EU’s Enactus Team Wins Regionals
Emilee Bubb Eastern University’s Enactus team, a business club focused on entrepreneurial action in the school and local community, recently won their regional competition. This competition is a nationwide event at which…
May 2017
Welcoming Russian Literature Professor Dr. Galina Yermolenko
Jordan Kolb Some of the best, most beautiful and most bizarre literature has come out of Russia–from Alexander Pushkin’s spirited tales, to Dostoyevsky’s philosophically-rich works, to Gogol’s bafflingly absurd stories. This semester,…
“To Model the Virtue of Neighborly Love”: Looking at the Chamberlain Interfaith Fellowship
Lauren Murphy Eastern welcomed the 2016-17 cohort of Chamberlain Interfaith Fellows from Temple Beth Shalom (located in Needham, Massachusetts) to campus from Tuesday, April 18 until Friday, April 21. It is with…
The End of an Era Subdivision of Ardrossan Spells End of Farming Era on Main Line
Jared Maier It’s an exquisite estate. Historic houses and barns are strewn across its 311 acres. Its prize-winning cattle and horses still roam the land. This is the Ardrossan Farm in the…
Tensions Rise as Philadelphia’s Status as Sanctuary City Challenged
Kelsey Fiander-Carr On April 21, Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney received a letter from Alan Hanson, Acting Assistant Attorney General, urging him to enforce federal immigration laws and orders within the sanctuary city.…
Philadelphia Museum Of Art Undergoing Massive Expansion and Renovation
On March 30, the Philadelphia Museum of Art announced they are undergoing a $196-million expansion. Home to over 240,000 pieces of artwork and the cinematically-famous Rocky steps, the Philadelphia Museum…
Templeton Welcomes Dr.Brian Williams As New Dean
Rachel Covert The students and faculty at Templeton Honors College are excited for the arrival of their new dean, Dr. Brian Williams. Williams is highly qualified for the position, with a diverse…
Looking Forward: Changes in Eastern’s Staff and Administration
Dr. Susan Edgar-Smith Appointed Dean of College of Education, Beginning on Sept. 1 Dr. Susan Edgar-Smith will begin as dean of the College of Education on Sept. 1. In her…