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Mar 26

Eastern Marks 100 Years with Historic Centennial Week

Eastern University marked a historic milestone with a weeklong Centennial Celebration, honoring 100 years of faith, learning, and community.
Apr 09

Eastern University Campolo Fellows Take Transformative Spring Break Pilgrimage to the Mexico-Texas Border

This March, Eastern’s Campolo Fellows embarked on a life-changing journey for their second-annual Spring Break Pilgrimage, this time to the Mexico-Texas border.
Mar 14

Eastern Ranked Among Top 12 College Locations in Pennsylvania by Niche

Eastern University is pleased to have ranked among the top 12 schools on Niche’s Best College Locations list for 2025.
Jan 05, 2021

Eastern Year In Review 2020

2020 has been a year like no other, not just for Eastern but for the entire world. Here are just a few of the significant moments that the Eastern Uni...
Dec 04, 2020

Eastern University Ranked in Top 25 Best Online Christian Graduate Schools

Eastern University was recently ranked one of the top 25 Best Online Christian Graduate Schools by Online Christian Colleges for 2020. The ranking con...
Nov 13, 2020

Eastern University Establishes New School of Nursing

Eastern University is pleased to announce the establishment of the new School of Nursing, which will be the home of Eastern’s four nursing programs: t...
Nov 10, 2020

Dr. Kathy-Ann Hernandez Appointed by Philadelphia Mayor to the Commission on Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs

Eastern University is proud to announce that Dr. Kathy-Ann C. Hernandez has been appointed to the Mayor’s Commission on Faith-Based and Interfaith Aff...
Nov 09, 2020

Eastern University Announces New Pharmacy Partnership with Temple University

Eastern University is pleased to offer students a clear pathway to a career in pharmacy. Through Eastern’s new partnership, qualified students are gua...
Oct 02, 2020

"The Well": New Discussion Groups Work Toward Racial Reconciliation and Justice

Eastern University is excited to announce a new campus-wide initiative. “The Well” is a collective of discussion groups with the goal of creating spac...
Oct 01, 2020

Eastern University Adopts Test-Blind Approach To Undergraduate Admission Decisions for 2021-22

Eastern University, long touting the motto of faith, reason, and justice, has made the decision to adopt a test-blind approach to all undergraduate ad...
Sep 11, 2020

President Matthews Appoints Dr. Randolph Walters as Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, and Belonging

Eastern University President Ron Matthews announced this week that he has appointed Dr. Randolph Walters as Special Assistant to the President for Div...
Jun 19, 2020

In Honor of Juneteenth

This Friday, June 19, is a day we remember with deep reverence. June 19th, or “Juneteenth,” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the a...
Jun 16, 2020

Eastern University Partners with PCOM for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Program

Eastern University has a new affiliation agreement with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) to provide a seamless transition into thei...

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Feb 27

The Faith-Rooted Vision Expands

Eastern’s 100-year history is built upon a vision that began with the founding of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (EBTS), whose legacy continues to shape the institution today.
Apr 03

Communication Studies Alumna Finds Her Spotlight in Theatre Marketing

From a young age, Carly Jae '19 filled notebooks with imaginative skits for to perform, begged her parents to sign her up for dance and singing classes, and auditioned for every show she could find.
Feb 27

100 Years of Leadership

Leaders leave legacies. Since its founding, Eastern has been blessed by transformative leaders who have guided and directed the institution while remaining faithful to its lasting mission.
Mar 17, 2021

A Short History of Eastern University

History helps us understand where we’ve come from and where we’re going. Knowing our foundations establishes a narrative of identity, reminding us of ...
Feb 01, 2021

Join Us in Honoring Black History Month

Today begins Black History Month and I encourage us to engage with the many resources available. As we enter this new month, let us commit to learning...
Jan 15, 2021

MLK Day Reflection: The Fierce Urgency of Now

On August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial on the Washington, D.C. National Mall, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” s...
Jan 11, 2021

Ways To Grow In Your Faith at EU

Coming to a college campus may be scary when it comes to growing your faith, especially because there are different perspectives and points of view th...
Dec 02, 2020

Race, Reflection, and Reset

On May 25th of this year, George Floyd, an un- armed Black man, was killed by a White police officer who knelt on his neck as he cried out, “I can’t b...
Dec 02, 2020

Vision Boards to A-List Tours

Sitting on a deflated air mattress in his LA studio apartment, Steve Epting ’15 stared at the words on his vision board. His goals and dreams seemed s...
Dec 02, 2020

On Air: Esperanza College Introduces New TV Studio Production Lab

Bright studio lights. Microphones in place. A rush of adrenaline. The students behind the camera cue those in front – 3, 2, 1. And we’re live! — with ...
Dec 02, 2020

Grief Has a Voice

Change comes in a variety of shapes and sizes throughout our lives. At times, change is anticipated and welcomed. Other times, it’s jarring, whisking ...
Dec 02, 2020

Eagles Nest into Gaming Competitively

This fall, Eastern launched a brand new addition to our athletic offerings: Esports. If you’re wondering “What in the world is that?,” this article is...
Dec 02, 2020

Expressions of Eastern

“His brushstrokes are broader, His framework is wider, I may see in part, But you see the whole.” These lyrics come from a series of original songs pe...