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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.
Phillies Interview
May 15, 2017

Behind-the-Scenes Interviews with Phillies Pitchers

Before the Faith on the Field show began, Eastern sat down with Philadelphia Phillies pitchers Eickhoff and Gómez for behind-the-scenes interviews abo...
NFL Draft 2017
May 01, 2017

EU and Faith at the NFL Draft

Eastern University partnered with 610 Sports/ESPN Radio’s Faith on the Field host Rob Maaddi to interview players and coaches at the 2017 NFL Draft.
Eastern University Manor College signing
Apr 21, 2017

Eastern University and Manor College Enter Partnership

Today, members from the Eastern University community met on campus to finalize an educational partnership within Manor College’s University Center.
Brenda Salter McNeil
Apr 20, 2017

Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil Announced as 2017 Commencement Speaker

Eastern University is excited to welcome Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil to the May 6, 2017 commencement ceremony as the featured speaker.
Eastern Waterwheel
Apr 11, 2017

Eastern University Receives It’s On Us Grant to Encourage Awareness and Prevention of Sexual Assault

Eastern University’s Student Development and Advancement Offices have received a $15,300 Governor’s It’s On Us Grant from the state of Pennsylvania fo...
Nursing
Apr 10, 2017

Eastern University Nursing Program Ranked Number Eight in Pennsylvania

Eastern University’s Nursing program has been named one of the top 10 best nursing programs in Pennsylvania by RegisteredNursing.org. Eastern was rank...
Apr 10, 2017

Eastern University Hosts Faith on the Field Event

Eastern University and 610 Sports are proud to present Faith on the Field, a taped event for ESPN Radio featuring Philadelphia Phillies pitchers, Jera...
Eastern Clock
Mar 23, 2017

Eastern University Holds La Familia Conference at Esperanza College

The Social Work department of Eastern University will host a full day conference March 31, 2017 on Social Work with Latino Communities at Esperanza Co...
Eastern Eagle
Feb 22, 2017

Eastern University Partners in $1.27 Million Eligible Partnership Grant Program

Eastern University is pleased to announce the College of Education will partner in $1.27 million of a federally funded grant titled the Eligible Partn...
Eastern Gatehouse
Feb 06, 2017

Dr. Deborah Winters Wins Illumination Book Award

Palmer Seminary professor, Dr. Deborah Winters, has won the Silver Medal Illumination Book Award in the Biblical Studies category, for her book Throug...

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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.