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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.
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...
Computer Science
Feb 20, 2018

Eastern University Adds Computer Science as a BS Degree Program

Eastern University is excited to announce a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science as the latest offering in the Mathematics Department.
Student in Class
Feb 19, 2018

Eastern University Awarded $20,000 Diversity and Multicultural Grant

Eastern University was awarded a $20,000 Diversity and Multicultural Grant by National Christian Multicultural Student Leaders Conference (NCMSLC).
Ronald Matthews
Feb 06, 2018

Dr. Robert G. Duffett Resigns, Board Appoints Dr. Ronald A. Matthews New President

President Dr. Robert G. Duffett has resigned from his position effective February 28, 2018. The board has appointed Dr. Ronald A. Matthews as the new...
Chemistry Research
Jan 22, 2018

Biochemical Researchers at Eastern University Move a Step Closer to Developing a Novel Means to Control Fire Blight Disease in Apple Trees

The results of this research were published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, a leading journal in the biochemical field.
Students on Campus
Jan 19, 2018

Eastern University Holds First Annual Mental Health Awareness and Wellness Week January 22-26

Eastern University is pleased to announce its first annual Mental Health Awareness and Wellness Week, January 22-26.
Zach Ertz Interview
Jan 16, 2018

Courage Interviews with Philadelphia Eagles Players

As the Philadelphia Eagles ramped up for playoffs, several players took time out of their schedule to talk about Courage with Eastern University and F...
McInnis Hall
Jan 12, 2018

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...
Students on Campus
Oct 20, 2017

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.
Crowder
Oct 18, 2017

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.

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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.