

Eastern Illinois Panthers
2015 - Present
A blue, grey and white shield with the initials "EIU" in blue above a wordmark "PANTHERS" in blue.

Eastern Illinois Panthers
2015 - Present
A side view of a light blue, grey, white and blue panther's head on a shield.

Eastern Illinois Panthers
2015 - Present
A side view of a grey, white and blue panther's head on a shield.

Eastern Illinois Panthers
2015 - Present
A side view of a white and blue panther's head on a shield.

Eastern Illinois Panthers
2008 - 2015
A black, white and blue panther's head with mouth in attack mode.

Eastern Illinois Panthers
2000 - 2008
Left-facing black with blue highlights panther's head in attack mode.

Eastern Illinois Panthers
2000 - 2008
A black, white and blue panther's head above a wordmark "PANTHERS" in white in an uneven size font and "EASTERN ILLINOIS" in white on a black banner.
Moved to be a primary logo.

Eastern Illinois Panthers
1975 - 2000
A walking black and white panther wearing a blue sweater with the initials "EIU" front and center.
Former primary logo.

Eastern Illinois Panthers Logo History
First, why does a team use an Eastern Illinois Panthers alternate logo? An alternate logo offers great branding flexibility. For instance, it provides a fresh look for merchandise and special events. Consequently, this secondary logo becomes a key part of the team's visual identity. It gives the Panthers a modern and dynamic edge.
Evolution of the Panthers' Alternate Designs
The Eastern Illinois Panthers logo history shows significant evolution. Initially, many older logos featured simpler concepts. However, modern design has changed the game. The current Eastern Illinois University logo and its alternates are now more detailed and forceful. Therefore, the designs look more dynamic and capture the Panther spirit perfectly. To learn more about the team's impressive journey, you can read their full history on the Eastern Illinois Panthers history page.
Connecting the Panthers Brand
Ultimately, every logo helps tell the team's story. The Eastern Illinois Panthers alternate logo complements the primary brand marks. Together, they create a powerful and unified brand. This completes the full picture of the Eastern Illinois Panthers logo history. For a look at the team's main text-based designs, you can visit our internal Eastern Illinois Panthers Wordmark Logo page.




