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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Carol M. Schreck

Palmer Theological Seminary and College of Eastern University honors the life and legacy of Dr. Carol Schreck, our treasured Emeritus Associate Professor.

Eastern University’s MBA Receives Outstanding Student Satisfaction and Net Promoter Score

Eastern University’s College of Business and Leadership (CBL) announced exceptional results from its latest annual MBA satisfaction survey, reporting a 95% student satisfaction rate.

Eastern University Welcomes Kevin Gallagher and Bill Golderer to Board of Trustees

Eastern University is proud to announce the appointment of Kevin Gallagher and William (Bill) Golderer to its Board of Trustees.

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Rev. Dr. W. Wilson Goode, Sr. Announced as 2019 Commencement Speaker

Eastern University is pleased to welcome Rev. Dr. W. Wilson Goode, Sr. as the May 11, 2019 commencement speaker.

Tony Campolo and Lyndell D. Backues Invited to Serve as New Co-Pastors of St. John’s Baptist Church

In efforts to resurrect a once-thriving congregation, the historic St. John’s Baptist Church, whose impact has also reached around the world, has turn...

Eastern Pair Wins Student-Faculty Research Prize from the Center for Public Justice

Abigail Stevens ‘20 was awarded the Shared Justice Student-Faculty Research Prize for her work with Dr. Christa Lee-Chuvala.

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...

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Chemistry Students Spend the Summer Advancing Scientific Discovery

While many students spend their summer away from campus, four students spent six weeks asking questions that don't yet have answers.

A Shared Journey: A Father and His Sons Pursue Business Degrees at Eastern

Brian Kirn, MBA ’26, put his dream of a graduate degree on hold for the demands of life. When he finally pursued a business degree, his sons were right there alongside him.

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.

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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.

Another Eastern Love Story

Tony and Amy laughed as they told me about how they first met at Eastern. Amy was a sophomore and was having car trouble, and a mutual friend asked To...

Motion as a Means of Channeling Creativity

Dr. M. Thomas Ridington '78, MA '81 is the 2018 Lamplight Society Inductee for his more than three decades of work at Eastern University.

Nonlinear Justice

Justin Piff '02, the 2018 Alumnus of the Year, continues to have a strong commitment to the principles of faith, reason and justice years after his gr...

Positioned to Advance the Gospel

This program was like nothing I have experienced before. Studying (and applying) the study of theology not only deepened my faith and relationship wit...

Turning Talk Into Action and Dreams into Reality

Nelson Bonilla’s life has been moving in an upward motion thanks to the faith-based education he has received at Esperanza College of Eastern Universi...

Five More Minutes

At ease and a great conversationalist, with a smile that doesn’t end, biology major and pre-dentistry Leadership Fellow, Kadeem Colburn ’18, is the ep...

A Life with Ripple Effects

When a difference-maker is set in motion, she not only grows personally, but she brings life, energy, and transformation to those around her. Lara Owl...

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