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Sep 18

Eastern Again Ranked Among Best Regional Universities in the North by 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 2023-2024.
Sep 06

Eastern University Doubles Enrollment in 4 Years

From Fall 2019 to Fall 2023, enrollment counts on the first day of classes grew from 3,059 students to 6,112.
Aug 11

Eastern University to Add Marching Band

The Music Department and Eastern University Athletics have announced plans to launch a marching band for 2024-25. In leading up to this, Eastern University will have a pep band and drumline for the upcoming football season.
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!
Jul 29, 2022

In Memory of Dr. Ron Sider's Life and Legacy

Palmer Theological Seminary and Eastern University join together in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Ron Sider, who passed away Wednesday, July 28 ...
Jul 18, 2022

The College of Education & Behavioral Sciences is Awarded 4 Exciting Grants

These grants will equip the college in its dynamic work of preparing educators to meet the needs of the next generation.
Jul 11, 2022

Eastern University Enrollment Grows 52% in 2 Years

Eastern has experienced a 52% increase in total enrollment over the last two years. From Spring 2020 to Spring 2022, the university grew from 3,174 to...
Jul 02, 2022

School Health Program Director Jacquelyn Raco named School Nurse Administrator of the Year

Jacquelyn M. Buige Raco, Director of School Health Programs, was named the School Nurse Administrator of the Year.
May 27, 2022

In Honor of Memorial Day

There are few things in life as powerful as our memories. Our memories comprise who we are and how we live. They shape the kind of future we seek. Som...

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Nov 10, 2023

Theatre Production: Hamlet

1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids PA 19087
Dec 01, 2023

Star of Bethlehem Planetarium Christmas Show

1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids PA 19087
Mar 14, 2024

Theatre Production: Big Fish

1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids PA 19087

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Sep 15

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2023

Today, September 15th, is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs until October 15th. This month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of Hispanic communities. The theme for 2023 is “Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America,” highlighting the contributions of Hispanics to the economic, political, and social growth of the United States.
Jun 08

Everybody Loves Joe

Across from the prayer chapel in Walton Hall, you’ll notice a tall, unassuming pair of wooden doors that lead the way to one of Eastern’s best-kept treasures.
Jun 08

Celebrating Higher Education Behind Bars

Transformative education is the heartbeat of PEP and was on display in its recent art exhibit “Celebrating Higher Education Behind Bars,” which debuted this winter.
Dec 03, 2022

Becoming God's Loving Ambassador

Saroj Chettri, MA ’16, MDiv ’22 was born in Nepal, a beautiful land rich in natural resources and home to the highest mountain in the world – Mt. Ever...
Dec 03, 2022

Alumni Corner

It is well known that Eastern University alumni are making an impact all over the world, but did you know that many return to make an impact on our ow...
Dec 03, 2022

5 Years: Looking Back

5 years of creative leadership, Spirit-led discernment, and Christ-centered community-building. This coming March, we celebrate 5 years of President R...
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...