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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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President Matthews Releases Jazz Piano Christmas Album

Eastern University President Ron Matthews recently released a jazz piano Christmas album to celebrate the holiday season. "Holly & Ivory" is now avail...

Prayers for the Tragedy in Thousand Oaks, California

President Ron Matthews leads the community in prayer and lament over the recent shooting in Thousand Oaks, California.

Eastern University Partners with Temple University to offer Accelerated 4+1 Forensic Chemistry Degree

The program leads to a BS in Chemistry or Biochemistry degree from Eastern, plus a PSM in Forensic Chemistry at Temple University.

Women's Volleyball Claims 11th Consecutive MAC Freedom Title

Eastern University Volleyball held off top-seeded DeSales to claim the program's eleventh-consecutive Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom Championship ...

Men's Soccer Claims 3rd MAC Freedom Title in 4 Years

Men's Soccer had a 3-0 Win Over King's to win the Middle Atlantic Conference championship.

Prayers and Condolences: Tree of Life Synagogue Tragedy

President Matthews leads the Eastern community in offering prayers and condolences for the families of those killed and injured at the Tree of Life Sy...

Eastern University Ranked Among Top 20 Online Colleges in PA 2019

Eastern University was recently ranked one of the top 20 online colleges in Pennsylvania for 2019. The list, which ranks schools based on their alumni...

Alive in Yogurt: Newly Published Biochemical Laboratory Curriculum Developed at Eastern University through Faculty-Student Collaboration

A team of faculty and students led by Dr. Jeff Lawton has developed and implemented a comprehensive new curriculum.

Eastern University’s College of Education Awarded $47,000 Grant for Accelerated Early Childhood Program

Eastern University’s College of Education was recently awarded a two-year grant for $47,000 through the William Penn Foundation.

Dr. Michael Lee Named an Affiliated Scholar at New Faith and Liberty Discovery Center in Philadelphia

Eastern University’s Dr. Michael Lee was recently named an affiliated scholar at the new Faith and Liberty Discovery Center, which will open on Indepe...

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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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Unexpected Blessings

In many ways, Palmer Seminary's move to Eastern University’s main campus in St. Davids two years ago was a full-circle moment. Over 90 years ago, the ...

When a Computer is Your Classroom

Can Eastern’s legacy of transformative, community-based Christian education translate to the world of online learning?

Sketches and Stethoscopes

With a paintbrush in one hand and a stethoscope in the other, resident assistant and nursing major Andrea Rapetti ’21 is poised to paint for herself a...

Crossing The Line: A New Level of Excellence

Eastern’s new Nursing Resource and Simulation Lab is the perfect place for students to grow into competent, confident nurses.

Business as Unusual

The new MBA in Social Impact equips mission-driven leaders to confront complex societal challenges using the tools of business innovation.

A Place Called Hope

Esperanza’s vision for the Hunting Park neighborhood is for transformation from a geography of poverty into an opportunity community.

Living Courageously through Cancer

Trillis Graham, MBA in Health Administration student, shares how her experience with cervical cancer has affected her outlook on life.

Summer at Eastern | Scenic Campus Shots

Summer on campus is a peaceful time, perfect for enjoying the beauty of Eastern's picturesque surroundings. Enjoy these scenic campus shots, whether y...

Stories of Courage | Eastern Alumni

Eastern recently interviewed 36 students and alumni about how they are living Eastern's core values of faith, reason, and justice through lives of cou...

Orchestrating a Harmonious Future for Eastern: A Musician in Forward Motion

On March 1, 2018, Dr. Matthews was asked to step into a new conducting role: orchestrating a future for Eastern University as the 10th President.

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