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Eastern Announces Inaugural Summer Jazz Camp for Middle and High School Musicians

The Music Department is excited to announce its first Summer Jazz Camp, a weeklong experience for students in grades 7–12.

Eastern University Celebrates its Centennial Graduating Class at 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

Eastern University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its annual commencement ceremonies held at the Mann Center on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.

Eastern University Launches 100% Online MA in Artificial Intelligence Innovation

Eastern University is proud to announce the launch of its new online Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Innovation, an interdisciplinary, human-centered program.

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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...

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.

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.

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Eastern's Dr. Kimberlee Johnson Inducted into Collegium of Scholars

Eastern celebrates the induction of Dr. Kimberlee A. Johnson, Dean of Palmer Theological Seminary and Palmer College, into the Martin Luther King Jr. Collegium of Scholars for 2026.

Goode Conversations Speaker Series Creates Space for Student Growth and Professional Connection

Connection. Belonging. Clarity. Purpose. These are key words that jump out as Theresa Noye describes Goode Conversations, a speaker series that brings together student leaders and local professionals.

Eastern Online

Over the past five years, the Eastern community has experienced remarkable growth as we’ve ventured further into the online world. The University now offers more than 70 online programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates.

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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...

Multiplying Eastern

It's no secret that enrollment in higher education has dropped across the country. So how did Eastern grow 52% over the last 2 years?

A Path Paved with Provision

I’m going to tell you about how a long-lost, original Mozart Manuscript changed my life. Or rather, began it. If you’ve stumbled across the history pa...

Leading with Integrity

While the path wasn't always easy, the journey that brought Maggie Madimbo, PhD ’13 to Eastern University has yielded a legacy of integrity and transf...

Hope Heard

With the buzz of anticipation all around her, Kathrine Craig, PhD(c) ’24 stepped onto Eastern’s campus to begin her PhD in Organizational Leadership i...

Identity and Impact

In 1925, Eastern's founders came together with the dream of a seminary that would meet the unique needs of its day. My guess is that these six ministe...

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,...

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