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May 10

Eastern University Vocal Ensemble “Turning Point” Releases Studio Recordings

Eastern University is proud to share videos of a professional studio recording session by its renowned vocal touring ensemble, Turning Point. 
May 02

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

During May we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, annual celebration that recognizes the contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent.
Apr 30

President Matthews Named Among PA’s 2022 Higher Education Power 100

Eastern University is pleased to announce that President Matthews has been recognized as one the 100 most powerful educators in Pennsylvania.
Mar 26, 2019

Eastern University Celebrates Inauguration of 10th President, Dr. Ronald A. Matthews

Eastern University celebrated the inauguration of their 10th President, Dr. Ronald A. Matthews, on Friday, March 22, 2019.
Mar 26, 2019

Eastern University Welcomes Guest Students with 50% Off Undergraduate Online Summer Courses

Eastern University is excited to invite guest students to take advantage of our new 50% off tuition for traditional undergraduate online summer course...
Mar 25, 2019

Professor Steven Ford Featured on WHYY’s “Movers and Makers”

Professor Steven Ford, Chair of Eastern’s Music Department and Executive Director of the Fine and Performing Arts Division, was featured on WHYY’s “Mo...
Mar 14, 2019

Rev. Dr. W. Wilson Goode, Sr. Announced as 2019 Commencement Speaker

Eastern University is pleased to welcome Rev. Dr. W. Wilson Goode, Sr. as the May 11, 2019 commencement speaker.
Feb 19, 2019

Tony Campolo and Lyndell D. Backues Invited to Serve as New Co-Pastors of St. John’s Baptist Church

In efforts to resurrect a once-thriving congregation, the historic St. John’s Baptist Church, whose impact has also reached around the world, has turn...
Feb 14, 2019

Eastern Pair Wins Student-Faculty Research Prize from the Center for Public Justice

Abigail Stevens ‘20 was awarded the Shared Justice Student-Faculty Research Prize for her work with Dr. Christa Lee-Chuvala.
Feb 05, 2019

Eastern University’s Harrisburg Site Transitions to New Location

Eastern is excited to announce the transition of its Harrisburg site to a new location that will provide students with a state-of-the-art learning exp...
Ron Matthews Christmas Album
Dec 11, 2018

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 avail...
Campus Purple Flowers
Nov 08, 2018

Prayers for the Tragedy in Thousand Oaks, California

President Ron Matthews leads the community in prayer and lament over the recent shooting in Thousand Oaks, California.
Chemistry Department
Nov 06, 2018

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. 

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Feb 01

Black History Month

Today, February 1 is the first day of Black History Month. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans.
Nov 27

flex·i·bil·i·ty

Bend. Stretch. Flex. It’s no secret that life in our world demands flexibility. Hear from 4 members of our Eastern Community as they explore physical, mental, social, and spiritual flexibility.
Nov 27

Flexibility: The Key to a Healthy Mind

I have always held that flexibility is one of the critical components in managing life well. All across the lifespan, flexibility is a contributing factor in healthy...
Computer
Nov 23, 2018

When a Computer is Your Classroom

Can Eastern’s legacy of transformative, community-based Christian education translate to the world of online learning?
Paintbrushes
Nov 23, 2018

Sketches and Stethoscopes

With a paintbrush in one hand and a stethoscope in the other, resident assistant and nursing major Andrea Rapetti ’21 is poised to paint for herself a...
Nursing
Nov 23, 2018

Crossing The Line: A New Level of Excellence

Eastern’s new Nursing Resource and Simulation Lab is the perfect place for students to grow into competent, confident nurses.
Business as Unusual
Nov 23, 2018

Business as Unusual

The new MBA in Social Impact equips mission-driven leaders to confront complex societal challenges using the tools of business innovation.
A Place Called Hope
Nov 23, 2018

A Place Called Hope

Esperanza’s vision for the Hunting Park neighborhood is for transformation from a geography of poverty into an opportunity community.
Nov 06, 2018

Living Courageously through Cancer

Trillis Graham, MBA in Health Administration student, shares how her experience with cervical cancer has affected her outlook on life.
Summer campus
Jul 26, 2018

Summer at Eastern | Scenic Campus Shots

Summer on campus is a peaceful time, perfect for enjoying the beauty of Eastern's picturesque surroundings. Enjoy these scenic campus shots, whether y...
Sam
Jul 17, 2018

Stories of Courage | Eastern Alumni

Eastern recently interviewed 36 students and alumni about how they are living Eastern's core values of faith, reason, and justice through lives of cou...
Dr. Ronald A. Matthews
Jun 07, 2018

Orchestrating a Harmonious Future for Eastern: A Musician in Forward Motion

On March 1, 2018, Dr. Matthews was asked to step into a new conducting role: orchestrating a future for Eastern University as the 10th President.
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...