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Apr 01

Eastern University Celebrates Groundbreaking for Gym Expansion

Eastern University broke ground yesterday on the construction of a 50,000 square foot gymnasium expansion.
Apr 23

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.
Apr 13

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.
Mar 06, 2020

Women’s Track and Field Claims MAC Indoor Championship

Eastern University Women's Track and Field Scored at least a point in every event and held off a late charge from the Messiah College Falcons to claim...
Mar 02, 2020

Eastern Ranked #7 of The Best RN Programs in Pennsylvania

Eastern University was recently ranked #7 in a list of the Best RN Programs in Pennsylvania in 2020. This list was compiled by RegisteredNursing.org, ...
Feb 21, 2020

Eastern University Biochemistry Program Obtains Accreditation by ASBMB

The Eastern University Department of Chemistry is proud to announce that our BS in Biochemistry degree program was recently awarded full professional ...
Feb 15, 2020

Eastern University Opens New Location on City Ave

Eastern University is excited to announce the opening of a new, state-of-the-art location near City Avenue in Philadelphia. Classes will begin March 9...
Feb 11, 2020

New York Jets Linebacker Brandon Copeland Speaks at Eastern

Eastern hosted Brandon Copeland, starting linebacker for the New York Jets and professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Copeland spoke on his expe...
Feb 05, 2020

Gordon A. Zook, PhD ’15, Announced as 2020 Commencement Speaker

Eastern is pleased to welcome Dr. Gordon A. Zook, PhD ’15, EU Alum and CEO of Ten Thousand Villages, as the May 2020 commencement speaker. Dr. Gordon...
Jan 22, 2020

New Eastern University General Education Core Makes Life Easier for Students

Eastern University recently announced a transformation of its General Education Core (GE) requirements. The changes allow students to focus on their i...
Dec 19, 2019

Eastern University Hosted Special Screening and Faith Summit Surrounding New “Just Mercy” Movie

On Monday, December 9, 2019, Eastern University hosted a special screening of the acclaimed movie Just Mercy, based on the bestselling book of the sam...
Dec 10, 2019

Eastern University’s College of Business and Leadership Receives ACBSP Accreditation

Eastern University is thrilled to announce that its College of Business and Leadership (CBL) programs have received accreditation from the Accreditati...
Dec 02, 2019

Eastern University to Host Just Mercy Faith Summit

On Monday, December 9, 2019, Eastern University will host a special screening of the acclaimed movie Just Mercy, based on alumnus Bryan Stevenson ’81’...

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Apr 29

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.
Apr 21

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.
Apr 21

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.
May 20, 2020

Reflections on Light from a Theology & Biology Professor

A theology professor and biology professor reflect on light as both a sacred biblical theme and a sustaining force in nature.
May 19, 2020

2020 Distinguished Young Alumna of the Year Christina (Gann) Gomez ’14, MS

“Helping start a preschool was no small task, but I can see God’s specific preparation for me in each stage as I followed His will for my life.”
May 19, 2020

Lost Boy with A Found Purpose: A Story of Redemption in the Midst of Civil War

I came to America from South Sudan when I was young. At the young age of 4, civil war broke out in South Sudan, and I was faced with many difficulties...
May 19, 2020

Lighting Up High School Hallways

Things at Strawberry Mansion have been turning around, due in no small part to the bright light that is school counselor Ameera Sullivan, MA ’14, CAGS...
May 19, 2020

Light Roast: Experiencing Jesus' Light Through Coffee & Community

"Our hope is that our neighbors will experience genuine kindness, peace, and community when they walk through our doors."
May 18, 2020

Holy Moments in the Holy Land: Palmer and Eastern Attendees Reflect on their Trip to Israel

The 14-day study tour included stops in Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem, the Dead Sea, and more. Led by three biblical studies faculty members and atte...
May 18, 2020

2020 Alumnus of the Year, James Mast ’09, MA ’16

As a licensed professional counselor, James believes that the integration of his faith into his practice has made him a more effective and empathetic ...
May 18, 2020

Hopelessness to Fearlessness: How Esperanza College Impacted my Outlook on Life

My journey has taught me that you must keep believing in yourself and never live up to someone else’s limitations, no matter what the situation looks ...
May 18, 2020

2020 Lamplight Society Inductee Theresa Noye

Theresa embodies the meaning of the Lamplight Society Award through the abundance of ways that she guides both students and others around her. Eastern...
May 18, 2020

Dance and Discovery: Igniting Change through Dance

As a new graduate with a bright future ahead, Samantha knows that her heart is wrapped up in dance, and no matter where she ends up, she will always b...