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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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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.

Eastern University Welcomes Katie McNabb to Board of Trustees

Eastern University is pleased to announce a new member to the Board of Trustees, Ms. Katherine “Katie” Hoyt McNabb.

Bill Golderer to be the 2022 Commencement Speaker at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts

Eastern University is pleased to welcome Bill Golderer, President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern...

Commencement 2022 to be held May 7 at the Mann Center

We are excited to announce that in less than 5 months, our 2022 Commencement Ceremonies will once again be held at The Mann Center for the Performing ...

Press Conference Friday 12/17 with New Football Coach

The press conference will take place Friday, December 17th at 10:30am on Eastern University’s St. Davids campus in the McInnis Auditorium.

Eastern University Hires Billy Crocker as Head Football Coach

"We are thrilled about hiring Coach Crocker,” Dr. Matthews shares. “His experience, enthusiasm, and expertise will enable us to open this new chapter ...

Public Health “THANK YOU!” Day

On this “Public Health Thank You Day,” we honor the bravery and deep sacrifice public that our health workers have selflessly offered our communities ...

Eastern Professors Leslie Gregory and Sandy Bauer Co-Author Updated Social Work Textbook

EU is pleased to announce that two of its social work professors recently released an updated version of "So You Want to Be a Social Worker: Reflectio...

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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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Sideline Mission

While athletic competition is often seen as a platform for personal success, identity, and pride, nursing major and soccer goalkeeper Kerry Phillips '...

Philamedia

Philadelphia may be known as the City of Brotherly Love, but for twin brothers Beau and Clint Rosario '14, Philadelphia has also been the city of brot...

Paving the Runway to Success

The familiar movement of walking through Harrisburg's Allison Hill neighborhood transports Gloria back to childhood. Even as a child, it was obvious.....

Fighting Food Insecurity

Barbie Izquierdo '15 started advocating against food insecurity and fighting for food justice issues thirteen years ago. Now a recognized and respecte...

Eastern Football: EU to Welcome Football, Cheer, Dance, and Pep Band

Eastern University is pleased to announce the addition of Football to its athletic offerings starting in the fall of 2022. The Eastern Eagles will beg...

Reflection on Teaching Entrepreneurship at SCI Chester

It was the first day of co-teaching a course on entrepreneurship at SCI Chester, and I didn’t feel quite ready...

Tips for Success as a Student-Athlete at Eastern

If you value both academics and athletics, then here are some tips that I have learned over the years during my time at Eastern that may help you bala...

The Gift of Hospitality

At a time where the majority of the stories we see in the media are divisive in nature, Nigerian-American twin sisters and Eastern alumnae Taiye Olada...

Eastern University Women in STEM

Throughout history, women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have shattered glass ceilings and triumphantly cre...

Student Corner: Moving Forward Post-Pandemic

Whether it’s sprinting, leaping, or crawling forward, our Eastern Eagles have been digging deep and pushing through uncharted territory with strength ...

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