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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.)
Dec 02

Eastern University to Host Just Mercy Faith Summit

On Monday, December 9, 2019, Eastern University will host a special screening of the acclaimed movie Just Mercy, based on alumnus Bryan Stevenson ’81’s bestselling book of the same name. It will be followed by the Just Mercy Faith Summit on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Eastern University.
Nov 21

President Matthews to Conduct Christmas Concert at Kimmel Center featuring Eastern University Ensembles

The Jubilate Deo Chorale & Orchestra, Eastern University ensembles, Church of the Savior Festival Choir, and Choirs of the Diocese of Camden will once again come together to fill Verizon Hall with the glorious sounds of Christmas.  
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...
Campus Purple Flowers
Feb 01, 2017

Eastern University Ranked Among 25 Best Colleges for Students with Autism

Eastern University has been ranked among the 25 Best Colleges for Students with Autism. The ranking from College Choice, a leading authority in colleg...
Student in Class
Jan 10, 2017

US News Best Online Program Ranking for Bachelor's Degree Programs

Eastern University is pleased to report that four of its online bachelor's degree programs have earned the US News Best Online Programs ranking for 20...

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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

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. His focus was on the pursuit of a law degree and the burning passion to make a difference as a human rights lawyer.
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.