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Apr 18

Eastern University’s College of Education Awarded Innovative Teacher Prep2Practice Grant

The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences was awarded $100,000 from the PA Department of Education Innovative Teacher Prep2Practice Grant program.
May 12

Eastern University's College of Education Receives $96K Grant for Emergency Special Education Certification

The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is thrilled to receive over $96,000 in funding to partner with the CCIU to provide educators with emergency certification in Special Education.
Apr 17

Eastern University Awarded Nearly $6 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Education

Eastern College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (CEBS) is pleased to be the recipient of a 5-year grant award from the U.S. Department of Education to address the mental health needs of students in three local high-need school districts.
Jan 18, 2023

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.
Dec 12, 2022

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...
Nov 09, 2022

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.
Nov 05, 2022

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...
Nov 04, 2022

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.
Oct 28, 2022

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...
Sep 30, 2022

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...
Sep 26, 2022

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.
Sep 16, 2022

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.
Sep 13, 2022

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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Summer Visit Friday (Traditional Undergraduate)

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Jul 25

Graduate College of Education Online Info Session

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May 05

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 groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States.
Feb 01

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 is a time to remember.
Dec 03

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 ever, Eastern University students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni have gathered for a home football game.
Aug 18, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Romanita Hairston, MBA ’05

Romanita Hairston, MBA ‘05 has a passion for learning that she intends to be lifelong. Romanita has a heart for serving vulnerable populations and imp...
Jun 01, 2022

Wild Generosity

"Ruth has committed her life to God's call of wild generosity," reads the nomination of Ruth Fox ’78, MA ’84 for Eastern University’s 2022 Alumna of t...
Jun 01, 2022

When Negativity Multiplies

While multiplication is often a positive thing, I sometimes need reminding to not multiply that which is harmful. This kind of negativity is the direc...
Jun 01, 2022

The Ministry of Hospitality

“Hospitality is our ministry.” These four words are embodied in Eastern University’s 2022 Lamplight Society Award Winner Meggin Capers, Executive Dire...
Jun 01, 2022

Student Corner: Student Musings on Multiplication

Throughout Scripture, we see God’s provision and promises multiply for His people. As a faith community, we firmly know and believe that the same proc...
Jun 01, 2022

Multiplying Eastern

It's no secret that enrollment in higher education has dropped across the country. So how did Eastern grow 52% over the last 2 years?
Jun 01, 2022

A Path Paved with Provision

I’m going to tell you about how a long-lost, original Mozart Manuscript changed my life. Or rather, began it. If you’ve stumbled across the history pa...
Jun 01, 2022

Leading with Integrity

While the path wasn't always easy, the journey that brought Maggie Madimbo, PhD ’13 to Eastern University has yielded a legacy of integrity and transf...
Jun 01, 2022

Hope Heard

With the buzz of anticipation all around her, Kathrine Craig, PhD(c) ’24 stepped onto Eastern’s campus to begin her PhD in Organizational Leadership i...
Jun 01, 2022

Identity and Impact

In 1925, Eastern's founders came together with the dream of a seminary that would meet the unique needs of its day. My guess is that these six ministe...