Music has incredible power to alter people's moods and shift the atmosphere around them. It can even be used to extend the reach of Gospel truths to a wide audience. This is exactly the vision that has inspired Tim Ewing ’02 and his work at Kindred Ministries.

Imagine earning your bachelor’s or associate degree from a nationally-ranked private university, 100% online, at your own pace, for just $2,500-7,500 per year.

In the midst of the change, Heidi, MEd ’95 and Mark Birtwistle have been a constant in the department as they faithfully serve the University and its student-athletes.

Words have power, grace, and the ability to change and represent perspectives. Nobody knows this better than Jonathan Marshall ’05, a current MEd in Multicultural Education student, Academic Outreach Manager for the College of Education, successful children’s book author, and father.

Dr. Mayra Picos Lee greets me over Zoom from Mexico City, where she is joining a cohort of Palmer Seminary students for the first residency portion of their program. The Maestría En Estudios Teológicos, or “the Master of Theological Studies in Latino/a Ministries (LMin),” prepares individuals for pastoral ministry and church leadership in a manner that is contextualized to the needs of Latino/a communities.

It’s no secret that change is hard, and often brings growing pains that test those caught up in it. What does it take, then, to shepherd a congregation through starting a nonprofit, and then later helping merge two congregations into something new and sustainable, all within the span of a decade?

With vast humanitarian experience and Gospel-centered passion in his heart, Gordon Zook, PhD ’15, boldly embodies Eastern’s motto of Faith, Reason, and Justice in the many ways that he works to create access and opportunity for underserved communities.

Across from the prayer chapel in Walton Hall, you’ll notice a tall, unassuming pair of wooden doors that lead the way to one of Eastern’s best-kept treasures.

Transformative education is the heartbeat of PEP and was on display in its recent art exhibit “Celebrating Higher Education Behind Bars,” which debuted this winter.

Anyone who’s spent a moment in the presence of Paula (Whelan) Hedderick ’92 has experienced her charming Jersey sass and welcoming disposition.