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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

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.

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.

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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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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.

14 Self-Care Tips From Social Work Professionals

In the daily work of caring for others, it’s easy to overlook the impact it has on our own well-being. Yet, tending to ourselves is not a luxury, but a necessity.

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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...

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...

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