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Eastern University Celebrates Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments for 2025

Eastern University is proud to announce the promotion and tenure appointments of several distinguished faculty members, effective July 1, 2025.

Eastern Alumna Named National School Nurse of the Year

Emily Hunter, M.Ed ’21, BSN, RN, CSN ’19, a dedicated school nurse at Rhawnhurst Elementary School in Philadelphia, has been named the 2025 National School Nurse of the Year for PA

Eastern University Ranks Among Top 10 Fastest Alternative Teacher Certification Programs in Pennsylvania

Eastern University has been ranked 8 out of 25 schools listed on TeachingCertificationDegrees.com’s list of the Fastest Alternative Teaching Certification Programs in Pennsylvania for 2025.

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Dr. Chris Mahan Appointed Chief of Staff

Dr. Chris Mahan, currently Vice President for Institutional Planning and Effectiveness (IPE), has agreed to expand her role to become the Chief of Sta...

Eastern University Enrollment Surpasses 5,000 Students

This Fall for the first time in the school’s history, Eastern University enrollment surpassed 5,000 students, with Fall 2022 enrollment reaching 5,430...

Football Hosts Maroon/White Scrimmage for Homecoming Weekend

Eastern Football will host their first home event, a scrimmage on Friday, October 7 at 4 pm, as part of Eastern’s Homecoming Weekend.

Eastern University Again Ranked Among Best Regional Universities in the North by in U.S. News and World Report

Eastern University has once again been ranked one of the Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News and World Report for 2022-2023.

Welcome Class of 2026!

With the Fall 2022 semester in full swing, it’s only fitting to celebrate the incoming undergraduate Class of 2026 and get to know them better!

In Memory of Dr. Ron Sider's Life and Legacy

Palmer Theological Seminary and Eastern University join together in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Ron Sider, who passed away Wednesday, July 28 ...

The College of Education & Behavioral Sciences is Awarded 4 Exciting Grants

These grants will equip the college in its dynamic work of preparing educators to meet the needs of the next generation.

Eastern University Enrollment Grows 52% in 2 Years

Eastern has experienced a 52% increase in total enrollment over the last two years. From Spring 2020 to Spring 2022, the university grew from 3,174 to...

School Health Program Director Jacquelyn Raco named School Nurse Administrator of the Year

Jacquelyn M. Buige Raco, Director of School Health Programs, was named the School Nurse Administrator of the Year.

In Honor of Memorial Day

There are few things in life as powerful as our memories. Our memories comprise who we are and how we live. They shape the kind of future we seek. Som...

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Recognizing Juneteenth: A Call to Infinite Hope

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.

Reflecting On Sacrifice This Memorial Day

Each year, Memorial Day invites us to pause, amid picnics, parties, and the start of summer, to remember and reflect.

Jubilee Honors Tony Campolo and Launches Next Chapter for Campolo Center for Ministry

On May 22, the Campolo Center for Ministry gathered for an unforgettable evening of celebration, reflection, and storytelling.

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A Lot of Love and a Little Sass

Anyone who’s spent a moment in the presence of Paula (Whelan) Hedderick ’92 has experienced her charming Jersey sass and welcoming disposition.

Service Learning

“Service Learning”– a first-year student requirement with a two-fold meaning. The Service Learning component of Eastern’s education encourages our stu...

Energized by Impact

To address these problems in our beautiful city, students and faculty at Esperanza are working together with community partners and applying what they...

Introducing the Dragonfly Health & Wellness Room

In many cultures around the world, dragonflies symbolize hope, new beginnings, and transformation, so it seems fitting that this beautiful little inse...

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 e...

Business That's Personal

Between classes and managing investment portfolios, Mario frequented the Eastern business department to discuss everything from ethics to venture capi...

Becoming God's Loving Ambassador

Saroj Chettri, MA ’16, MDiv ’22 was born in Nepal, a beautiful land rich in natural resources and home to the highest mountain in the world – Mt. Ever...

Alumni Corner

It is well known that Eastern University alumni are making an impact all over the world, but did you know that many return to make an impact on our ow...

5 Years: Looking Back

5 years of creative leadership, Spirit-led discernment, and Christ-centered community-building. This coming March, we celebrate 5 years of President R...

Alumni Spotlight: Romanita Hairston, MBA ’05

Romanita Hairston, MBA ‘05 has a passion for learning that she intends to be lifelong. Romanita has a heart for serving vulnerable populations and imp...

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