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Jul 09

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.
Jun 11

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.
Jun 11

Eastern Receives Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grant

Eastern University received a grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to increase access to quality trauma-informed support services and decrease violent behaviors among students throughout the Norristown Area School District.
May 20, 2026

Eastern University Celebrates its Centennial Graduating Class at 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

Eastern University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its annual commencement ceremonies held at the Mann Center on Friday, May 8...
May 09, 2025

Eastern Alumna Named National School Nurse of the Year

Emily Hunter, M.Ed ’21, BSN, RN, CSN ’19, a dedicated school nurse at Rhawnhurst Elementary School in Philadelphia, has been named the 2025 National S...
Apr 25, 2025

Eastern University Welcomes E. Shepard Farrar to Board of Trustees

Eastern University is proud to announce the appointment of E. Shepard Farrar, MBA ’95 to its Board of Trustees.
Feb 05, 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...
Jan 28, 2025

Marvin Rees Announced as 2025 Commencement Speaker

Eastern University is pleased to announce Marvin Rees, 2001 EU graduate, as the 2025 commencement speaker.
Nov 20, 2024

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Tony Campolo

It is with both heavy hearts and deep appreciation that Eastern honors the passing of Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo, one of Eastern's most influential alumni ...
Apr 04, 2024

Eastern Alum Named School Nurse of the Year

Eastern graduate, Emily Hunter, M.Ed., BS, RN, CSN, has been named the 2024 Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year by the National Association of Schoo...
Lara Owlett
Jun 07, 2017

Eastern Alumna is PA Teacher of the Year Award Finalist

Eastern University alumna Lara Owlett is one of 12 finalists for the Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
Eastern Waterwheel
May 23, 2017

Evangelicals for Social Action Announces Nikki Toyama-Szeto MA '07 as New Executive Director

Evangelicals for Social Action (ESA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nikki Toyama-Szeto MA ’07 as Executive Director.
Christopher G. Smith
Apr 14, 2016

Broadway Composer and Playwright, Christopher G. Smith '93 Announced as Eastern University's Commencement Speaker

Eastern University is pleased to announce alumnus Christopher G. Smith ’93 as the May 7, 2016 commencement speaker.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jul 17

Summer Visit Friday (Traditional Undergraduate)

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Jul 21

MA in Theological and Cultural Anthropology Online Info Session

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Jul 22

MBA in Organizational Management & Business Certificates Online Info Session

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Jul 23

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Online Info Session

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Jul 24

Summer Visit Friday (Traditional Undergraduate)

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Aug 04

MA in Theological and Cultural Anthropology Online Info Session

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Aug 05

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

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Aug 06

Palmer Theological Seminary Online Info Session

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Aug 12

MBA in Organizational Management & Business Certificates Online Info Session

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Aug 31

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Jul 17, 2026

Summer Visit Friday (Traditional Undergraduate)

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Jul 21, 2026

MA in Theological and Cultural Anthropology Online Info Session

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Jul 22, 2026

MBA in Organizational Management & Business Certificates Online Info Session

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Jul 23, 2026

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Online Info Session

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Jul 24, 2026

Summer Visit Friday (Traditional Undergraduate)

1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids PA 19087
Aug 04, 2026

MA in Theological and Cultural Anthropology Online Info Session

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Aug 05, 2026

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

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Aug 06, 2026

Palmer Theological Seminary Online Info Session

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Aug 11, 2026

Graduate College of Education Online Info Session

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Aug 12, 2026

MBA in Organizational Management & Business Certificates Online Info Session

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Jul 15

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.
Jun 18

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.
Apr 29

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.
Jun 18, 2026

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 righ...
Apr 21, 2026

Full Circle Legacy

Decades after meeting on Eastern's campus, Steve '91 and Cathy Clemens '92 continue to influence the very place that so deeply shaped them.
Apr 21, 2026

Serving the Whole Person

Some callings refuse to be confined to a single space. For Rev. Brooke Scott '17, LSW, ministry happens in the sanctuary and the social worker's offic...
Apr 21, 2026

The Joy of Provision

That firsthand experience inspired Dr. Virginia "Gina" (Frendzel) Ayres '84 to support Eastern’s Eagle’s Essentials Food and Hygiene Pantry, an initia...
Feb 23, 2026

Local Faith, Big Impact

Rev. Randy Van Osten ’02, MDiv ’16, knew he was called to serve the church. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Urban Studies at Easte...
May 15, 2025

Integrating Faith and Culture: Eastern Alumnus’s Path to Global Education Leadership

When Luis Manuel Ortiz set out to continue his education, he had two goals in mind: to prepare for mission work abroad and to open doors for a career ...
Apr 03, 2025

Communication Studies Alumna Finds Her Spotlight in Theatre Marketing

From a young age, Carly Jae '19 filled notebooks with imaginative skits for to perform, begged her parents to sign her up for dance and singing classe...
Feb 27, 2025

100 Years of Global Impact

Our Eastern University alumni represent over 90 countries throughout the world.
Jun 17, 2024

International Alumna Turns Childhood Dreams Into Reality as a TV Anchor

Currently a TV Anchor at BBS in Bhutan, Choni reflects on the power of taking a leap of faith and the connections she made at Eastern University.
Jun 07, 2024

Blazing the International Trail for Social Justice

This year’s Lamplight Society award winners, Jared ’07 and Chloe Bass ’06, have shaped their careers for helping others around Eastern University’s mi...