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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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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...

Eastern University Celebrates Topping Out of Templeton Hall Construction Project

Eastern is pleased to share the Topping Out of the Templeton Hall project, marking the completion of structural work on the new facility.

Eastern University Welcomes New Vice President for Student Development

Eastern is pleased to announce that Missy Bryant will join the University as its new Vice President for Student Development, beginning March 3, 2025.

Eastern University Awarded 40% More Funding From Hunger-Free Campus Grant For 2025

Eastern University is grateful to have received the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education again for the 2024-2025 ...

Eastern University Honors the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo

On January 25, Eastern University hosted a Celebration of Life service in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo ’56, BD ’60, ThM ’61, HD ’06, one of...

Marvin Rees Announced as 2025 Commencement Speaker

Eastern University is pleased to announce Marvin Rees, 2001 EU graduate, as the 2025 commencement speaker.

Palmer Theological Seminary Launches 100% Online Doctor of Ministry in Contextual Leadership

Offered in Eastern's popular LifeFlex format, the entire degree costs only $11,880, making it an accessible, affordable, excellent option for anyone s...

Christians for Social Action at Eastern University Joins National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life

Eastern University has received a grant of $4,172,305 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Li...

Eastern to Add Men's and Women's Wrestling

Eastern University is actively in search for a Director of Men's and Women's Wrestling with the intention of competing in the MAC and the NCAA in both...

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Data Science & Analytics: Certificate & Master's Degrees Online Info Session

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Graduate School Counseling and School Psychology Online Information Session

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Financial Aid Online Info Session - Graduate and Online Undergraduate

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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.

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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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The Faith-Rooted Vision Expands

Eastern’s 100-year history is built upon a vision that began with the founding of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (EBTS), whose legacy continues ...

Esperanza College of Eastern University: A Legacy of Hope

As Eastern University celebrates its Centennial, Esperanza College is proud to be a part of that history as we work to transform the lives of our stud...

Templeton Hall: Embodying Wisdom, Tradition, and Beauty

"We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us.” These words, uttered by Winston Churchill during debates about rebuilding the House o...

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...

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