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Ron Matthews Christmas Album

President Matthews Releases Jazz Piano Christmas Album

Eastern University President Ron Matthews recently released a jazz piano Christmas album to celebrate the holiday season. "Holly & Ivory" is now available on iTunes and Spotify.

Chemistry Department

Eastern University Partners with Temple University to offer Accelerated 4+1 Forensic Chemistry Degree

The program leads to a BS in Chemistry or Biochemistry degree from Eastern, plus a PSM in Forensic Chemistry at Temple University.

Volleyball

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 with a 3-1 road win.

Rev. Dr. Harold Trulear Speaker for Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration

Eastern University was honored to welcome to our Windows on the World lecture series today, as part of our Martin Luther King, Jr. commemoration, form...

Graduate Early. Save Money. Lighten Your Load. The New Eastern University FastPass™ Program

Eastern University is excited to announce the new Eastern University Fastpass™ program.

Eastern to Host CROWDER Live in Concert Nov. 10

Eastern University is excited to host three-time Grammy nominated artist, CROWDER, on Friday November 10th on the St. Davids campus.

Eastern University Holds YJAM Creative Arts Café to Celebrate Youth Justice Awareness Month

Eastern University will celebrate Youth Justice Awareness Month (October), a national initiative of the Campaign for Youth Justice based in Washington...

Conrad J. Fowler, In Memoriam

Eastern astronomy department’s staunchest and most loyal advocates and supporters, Conrad ("Connie") Fowler passes.

Dr. A. Gilbert Heebner, In Memoriam

Gil was always faithful to trumpet the critical importance that all students—including those studying liberal arts subjects—should have a good working...

Campolo Institute Holds Social Justice Day 2017

The Campolo Institute for Applied Research in Social Justice of Eastern University celebrated Social Justice Day 2017 on the St. Davids campus.

Eastern University Rises in Top Tier Ranking in U.S. News & World Report

Eastern University rose in the rankings by 13 positions in the 2018 edition of America's Best Colleges in U.S.News & World Report magazine.

President Duffett’s Statement on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Last fall I joined more than six hundred college and university presidents in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, wh...

Philadelphia Eagles star Carson Wentz joins Faith On The Field Show at Eastern University

Eastern University and Faith On The Field Show are excited to welcome Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and tight end Trey Burton for a spe...

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Unexpected Blessings

In many ways, Palmer Seminary's move to Eastern University’s main campus in St. Davids two years ago was a full-circle moment. Over 90 years ago, the Seminary was born and out of it grew what today is Eastern University.

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Top 5 Favorite Places on Campus

It’s no secret that Eastern’s charming campus leaves a lasting impression. Through social media and a dining commons poll, we surveyed our current students and alumni in order to find out their favorite places on campus and what makes them so special.

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When a Computer is Your Classroom

Can Eastern’s legacy of transformative, community-based Christian education translate to the world of online learning?

The power of place and its ability to shape us is the main focus of our new issue of Eastern Magazine. This semester, we surveyed our students to see which places on campus have been the most influential. Take a look at the Top 5 Favorite Places on Campus and see if your favorite spot made the list (link in bio)!

The struggle is real. You’ve persevered, Eagles, and now the end is near! Just a few more exams before that glorious Winter Break! Keep pushing. You’ve got this! #finalsweek 📚📚👊📚📚

Still looking for some fun ways to get into the Christmas spirit this year? Check out President Matthews’ new jazz album, “Holly & Ivory”— now streaming on iTunes and Spotify! (Link in bio). 🎹🎼

Crack open those books, Eagles! #FinalsWeek is officially upon us! Best wishes and Godspeed! 👊

Happy last day of classes, Eagles! It’s been quite a semester and we’re going to miss having everyone on campus over the upcoming Christmas vacation. To make sure you don’t forget your way around over the long Winter Break, we’ve got a fresh, fun Campus Tour video for you to watch when you’re missing your St. Davids home (link in bio). Check it out! 🦅

The 2018 Windows on the World series officially ended this morning with our annual Christmas celebration! Special thanks to @easternudance for giving us a preview of tonight's Winter Dance Concert and to President Matthews for leading us all in some festive Christmas caroling (in style). @artsateastern

That Christmas morning moment when you finally see what’s under the tree... 🎁🎄
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Introducing the Fall 2018 issue of Eastern Magazine... coming soon from our home to yours! To view the full publication online, visit eastern.edu/magazine (link in bio). .
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Special thanks to our puppy co-star, Finley, from @paws_and_affection for adding that extra cute factor to this video! ❤️🐶

We’re starting the holiday gift-giving a little early this year! The new Fall 2018 issue of Eastern Magazine has officially arrived on campus! Look for it under your Christmas tree soon! 🎄🎁

We’ve had a pretty wonderful (and very colorful) fall this year in St. Davids but now it’s time to swing into a new season! Happy December, Eagles! 🍁🔜❄️

Even in the bitter cold, we had a great time celebrating the start of the Christmas season with our tree lighting and Carol Sing-a-Long yesterday! Check out more photos on our Facebook page (link in bio)! 🎄🎅

Time to get in the Christmas spirit, EU! Come join President Matthews and the Wednesday Night Worship Team as we kick off the holiday season with our
Christmas Tree Lighting and Carol Sing-a-Long!
Join us tomorrow (11/28) at 4:00pm on Walton Patio.
Christmas hats encouraged! 🎅🎄🤶

"Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the LORD is the great God, the great King about all gods." (Psalm 95:2-3)

Praise be to God for His continuous blessings. Happy Thanksgiving, Eagles!

Thanksgiving break is finally here!! Wishing safe travels and a very happy holiday to the entire EU community! 🍂🦃👋 EU is closed for Thanksgiving Wednesday 11/21 through Friday 11/23. Campus will reopen on Monday 11/26.

“I hope that courage will continuously help me see the good in humanity and to pursue God with all my heart... Courage will lead me to continually pick up my cross, every single day, and to pursue the one I call my Lord and Savior.” -Sabrina Severe ‘18 .
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Just a few short months after graduating last spring, Sabrina picked up and moved to Zambia to join the Peace Corps. Learn more about how her time at EU prepared her for this courageous next step at eastern.edu/Sabrina (link in bio)

Men's Soccer, now unbeaten in 18-straight games, advances to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history this Saturday, 11/17!!!! goeasterneagles.com @euathletics @eastern_mens_soccer

nor’EASTERN 🤔😉 Stay warm and dry Eagles!

The colorful leaves may be fading, but we’re so thankful for the incredible autumn views we’ve enjoyed on campus this year! 🍁 🍃 🍂 Link in bio to view the full video 🎥 #fall

One our graduate students was just featured by the @philadelphiaeagles! Check out the full video (link in bio) to learn more about how LaDontay Bell, MEd ’20, is using courage, his love of football, and his skills as a mentor to impact the youth of Chester, PA. Also check out his feature on our website at eastern.edu/ladontay 🏈

Brightening up this gloomy, gray Friday with an epic shot of Fowler from earlier this week. 😱😍 (📷: Krista Flemmens ‘21)

Did you know that every week, there's a whole group of talented servants working behind the scenes to put on our Wednesday chapel services? In honor of the season of thankfulness, we'd like to give a special shout out to all the students, faculty and staff who work so hard to make chapel great!
Don't forget to join us for our last few services of the semester starting with next week's Thanksgiving Chapel! More info and live stream link at bit.ly/EUChapel

The struggle is real. You’ve persevered, Eagles, and now the end is near! Just a few more exams before that gloriou… t.co/wjQd8wS153

@easternU, Dec 13

Still looking for some fun ways to get into the Christmas spirit this year? Check out President Matthews’ new jazz… t.co/5KH6idZiLM

@easternU, Dec 12

Crack open those books, Eagles! #FinalsWeek is officially upon us! Best wishes and Godspeed! 👊 t.co/nfbxVksnrU

@easternU, Dec 11

Happy last day of classes, Eagles! To make sure you don't forget your way around campus over the long Winter Break,… t.co/1WWEwD6iAb

@easternU, Dec 10

Today is the last Windows on the World for 2018! Come out and celebrate this next holy season with the Music and Da… t.co/70YMIAYeeo

@easternU, Dec 07

Tomorrow is the last Windows on the World for 2018! This year flew. Luckily, we can celebrate together with the Mus… t.co/O0hem4GrXe

@easternU, Dec 06

Introducing the Fall 2018 issue of Eastern Magazine! To view the full publication online, visit… t.co/QldoRvVwuU

@easternU, Dec 06

RT @cccuorg: It's encouraging to see books by #CCCUAlum @angiecthomas of @BelhavenU and Bryan Stevenson of @EasternU featured on @NPR's lis…

@easternU, Dec 06

We’re starting the holiday gift-giving a little early this year! The new Fall 2018 issue of Eastern Magazine has of… t.co/NZtlnMLqmB

@easternU, Dec 05

It's time for the last Chapel service of the semester! Join us at 10am in the Gym or via livestream (… t.co/sAVL1PLx52

@easternU, Dec 05

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