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Apr 01

Colors of Gold Nanoparticles, New Research Published by Eastern Chemistry Faculty

A team of collaborators led by Dr. Joon-Seo Park, Professor of Chemistry, has designed a new colorimetric detection method for the essential amino acid cysteine with the help of aggregated gold nanoparticles.
Feb 16

Eastern Students Win First Prize at Drexel

Congratulations to Eastern University accounting majors James Adkins, Anthony Hitchcock, Greg Love, and Matthew Puchalski who were awarded first place in the Drexel University LeBow’s College of Business 7th Annual Fraud and Internal Control Case Competition.
Feb 23

Eastern University Launches New MEd in Educational Leadership

Eastern is pleased to announce its latest new program offering, a 100% online MEd in Educational Leadership. The program prepares teachers to become leaders and change agents in their schools and districts.
May 12, 2020

Eastern University Ranked in Top 25 Best Christian Colleges and Top 20 Best Online Christian Colleges

Eastern was recently ranked one of the top 25 Best Christian Colleges and top 20 Best Online Christian Colleges by College Consensus for 2020.
Mar 24, 2020

President Matthews' Top 6 Ways to Reduce Worry and Stress

President Matthews encourages students during this season of disruption to consider the following as ways to reduce worry and stress.
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Mar 16, 2020

A Letter to Eastern Students: "Hope in the Grief"

Over the past few days, your inboxes have been flooded with news and logistics surrounding COVID-19 and its abrupt ramifications for you as students. ...
Mar 12, 2020

Eastern University to Add Esports in Fall 2020

Eastern University is excited to add Esports to its list of athletic offerings in Fall 2020. Esports, or Electronic Sports, are competitive video game...
Mar 06, 2020

Women’s Track and Field Claims MAC Indoor Championship

Eastern University Women's Track and Field Scored at least a point in every event and held off a late charge from the Messiah College Falcons to claim...
Mar 02, 2020

Eastern Ranked #7 of The Best RN Programs in Pennsylvania

Eastern University was recently ranked #7 in a list of the Best RN Programs in Pennsylvania in 2020. This list was compiled by RegisteredNursing.org, ...
Feb 21, 2020

Eastern University Biochemistry Program Obtains Accreditation by ASBMB

The Eastern University Department of Chemistry is proud to announce that our BS in Biochemistry degree program was recently awarded full professional ...
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...

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Apr 13

In Honor of Dr. Boehlke

Early Saturday morning, our dear colleague, professor emeritus of History, and University Archivist, Dr. Frederick Boehlke, went Home to God after living 95 productive, faithful years. His faith in Jesus was the root of all he did and was.
Mar 17

A Short History of Eastern University

History helps us understand where we’ve come from and where we’re going. Knowing our foundations establishes a narrative of identity, reminding us of who we are. Eastern’s formation is central to our culture.
Feb 01

Join Us in Honoring Black History Month

Today begins Black History Month and I encourage us to engage with the many resources available. As we enter this new month, let us commit to learning the rich history of our African American brothers and sisters as we deepen our understanding and enrich our walk together.
Jul 27, 2020

Summer Break: What Are You Reading?

Summer break is the perfect time to kick back, relax, and catch up on all of the reading you couldn’t do during the semester. Maybe you’re getting los...
Jun 19, 2020

Celebrating a Father-Son Pair of Eastern Alums on Father’s Day 2020

This Father’s Day, we’re highlighting a father-son pair of Eastern alums and the impact they’ve made on both their families and the world around them.
May 20, 2020

Reflections on Light from a Theology & Biology Professor

A theology professor and biology professor reflect on light as both a sacred biblical theme and a sustaining force in nature.
May 19, 2020

2020 Distinguished Young Alumna of the Year Christina (Gann) Gomez ’14, MS

“Helping start a preschool was no small task, but I can see God’s specific preparation for me in each stage as I followed His will for my life.”
May 19, 2020

Lost Boy with A Found Purpose: A Story of Redemption in the Midst of Civil War

I came to America from South Sudan when I was young. At the young age of 4, civil war broke out in South Sudan, and I was faced with many difficulties...
May 19, 2020

Lighting Up High School Hallways

Things at Strawberry Mansion have been turning around, due in no small part to the bright light that is school counselor Ameera Sullivan, MA ’14, CAGS...
May 19, 2020

Light Roast: Experiencing Jesus' Light Through Coffee & Community

"Our hope is that our neighbors will experience genuine kindness, peace, and community when they walk through our doors."
May 18, 2020

Holy Moments in the Holy Land: Palmer and Eastern Attendees Reflect on their Trip to Israel

The 14-day study tour included stops in Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem, the Dead Sea, and more. Led by three biblical studies faculty members and atte...
May 18, 2020

2020 Alumnus of the Year, James Mast ’09, MA ’16

As a licensed professional counselor, James believes that the integration of his faith into his practice has made him a more effective and empathetic ...
May 18, 2020

Hopelessness to Fearlessness: How Esperanza College Impacted my Outlook on Life

My journey has taught me that you must keep believing in yourself and never live up to someone else’s limitations, no matter what the situation looks ...