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Campus Purple Flowers
Mar 16

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. In the span of several hours, you are probably feeling like your life has been flipped upside down.
Mar 12

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 games across a variety of different platforms. The most popular are multiplayer games with complex environments that require players to develop a knowledge base and to work on strategies with teammates.
Mar 06

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 the program's first MAC Championship.
The Hub
Aug 20, 2018

Introducing The Hub: Your One-Stop Shop for Financial Aid, Student Accounts, & Registrar

Students can finalize their financial aid, pay their bill, register for classes, and more, all at The Hub at the Mall Cottage.
Campus
Aug 08, 2018

Eastern Ranked Among Top 25 Best Value Colleges in Greater Philadelphia

The ranking comes from Niche, a company that uses objective data to rank educational institutions and places to live. 
Eastern Eagle
Aug 07, 2018

Eastern University Named one of the Best Colleges for Students with Autism 2018

The list features colleges who create the best learning experience possible for students with autism.
Sarah Piff
Jul 24, 2018

Sarah Piff Appointed New Dean of Students

Eastern University is pleased to welcome Sarah Piff as the new Dean of Students, who will promote student development and amplify the Eastern student ...
Kathy Meza
Jun 21, 2018

Kathy Meza Appointed Vice President for Advancement

Eastern University is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Meza as the new Vice President for Advancement, effective August 1, 2018.
Spitz Fulldome Curriculum - Volume 3
Jun 04, 2018

Dr. David H. Bradstreet Authors New Volume of Planetarium Curriculum Released Worldwide

Eastern Professor and Chair of the Astronomy and Physics Department recently released Volume 3 of the Spitz Fulldome Curriculum.
Commencement
May 15, 2018

Eastern University Awards 564 Degrees at Outdoor May Commencement

At the commencement ceremonies held on Saturday, May 5th, 235 traditional undergraduate degrees and 329 Esperanza, Adult Undergraduate, Master's and D...
Dr. Christopher Hall
Apr 26, 2018

Dr. Christopher Hall, Distinguished Professor of Theology Emeritus, Announced as Commencement Speaker

Eastern University is pleased to welcome Dr. Christopher Hall as the May 5, 2018 commencement speaker. Dr. Hall is the current president of Renovaré, ...
Zach Ertz and Jordan Hicks at Faith on the Field
Apr 19, 2018

Super Bowl Champions Share Lives of Faith

Eastern and Faith on the Field welcomed Super Bowl champions Zach Ertz and Jordan Hicks of the Philadelphia Eagles for a special live event on April 1...
Ronald A. Matthews
Mar 01, 2018

President Matthews Begins Presidency as 10th President of Eastern University

Eastern University is pleased to announce that today marks the official start of the presidency of Dr. Ronald A. Matthews, 10th President of Eastern U...

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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.