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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 Launches 100% Online Master’s in AI Business Strategy

The MS in AI Business Strategy is designed to equip business leaders and professionals with the skills to harness artificial intelligence.

Steve Clemens Announced as 2026 Commencement Speaker

Eastern University is pleased to announce Steve Clemens as the May 2026 commencement speaker.

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New Accreditations Awarded to Programs in Eastern University’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Programs within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences earned two accreditations that recognize the strength of its programs and ability to ...

Eastern University Celebrates Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments for 2025

Eastern University is proud to announce the promotion and tenure appointments of several distinguished faculty members, effective July 1, 2025.

Eastern University Ranks Among Top 10 Fastest Alternative Teacher Certification Programs in Pennsylvania

Eastern University has been ranked 8 out of 25 schools listed on TeachingCertificationDegrees.com’s list of the Fastest Alternative Teaching Certifica...

Eastern Alumna Named National School Nurse of the Year

Emily Hunter, M.Ed ’21, BSN, RN, CSN ’19, a dedicated school nurse at Rhawnhurst Elementary School in Philadelphia, has been named the 2025 National S...

New Foundations of Theological Education Certificate Launched by Palmer Theological Seminary

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is excited to announce the launch of its Foundations of Theological Education certificate.

Eastern University Welcomes E. Shepard Farrar to Board of Trustees

Eastern University is proud to announce the appointment of E. Shepard Farrar, MBA ’95 to its Board of Trustees.

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-Tex...

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.

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.

Eastern University Debuts 24/7 Student-Run Radio Station: Studio 1300

Eastern University has launched Studio 1300, a 24/7 student-run radio station broadcasting from the St. Davids campus and available to listeners every...

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Philadelphia Cricket Club

Summer Visit Friday (Traditional Undergraduate)

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Summer Visit Friday (Traditional Undergraduate)

1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids PA 19087

Summer Visit Friday (Traditional Undergraduate)

1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids PA 19087

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1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids PA 19087

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Finding Home Abroad: Nyla Webb’s Study Abroad Journey to France

When political science student Nyla Webb ’27 decided to study abroad, she wanted to be challenged and stay on track academically.

Eastern University’s Sarah Todd Honored with 2026 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocates Award

Todd, Director of Career Development and First-Year Advising, has received the 2026 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocates Award.

Tia Argento '27 Becomes PA State Champion in 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship

Tia Argento ’27 earned first place in the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. Championship in Pennsylvania for the Microsoft Excel category.

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Celebrating Centennial Hall

The last five years at Eastern University have been a time of unprecedented growth, innovation, and expansion.

100 Years of Visionary History & Resiliency

On March 19, 1925, at two in the afternoon, six ministers gathered at 1701 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia to discuss their shared vision of Christ-ce...

A Journey of Academic Excellence

Celebrating a century of inspiring change and shaping futures, Eastern University highlights its many vibrant academic programs and their legacies of ...

100 Years of Global Impact

Our Eastern University alumni represent over 90 countries throughout the world.

Faith, Reason, and Justice: Reflecting on Eastern’s Motto

The motto of Faith, Reason, and Justice, coined by President David Black, has served Eastern as an identity marker for over 20 years and continues to ...

Spaces & Places That Shaped A Century

For over a century, Eastern University’s campus has been more than historic buildings and pathways—it has been a foundation for personal growth, lifel...

The Whole Gospel for the Whole World through Whole Persons

From the very beginning, the founders of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary were committed to the spiritual and social implications of the Gospel of...

Creating a Balanced Schedule: The Key to College Success

College life is often a whirlwind of classes, assignments, social activities, and maybe even part-time work. The demands can easily be overwhelming if...

In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2025

Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring Dr. King's legacy with this year's theme: "The Journey of Hope and Healing: Advancing the Dre...

The Importance of Self-Care in College

College is an exciting yet challenging time filled with demands, responsibilities, and obligations. Between balancing coursework, extracurriculars, jo...

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