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Eastern University Celebrates Groundbreaking for Gym Expansion

Eastern University broke ground yesterday on the construction of a 50,000 square foot gymnasium expansion.

Eastern University Has Record Breaking Annual Day of Giving

Eastern University’s 2026 Day of Giving was a historic success. On March 19-20, dates that mark the school’s 101st birthday, Eastern raised $104,670 in 1,925 minutes.

Eastern to Host Leadership Transformation Summit Featuring Former Google.org President

The College of Business & Leadership will host the Spring Leadership Transformation Summit on April 23.

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Public Health “THANK YOU!” Day

On this “Public Health Thank You Day,” we honor the bravery and deep sacrifice public that our health workers have selflessly offered our communities ...

Eastern Professors Leslie Gregory and Sandy Bauer Co-Author Updated Social Work Textbook

EU is pleased to announce that two of its social work professors recently released an updated version of "So You Want to Be a Social Worker: Reflectio...

Eastern to Host Cornel West event on “Classical Education and the Black Intellectual Tradition”

The Templeton Honors College of Eastern University will host Dr. Cornel West for an in-person lecture and discussion on November 12th.

Nursing Once Again Scores Outstanding Pass Rates on 2021 Nursing Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN)

Eastern University is proud to announce that its nursing students have once again received outstanding pass rates on their 2021 nursing licensure exam...

Eastern and Valley Forge Military Academy and College Break Ground on New Football and Track Complex

Eastern and Valley Forge Military Academy and College (VMFAC) officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a new athletic complex this week.

Eastern University’s AA Liberal Arts Ranked #1 in PA for 2022

Eastern University is pleased to announce that its AA in Liberal Arts has been ranked #1 in three categories by College Factual.

Eastern University to Add Football Starting Fall 2022

Eastern is pleased to announce the addition of Football to its athletic offerings starting in the fall of 2022. The Eagles will begin competition in t...

Eastern University Ranked Among the Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News and World Report

Eastern University has once again been ranked one of the Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News and World Report for 2022.

Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

Many of you may have vivid memories from 20 years ago forever imprinted in your mind – where you were, what you were doing, the thoughts that raced th...

Palmer to Host Two-Day Science and Religion Symposium: October 1-2

Palmer Theological Seminary welcomes the public to attend a symposium, to be held on its St. Davids/Eastern University Campus. Each session will featu...

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Eastern 's Dr. Kimberlee Johnson Inducted into Collegium of Scholars

Eastern celebrates the induction of Dr. Kimberlee A. Johnson, Dean of Palmer Theological Seminary and Palmer College, into the Martin Luther King Jr. Collegium of Scholars for 2026.

Stress to Stability to Strength

Needless to say, our budget is now healthy, and our student body is flourishing. We’ve managed, by faith and hard work, to move from Stress to Stability to Strength. There is still work to do, but the future is bright.

Eastern Online

Over the past five years, the Eastern community has experienced remarkable growth as we’ve ventured further into the online world. The University now offers more than 70 online programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates.

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Creating Meaningful Connections

My friends in the Templeton Honors College often ask questions about what it means to live a good life. In the world of communication, we understand.....

3 Healthy Habits: Simple Daily Tips for Staying Physically Flexible

If 2020 taught us anything, it is the importance of flexibility — whether that flexibility is physical, emotional, or just the ability to be flexible ...

Flexibility: The Key to a Healthy Mind

I have always held that flexibility is one of the critical components in managing life well. All across the lifespan, flexibility is a contributing fa...

Sideline Mission

While athletic competition is often seen as a platform for personal success, identity, and pride, nursing major and soccer goalkeeper Kerry Phillips '...

Philamedia

Philadelphia may be known as the City of Brotherly Love, but for twin brothers Beau and Clint Rosario '14, Philadelphia has also been the city of brot...

Paving the Runway to Success

The familiar movement of walking through Harrisburg's Allison Hill neighborhood transports Gloria back to childhood. Even as a child, it was obvious.....

Fighting Food Insecurity

Barbie Izquierdo '15 started advocating against food insecurity and fighting for food justice issues thirteen years ago. Now a recognized and respecte...

Eastern Football: EU to Welcome Football, Cheer, Dance, and Pep Band

Eastern University is pleased to announce the addition of Football to its athletic offerings starting in the fall of 2022. The Eastern Eagles will beg...

Reflection on Teaching Entrepreneurship at SCI Chester

It was the first day of co-teaching a course on entrepreneurship at SCI Chester, and I didn’t feel quite ready...

Tips for Success as a Student-Athlete at Eastern

If you value both academics and athletics, then here are some tips that I have learned over the years during my time at Eastern that may help you bala...

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