Retention and graduation rates highest in recent years
Archive The most recent statistics show that more students are coming to Eastern, staying at Eastern and graduating from Eastern than ever before. The administration’s focus on retention is paying off,…
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Oregon Extension study-away program offers participants chance to retreat, reflect
Located in the Eden-like Cascade Mountains of southern Oregon, an Eastern study-away program called the Oregon Extension provides students with a place to retreat and personally investigate deep questions of…
Eastern biologists research toxic parasite with NIH grant
As many as 30 percent of Americans today carry the parasite Taxoplasma gondii, one of the leading causes of death for those with AIDS. New light is being cast on…
Student goes to AIDS summit, brings results back to campus
Sometimes an issue touches the heart; sometimes a crisis can change a life. Such is the case of junior Ebony White, who took up the challenge of representing Eastern at…
Costa Rica in need of help after flooding, Eastern students come to their aid.
Few people would connect piles of snow to a spring break in a tropical climate. But a group of eight determined Eastern students found a way to do just that.…
Varsity field transitions to turf
Eastern’s home soccer matches need never be rained out again. Homecoming games won’t be played in apparent inches of muddy slop. And if anyone feels the urge, they will be…
Mime group ministers through precious movements
It began with four girls who felt a calling to minister by remaining silent. Out of this calling came the new mime and dance group, Precious Movements. The idea to…
International Justice Mission gives students a chance at stardom
While most American Idol fans gathered around their television sets to watch the show two weeks ago, a select two dozen were busy practicing for their own auditions. EU Idol,…
Christian studies department hires professor of New Testament
After a two year search, Eastern’s Christian Studies department finally has a new professor of New Testament. Carl Mosser recently finished his doctoral studies at St. Andrews University in Scotland…
Student gets small roles in big shows, Hitch and Prime
Nate Stutzman, one of the most recognizable students on Eastern’s campus, may soon become known to many more than just the Eastern community. Stutzman was an extra for the movie…