Join Us As We Celebrate 100 Years Of God's Faithfulness

Eastern University is excited to celebrate our Centennial on March 19, 2025. From our founding as Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary till now, God's faithfulness has sustained, empowered, and inspired our vibrant community. Stay tuned for announcements about events and other ways you can celebrate with us!

Centennial Stories

Oral History Project

Calling all Eastern University and Palmer Theological Seminary alumni: We'd love to hear your stories! We invite you to participate in an exciting Oral History Project.

"A Time to Rise" Campaign

Fundraising Initiative

Join us in equipping and empowering future generations of students to be fearless, thoughtful leaders who impact their worlds through faith, reason, and justice.

Events Calendar

Centennial Events

We encourage you to join us at one of the many events marking our centennial milestone. The celebrations will take place over a series of events throughout the year!

Psalm 100:5

"For the Lord is good, and His love endures forever;  His faithfulness continues through all generations."
“Our Centennial Year is a sacred time where we pause to reflect on God’s faithfulness in Eastern University’s history, while eagerly anticipating and welcoming all that God will do in our future. Together, we honor the generations of difference-makers who have collectively shaped EU’s legacy, and we celebrate our community working faithfully and diligently to influence the next century, making it as significant, profound, and fruitful as the last by God’s gracious provision.”

President Ron Matthews

Our History

Our unique history, anchored in faith, sets us apart as an academic institution founded on distinct Christ-centered values that have guided us to this day.