We Are Here to Love and Learn
Anthony Barr Dear fellow students, we are not here today because of our own merits alone. Our being here is an undeserved gift from God. There are hundreds of thousands of other…
November 2016
In Favor of Education for Returning Citizens
Education initiatives for a demographic that some would label as “ex-offenders” are often met with skepticism or even hostility. Why should we have a special focus on people who betrayed…
Is Clinton’s Free College Plan Just?
Eastern University president Dr. Duffett wrote an article in August for the Philadelphia Inquirer arguing for the inclusion of private colleges in Hillary Clinton’s plan for free college. Clinton’s proposed…
Center for Orthodox Thought Takes Root at Eastern
Madeleine Harris The wait is over! After much prayer and thoughtful deliberation, the Agora Institute at Eastern University has officially launched the Center for Orthodox Thought and Culture. According to the Agora…
Eastern Welcomes New Full-Time Faculty Members
As we begin this new school year, it is good that we remember how much we have to be thankful for in Eastern’s community. So, as we gear up for…
Palmer Seminary Transitions to St. Davids Campus
SaraGrace Stefan This fall Eastern University welcomes not only the class of 2020, but also the students, faculty and staff of Palmer Theological Seminary. The move has been in the works since…
Remembering the Life and Legacy of John A. Baird Jr.
Russell Risden On June 8, 2016, Eastern University announced that the last of its cofounding trustees, John A. Baird Jr., passed away at age 97. For over 50 years Mr. Baird played…