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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 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-Texas border.

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.

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Prison Education Program Debuts Art Exhibit at the Philadelphia Ethical Society

The Prison Education program (PEP) will debut an art installation designed to foster community dialogue about the “college-in-prison” experience.

Fall 2022 Magazine Release

Highlighting the theme of "IMPACT," the Fall '22 issue contains inspiring articles chronicling stories of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are...

Eastern University Welcomes Mark Wagner and Rebecca Walter to Board of Trustees

Eastern University is pleased to announce two new members to the Board of Trustees, Mr. Mark Wagner and Ms. Rebecca Walter.

Women's Volleyball Wins MAC Commonwealth Championship

Women's Volleyball earned a second-straight MAC Commonwealth title and a bid to the NCAA Tournament, while Coach Birtwistle picked up his 800th career...

Eastern University Awarded $1 Million RACP Grant for Renovations to Facilities & Campus

EU is pleased to be the recipient of a $1 million dollar grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Chris Mahan Appointed Chief of Staff

Dr. Chris Mahan, currently Vice President for Institutional Planning and Effectiveness (IPE), has agreed to expand her role to become the Chief of Sta...

Eastern University Enrollment Surpasses 5,000 Students

This Fall for the first time in the school’s history, Eastern University enrollment surpassed 5,000 students, with Fall 2022 enrollment reaching 5,430...

Football Hosts Maroon/White Scrimmage for Homecoming Weekend

Eastern Football will host their first home event, a scrimmage on Friday, October 7 at 4 pm, as part of Eastern’s Homecoming Weekend.

Eastern University Again Ranked Among Best Regional Universities in the North by in U.S. News and World Report

Eastern University has once again been ranked one of the Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News and World Report for 2022-2023.

Welcome Class of 2026!

With the Fall 2022 semester in full swing, it’s only fitting to celebrate the incoming undergraduate Class of 2026 and get to know them better!

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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 to shape the institution today.

Communication Studies Alumna Finds Her Spotlight in Theatre Marketing

From a young age, Carly Jae filled notebooks with imaginative skits for to perform, begged her parents to sign her up for dance and singing classes, and auditioned for every show she could find.

100 Years of Leadership

Leaders leave legacies. Since its founding, Eastern has been blessed by transformative leaders who have guided and directed the institution while remaining faithful to its lasting mission.

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Inroads of Access & Opportunity

With vast humanitarian experience and Gospel-centered passion in his heart, Gordon Zook, PhD ’15, boldly embodies Eastern’s motto of Faith, Reason, an...

Everybody Loves Joe

Across from the prayer chapel in Walton Hall, you’ll notice a tall, unassuming pair of wooden doors that lead the way to one of Eastern’s best-kept tr...

Celebrating Higher Education Behind Bars

Transformative education is the heartbeat of PEP and was on display in its recent art exhibit “Celebrating Higher Education Behind Bars,” which debute...

A Lot of Love and a Little Sass

Anyone who’s spent a moment in the presence of Paula (Whelan) Hedderick ’92 has experienced her charming Jersey sass and welcoming disposition.

Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May 1 marked the first day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This month is a celebration that recognizes the contributions of individuals and ...

Black History Month: A Call to Remember

Today, February 1 is the first day of Black History Month. Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements by African Americans. It i...

Service Learning

“Service Learning”– a first-year student requirement with a two-fold meaning. The Service Learning component of Eastern’s education encourages our stu...

Energized by Impact

To address these problems in our beautiful city, students and faculty at Esperanza are working together with community partners and applying what they...

Introducing the Dragonfly Health & Wellness Room

In many cultures around the world, dragonflies symbolize hope, new beginnings, and transformation, so it seems fitting that this beautiful little inse...

Courage. Character. Community.

A perfectly clear October sky stretches a bright blue background against the new turf football field. It’s Homecoming Friday, and for the first time e...

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