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May 23

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.
May 20

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.
May 14

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.
May 09, 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 S...
May 07, 2025

New Foundations of Theological Education Certificate Launched by Palmer Theological Seminary

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is excited to announce the launch of its Foundations of Theological Education certificate.
Apr 25, 2025

Eastern University Welcomes E. Shepard Farrar to Board of Trustees

Eastern University is proud to announce the appointment of E. Shepard Farrar, MBA ’95 to its Board of Trustees.
Apr 09, 2025

Eastern University Campolo Fellows Take Transformative Spring Break Pilgrimage to the Mexico-Texas Border

This March, Eastern’s Campolo Fellows embarked on a life-changing journey for their second-annual Spring Break Pilgrimage, this time to the Mexico-Tex...
Mar 26, 2025

Eastern Marks 100 Years with Historic Centennial Week

Eastern University marked a historic milestone with a weeklong Centennial Celebration, honoring 100 years of faith, learning, and community.
Mar 14, 2025

Eastern Ranked Among Top 12 College Locations in Pennsylvania by Niche

Eastern University is pleased to have ranked among the top 12 schools on Niche’s Best College Locations list for 2025.
Mar 13, 2025

Eastern University Debuts 24/7 Student-Run Radio Station: Studio 1300

Eastern University has launched Studio 1300, a 24/7 student-run radio station broadcasting from the St. Davids campus and available to listeners every...
Mar 06, 2025

Eastern University Celebrates Topping Out of Templeton Hall Construction Project

Eastern is pleased to share the Topping Out of the Templeton Hall project, marking the completion of structural work on the new facility.
Feb 27, 2025

Eastern University Welcomes New Vice President for Student Development

Eastern is pleased to announce that Missy Bryant will join the University as its new Vice President for Student Development, beginning March 3, 2025.
Feb 12, 2025

Eastern University Awarded 40% More Funding From Hunger-Free Campus Grant For 2025

Eastern University is grateful to have received the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education again for the 2024-2025 ...

UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug 31

Fall 2026 Classes Begin

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Jul 15, 2026

Financial Aid Online Info Session - Graduate and Online Undergraduate

Online
Jul 15, 2026

Data Science & Analytics: Certificate & Master's Degrees Online Info Session

Online
Jul 16, 2026

School Health Services Online Info Session

Online
Jul 16, 2026

Palmer Theological Seminary Online Info Session

Online
Jul 16, 2026

Master of Social Work (MSW) Online Info Session

Online
Jul 17, 2026

Summer Visit Friday (Traditional Undergraduate)

1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids PA 19087
Jul 21, 2026

MA in Theological and Cultural Anthropology Online Info Session

Online
Jul 22, 2026

MBA in Organizational Management & Business Certificates Online Info Session

Online
Jul 23, 2026

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Online Info Session

Online
Jul 24, 2026

Summer Visit Friday (Traditional Undergraduate)

1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids PA 19087

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Apr 29

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.
May 14

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.
Apr 21

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.
Feb 27, 2025

Athletics Legacy: Growth. Community. Impact.

As the University moves into its second century, Eastern Athletics is spreading its wings and ushering the University into a very competitive athletic...
Feb 27, 2025

The Faith-Rooted Vision Expands

Eastern’s 100-year history is built upon a vision that began with the founding of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (EBTS), whose legacy continues ...
Feb 27, 2025

Esperanza College of Eastern University: A Legacy of Hope

As Eastern University celebrates its Centennial, Esperanza College is proud to be a part of that history as we work to transform the lives of our stud...
Feb 27, 2025

Templeton Hall: Embodying Wisdom, Tradition, and Beauty

"We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us.” These words, uttered by Winston Churchill during debates about rebuilding the House o...
Feb 27, 2025

Celebrating Centennial Hall

The last five years at Eastern University have been a time of unprecedented growth, innovation, and expansion.
Feb 27, 2025

100 Years of Visionary History & Resiliency

On March 19, 1925, at two in the afternoon, six ministers gathered at 1701 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia to discuss their shared vision of Christ-ce...
Feb 27, 2025

A Journey of Academic Excellence

Celebrating a century of inspiring change and shaping futures, Eastern University highlights its many vibrant academic programs and their legacies of ...
Feb 27, 2025

100 Years of Global Impact

Our Eastern University alumni represent over 90 countries throughout the world.
Feb 27, 2025

Faith, Reason, and Justice: Reflecting on Eastern’s Motto

The motto of Faith, Reason, and Justice, coined by President David Black, has served Eastern as an identity marker for over 20 years and continues to ...
Feb 27, 2025

Spaces & Places That Shaped A Century

For over a century, Eastern University’s campus has been more than historic buildings and pathways—it has been a foundation for personal growth, lifel...