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Feb 15

Eastern University Opens New Location on City Ave

Eastern University is excited to announce the opening of a new, state-of-the-art location near City Avenue in Philadelphia. Classes will begin March 9, 2020 in the evening.
Feb 11

New York Jets Linebacker Brandon Copeland Speaks at Eastern

Eastern hosted Brandon Copeland, starting linebacker for the New York Jets and professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Copeland spoke on his experience in the NFL, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and understanding success and purpose in light of God’s plan.
Feb 05

Gordon A. Zook ’15 Announced as 2020 Commencement Speaker

Eastern is pleased to welcome Dr. Gordon A. Zook ’15, EU Alum and CEO of Ten Thousand Villages, as the May 2020 commencement speaker. Dr. Gordon Zook currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Ten Thousand Villages.
Feb 15, 2020

Eastern University Opens New Location on City Ave

Eastern University is excited to announce the opening of a new, state-of-the-art location near City Avenue in Philadelphia. Classes will begin March 9...
Feb 11, 2020

New York Jets Linebacker Brandon Copeland Speaks at Eastern

Eastern hosted Brandon Copeland, starting linebacker for the New York Jets and professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Copeland spoke on his expe...
Feb 05, 2020

Gordon A. Zook ’15 Announced as 2020 Commencement Speaker

Eastern is pleased to welcome Dr. Gordon A. Zook ’15, EU Alum and CEO of Ten Thousand Villages, as the May 2020 commencement speaker. Dr. Gordon Zook...
Jan 22, 2020

New Eastern University General Education Core Makes Life Easier for Students

Eastern University recently announced a transformation of its General Education Core (GE) requirements. The changes allow students to focus on their i...
Dec 19, 2019

Eastern University Hosted Special Screening and Faith Summit Surrounding New “Just Mercy” Movie

On Monday, December 9, 2019, Eastern University hosted a special screening of the acclaimed movie Just Mercy, based on the bestselling book of the sam...
Dec 10, 2019

Eastern University’s College of Business and Leadership Receives ACBSP Accreditation

Eastern University is thrilled to announce that its College of Business and Leadership (CBL) programs have received accreditation from the Accreditati...
Dec 02, 2019

Eastern University to Host Just Mercy Faith Summit

On Monday, December 9, 2019, Eastern University will host a special screening of the acclaimed movie Just Mercy, based on alumnus Bryan Stevenson ’81’...
Nov 21, 2019

President Matthews to Conduct Christmas Concert at Kimmel Center featuring Eastern University Ensembles

The Jubilate Deo Chorale & Orchestra, Eastern University ensembles, Church of the Savior Festival Choir, and Choirs of the Diocese of Camden will once...
Nov 12, 2019

Eastern University’s College of Education Awarded OCDEL Grant

Eastern secured the Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning Strengthening and Aligning Higher Education Systems for Early Care a...
Nov 01, 2019

Eastern University Ranked Among Top 20 Colleges & Universities in PA for 2020

Eastern University was recently ranked among the top 20 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania for 2020 by WalletHub. Other schools in Pennsylvania...

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb 27

Palmer Seminary Conversations on Church and Community

Pinn Memorial Baptist Church, 2251 N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Mar 10

Palmer Theological Seminary Preview Day

1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids PA 19087
Mar 12

MBA Virtual Info Session

Online
Mar 13

Multicultural Student Overnight

1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids PA 19087
Mar 13

Windows on the World: Audrey Assad

St. Davids Campus, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087
Mar 14

Traditional Undergraduate Open House

St. Davids Campus, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087
Mar 25

PhD in Organizational Leadership Online Information Session

Online
Mar 26

Little Women: The Broadway Musical

St. Davids Campus, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087
Mar 28

Super Smash Bros. U Charity Tournament

Main Campus: 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087
Apr 03

Windows on the World & Evening Show: Ted & Company TheaterWorks

St. Davids Campus, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087
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Feb 27, 2020

Palmer Seminary Conversations on Church and Community

Pinn Memorial Baptist Church, 2251 N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Mar 09, 2020

City Ave Location Grand Opening

City Avenue Location: 1 Winding Drive (Monroe Building), Suite 200, Philadelphia PA 19131
Mar 10, 2020

Palmer Theological Seminary Preview Day

1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids PA 19087
Mar 12, 2020

MBA Virtual Info Session

Online
Mar 13, 2020

Multicultural Student Overnight

1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids PA 19087
Mar 13, 2020

Windows on the World: Audrey Assad

St. Davids Campus, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087
Mar 14, 2020

Traditional Undergraduate Open House

St. Davids Campus, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087
Mar 25, 2020

PhD in Organizational Leadership Online Information Session

Online
Mar 26, 2020

Little Women: The Broadway Musical

St. Davids Campus, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087
Mar 28, 2020

Super Smash Bros. U Charity Tournament

Main Campus: 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087

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Nov 21

Rooted to Grow

If Eastern were a tree, what would our roots be? Ask many people in our community and they would quickly reply, “Faith, Reason, and Justice.” These three words, known as Eastern’s motto, encompass our core values as a university. Since our founding in 1925, we have been inspired by our faith, passionate about learning, and committed to making a difference locally and globally. 
Nov 21

Just Mercy Movie: Q&A with Bryan Stevenson

As he said goodbye to his time at Eastern University, political science graduate Bryan Stevenson ’81 never dreamed that the next generation of Eastern students would be reading his New York Times Bestseller in their classes, let alone grabbing popcorn and watching a special screening of his book-turned-movie...
Nov 20

Love Beyond the Bars: Cultivating Connections through Prison Ministry

The door buzzes as we are ushered onto the floor of the juvenile detention facility. We leave behind our phones, pass through metal detectors, and watch our bags being searched. As we walk down the familiar corridor, the thought continually crosses my mind: These kids are kids, just like us. 
Nov 21, 2019

Rooted to Grow

If Eastern were a tree, what would our roots be? Ask many people in our community and they would quickly reply, “Faith, Reason, and Justice.” These th...
Nov 21, 2019

Just Mercy Movie: Q&A with Bryan Stevenson

As he said goodbye to his time at Eastern University, political science graduate Bryan Stevenson ’81 never dreamed that the next generation of Eastern...
Nov 20, 2019

The Roots of Hope

Empowerment, grit, and hope stem from the heart of Esperanza. What started as a local initiative back in 1986 has quickly become one of the leading vo...
Nov 20, 2019

Tend the Garden

Dan Main ’23's deep appreciation for gardening has provided him with a very tangible and tactile way of experiencing God’s grace, presence, and partne...
Nov 20, 2019

Love Beyond the Bars: Cultivating Connections through Prison Ministry

The door buzzes as we are ushered onto the floor of the juvenile detention facility. We leave behind our phones, pass through metal detectors, and wat...
Nov 20, 2019

Anchored in the Spirit

If you are familiar with the history of Eastern University, you will know that our story began with the founding of Eastern Baptist Theological Semina...
Oct 22, 2019

Reflection on a Prison Education Program Visit

The day dawned as one of those crisp not-quite-fall-weather days, the kind that makes you want to sit outside on your lunch hour and feel the sun on y...
May 24, 2019

Traveling Starlight

Astronomy is a field of study that evokes awe and wonder at every turn. Despite my decades of research, I am still amazed that we can we take thousand...
May 24, 2019

God Around The World

It is not hard to experience wonder in my discipline. Anthropology is the study of people and cultures around the world, and it produces an endless fa...
May 24, 2019

A Faith of Their Own

New students arrive each semester with a sense of belonging and connection to their own families, religious denominations, and home communities. Once ...