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Apr 18

Eastern University’s College of Education Awarded Innovative Teacher Prep2Practice Grant

The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences was awarded $100,000 from the PA Department of Education Innovative Teacher Prep2Practice Grant program.
May 12

Eastern University's College of Education Receives $96K Grant for Emergency Special Education Certification

The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is thrilled to receive over $96,000 in funding to partner with the CCIU to provide educators with emergency certification in Special Education.
Apr 17

Eastern University Awarded Nearly $6 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Education

Eastern College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (CEBS) is pleased to be the recipient of a 5-year grant award from the U.S. Department of Education to address the mental health needs of students in three local high-need school districts.
Jun 16, 2020

Eastern University Partners with PCOM for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Program

Eastern University has a new affiliation agreement with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) to provide a seamless transition into thei...
Jun 12, 2020

Eastern Plans to Resume On-Campus Undergraduate Classes for Fall 2020

An Eastern education is valuable. We want as many students as possible to participate in this compassionate, dedicated, creative, academic community. ...
Jun 01, 2020

Eastern University Announces New Accelerated 4+1 Professional Science Programs with Temple University

Eastern University, in partnership with Temple University, is excited to announce five new accelerated degree programs in the areas of Cyber Defense,...
May 30, 2020

President Matthews Dedicates a Day of Grief, Lament, and Hope for our Nation

President Matthews invites the community to a day of prayer and fasting in light of recent events. "We must intercede, intervene, and interrupt the ha...
May 22, 2020

Eastern University Offers New MS in Data Science

Eastern University is excited to announce its newest master’s level offering, a 100% online MS in Data Science. Designed for students of all experienc...
May 12, 2020

Eastern University Ranked in Top 25 Best Christian Colleges and Top 20 Best Online Christian Colleges

Eastern was recently ranked one of the top 25 Best Christian Colleges and top 20 Best Online Christian Colleges by College Consensus for 2020.
Mar 24, 2020

President Matthews' Top 6 Ways to Reduce Worry and Stress

President Matthews encourages students during this season of disruption to consider the following as ways to reduce worry and stress.
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Mar 16, 2020

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. ...
Mar 12, 2020

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 game...
Mar 06, 2020

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...

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May 05

Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May 1 marked the first day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This month is a celebration that recognizes the contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States.
Feb 01

Black History Month: A Call to Remember

Today, February 1 is the first day of Black History Month. Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements by African Americans. It is a time to remember.
Dec 03

Courage. Character. Community.

A perfectly clear October sky stretches a bright blue background against the new turf football field. It’s Homecoming Friday, and for the first time ever, Eastern University students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni have gathered for a home football game.
May 19, 2020

Light Roast: Experiencing Jesus' Light Through Coffee & Community

"Our hope is that our neighbors will experience genuine kindness, peace, and community when they walk through our doors."
May 18, 2020

Holy Moments in the Holy Land: Palmer and Eastern Attendees Reflect on their Trip to Israel

The 14-day study tour included stops in Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem, the Dead Sea, and more. Led by three biblical studies faculty members and atte...
May 18, 2020

2020 Alumnus of the Year, James Mast ’09, MA ’16

As a licensed professional counselor, James believes that the integration of his faith into his practice has made him a more effective and empathetic ...
May 18, 2020

Hopelessness to Fearlessness: How Esperanza College Impacted my Outlook on Life

My journey has taught me that you must keep believing in yourself and never live up to someone else’s limitations, no matter what the situation looks ...
May 18, 2020

2020 Lamplight Society Inductee Theresa Noye

Theresa embodies the meaning of the Lamplight Society Award through the abundance of ways that she guides both students and others around her. Eastern...
May 18, 2020

Dance and Discovery: Igniting Change through Dance

As a new graduate with a bright future ahead, Samantha knows that her heart is wrapped up in dance, and no matter where she ends up, she will always b...
May 18, 2020

Bearing the Image of God: A Nursing Student Reflects on Bringing Light through Medical Missions

"My time at Eastern as a nursing major has provided me with all the tools I need to bring light to those around me as a nurse."
May 18, 2020

A Lighter General Education Core Eastern's New GE Core Makes Life Easier for Students

Eastern is working every day to offer educational quality that is also convenient and affordable.
Nov 21, 2019

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 th...
Nov 21, 2019

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...