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Jan 22

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 interests and earn their degrees more conveniently.
Dec 19

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 same name by alumnus Bryan Stevenson ’81. The screening was followed by the Just Mercy Faith Summit on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Eastern University.
Dec 10

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 Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP.) As a global business education accrediting body, ACBSP is the only organization with authority to offer accreditation to every level of collegiate business degree programs.
Volleyball
Nov 05, 2018

Women's Volleyball Claims 11th Consecutive MAC Freedom Title

Eastern University Volleyball held off top-seeded DeSales to claim the program's eleventh-consecutive Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom Championship ...
Men's Soccer
Nov 05, 2018

Men's Soccer Claims 3rd MAC Freedom Title in 4 Years

Men's Soccer had a 3-0 Win Over King's to win the Middle Atlantic Conference championship.
Condolences
Oct 29, 2018

Prayers and Condolences: Tree of Life Synagogue Tragedy

President Matthews leads the Eastern community in offering prayers and condolences for the families of those killed and injured at the Tree of Life Sy...
Oct 18, 2018

Dr. David Bronkema Appointed Dean of Palmer Theological Seminary

Eastern University is pleased to announce that Dr. David Bronkema has been named Dean of Palmer Theological Seminary.
Online Student
Oct 17, 2018

Eastern University Ranked Among Top 20 Online Colleges in PA 2019

Eastern University was recently ranked one of the top 20 online colleges in Pennsylvania for 2019. The list, which ranks schools based on their alumni...
Chemistry
Oct 11, 2018

Alive in Yogurt: Newly Published Biochemical Laboratory Curriculum Developed at Eastern University through Faculty-Student Collaboration

A team of faculty and students led by Dr. Jeff Lawton has developed and implemented a comprehensive new curriculum.
Campus
Oct 09, 2018

Eastern University’s College of Education Awarded $47,000 Grant for Accelerated Early Childhood Program

Eastern University’s College of Education was recently awarded a two-year grant for $47,000 through the William Penn Foundation.
Michael Lee
Sep 13, 2018

Dr. Michael Lee Named an Affiliated Scholar at New Faith and Liberty Discovery Center in Philadelphia

Eastern University’s Dr. Michael Lee was recently named an affiliated scholar at the new Faith and Liberty Discovery Center, which will open on Indepe...
Campus
Sep 10, 2018

Eastern University Continues to Rise in U.S. News and World Report Rankings of Best Regional Universities in the North

Eastern University has once again been ranked one of the Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News and World Report.
Online Video
Sep 07, 2018

Number of Eastern Online Programs Rises to 35

As the demand for online education has continued to rise, Eastern University has continued to meet student needs by adding diverse and innovative onli...

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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. 
Tony and Amy Hoffer
Jun 07, 2018

Another Eastern Love Story

Tony and Amy laughed as they told me about how they first met at Eastern. Amy was a sophomore and was having car trouble, and a mutual friend asked To...
Online Master of Science in Nursing
Jun 07, 2018

Holistic and Integrative: The New Online Master of Science in Nursing Program

Beginning this fall, Eastern University will offer a Master of Science in Nursing available online. The program is unique due to its online format, fa...
Dr. M. Thomas Ridington '78, MA '81
Jun 07, 2018

Motion as a Means of Channeling Creativity

Dr. M. Thomas Ridington '78, MA '81 is the 2018 Lamplight Society Inductee for his more than three decades of work at Eastern University.
Justin Piff '02
Jun 07, 2018

Nonlinear Justice

Justin Piff '02, the 2018 Alumnus of the Year, continues to have a strong commitment to the principles of faith, reason and justice years after his gr...
Positioned to Advance the Gospel
Jun 07, 2018

Positioned to Advance the Gospel

This program was like nothing I have experienced before. Studying (and applying) the study of theology not only deepened my faith and relationship wit...
Doxa
May 25, 2018

Words in Motion

“I really love words. As a writer, I like how through spoken word you can process the things that happen to you and understand them on a deeper level ...
Nelson Bonilla
May 25, 2018

Turning Talk Into Action and Dreams into Reality

Nelson Bonilla’s life has been moving in an upward motion thanks to the faith-based education he has received at Esperanza College of Eastern Universi...
Kadeem Colburn
May 25, 2018

Five More Minutes

At ease and a great conversationalist, with a smile that doesn’t end, biology major and pre-dentistry Leadership Fellow, Kadeem Colburn ’18, is the ep...
Lara Owlett
May 25, 2018

A Life with Ripple Effects

When a difference-maker is set in motion, she not only grows personally, but she brings life, energy, and transformation to those around her. Lara Owl...
Samantha Walking
Sep 11, 2017

Samantha | Hope

"As a blind student who wanted to study dance, getting my degree meant doing something others thought was unthinkable. My courage was primarily fueled...