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Eastern University Announces 2026 Homecoming

Eastern University’s 2026 Homecoming — themed The Nest We Build Together — will take place Wednesday, October 7, through Sunday, October 11.

Eastern University Partners With Rise Against Hunger To Package 20,000 Meals

On Sunday, September 27, Eastern University partnered with Rise Against Hunger to package 20,000 meals to fight global hunger.

Eastern Flag Football Featured on Josh Gad VIZIO series "Join the Club"

This summer, Eastern University welcomed Josh Gad to campus to film the inaugural episode of VIZIO’s Join the Club, an entertainment series that highlights college campus communities and student life.

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Professor Pete Enns Featured on Good Morning America

Eastern University and Palmer Theological Seminary and College celebrate Professor Peter Enns and his recent interview on ABC News’ Good Morning Ameri...

Eastern University Launches Online Undergraduate LifeFlex Degrees As Low as $2,500 per Year!

Eastern’s 100% online, undergraduate LifeFlex programs are flexibly-paced, astonishingly affordable, and maintain the academic excellence that Eastern...

Eastern's MS and CAGS in School Psychology Program Receives Full Accreditation from NASP

Eastern's Master of Science in School Psychology and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies program has received full accreditation from (NASP).

Trevor Jackson Appointed Vice President for Finance and Operations

Eastern University is pleased to announce that Trevor Jackson has been named the new Vice President for Finance and Operations.

Eastern Among Fortune’s Best Online Master’s in Data Science of 2023

Eastern University was recently ranked among Fortune’s Best Online Master’s in Data Science Programs in 2023. The list ranks Eastern among the top 20 ...

Spring Open Houses!

Eastern is pleased to announce our Spring Open Houses, a great way to get to know Eastern. Book your visit today!

Prison Education Program Debuts Art Exhibit at the Philadelphia Ethical Society

The Prison Education program (PEP) will debut an art installation designed to foster community dialogue about the “college-in-prison” experience.

Fall 2022 Magazine Release

Highlighting the theme of "IMPACT," the Fall '22 issue contains inspiring articles chronicling stories of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are...

Eastern University Welcomes Mark Wagner and Rebecca Walter to Board of Trustees

Eastern University is pleased to announce two new members to the Board of Trustees, Mr. Mark Wagner and Ms. Rebecca Walter.

Women's Volleyball Wins MAC Commonwealth Championship

Women's Volleyball earned a second-straight MAC Commonwealth title and a bid to the NCAA Tournament, while Coach Birtwistle picked up his 800th career...

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A Story of Firsts: Diane's Journey to Graduation

When Diane began her time at Eastern, she experienced many of the same uncertainties that countless college students face such as finding community, navigating a new environment, and discerning her future.

New Center for Academic Planning & Empowering Helps Eastern Students Find Their Way Forward

Every student encounters different challenges and experiences along the way. Some begin as traditional undergraduate students, while others transfer, study online, or arrive as visiting students.

Student Workers on Campus: Hannah Gerber’s Summer at the Writing Center

For Hannah Gerber ‘27, summer break is anything but boring. Instead of heading home after the spring semester, she and many other Eastern students stay on campus.

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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...

Wild Generosity

"Ruth has committed her life to God's call of wild generosity," reads the nomination of Ruth Fox ’78, MA ’84 for Eastern University’s 2022 Alumna of t...

When Negativity Multiplies

While multiplication is often a positive thing, I sometimes need reminding to not multiply that which is harmful. This kind of negativity is the direc...

The Ministry of Hospitality

“Hospitality is our ministry.” These four words are embodied in Eastern University’s 2022 Lamplight Society Award Winner Meggin Capers, Executive Dire...

Student Corner: Student Musings on Multiplication

Throughout Scripture, we see God’s provision and promises multiply for His people. As a faith community, we firmly know and believe that the same proc...

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