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    This Black History Month, Get to Know Some of Philadelphia’s Black Founding Fathers

    February 25, 2026

    During the colonial-era United States, a number of Black leaders were fighting for the freedoms they were being denied. While the names George Washington and…

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    Philadelphia Leadership: Todd Williams, PhD, President and CEO, Cairn University

    September 10, 2025

    Todd Williams, President of Cairn University, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Middletown, Pa., embracing Christianity and theological studies in his early teens,…

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    Philadelphia Leadership: Jane Tang, Dean and Professor, Gwynedd Mercy University

    July 23, 2025

    Jane Tang, Dean and Professor at Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU), spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about studying nursing from a young age, discovering her Christian faith,…

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    Philadelphia Leadership: Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., Chancellor, Rutgers University–Camden

    July 2, 2025

    From the vibrant streets of Memphis to the chancellorship at Rutgers University–Camden, Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., has followed a path shaped by tradition, purpose, and…

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    Villanova Graduate Robert Francis Prevost Named First American Pope

    May 10, 2025

    Robert Francis Prevost, a Villanova University graduate and a Chicago native, was chosen as the first American pope in history to lead the Catholic church…

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    Eastern University Celebrates Groundbreaking of Templeton Hall

    May 25, 2024

    This past Friday, May 10, Eastern University hosted a ceremony to celebrate the Groundbreaking of Templeton Hall (formerly Workman Hall). Over 100 attendees gathered on…

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    Eastern University Launches Fully Online PhD in Professional Practice

    May 17, 2024

    Eastern University is now offering a PhD in Professional Practice, designed to provide experienced professionals from diverse career paths an opportunity to carefully examine and thoughtfully…

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    Eastern University Launches ‘A Time to Rise’ Campaign As It Enters a New Era of Transformative Growth

    May 15, 2024

    As Eastern University enters its 100th year, the community is excited to launch A Time to Rise, a $30M comprehensive fundraising initiative that will serve as a…

  • Eastern University students at the Drexel University Fraud and Internal Control Case Competition.
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    Eastern University Business Students Take 2024 Drexel Fraud & Internal Control Case Competition By Storm

    May 2, 2024

    This past February, Eastern University’s College of Business and Leadership sent four teams of students to compete in the Drexel University Fraud and Internal Control…

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    Eastern University Professor Pete Enns Featured as Scholarly Expert in Netflix MiniSeries Depicting Story of Moses

    April 30, 2024

    Eastern University’s Dr. Pete Enns, Professor of Biblical Studies, is featured in the new Netflix documentary mini-series, Testament: The Story of Moses. The mini-series depicts the powerful biblical…

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    Philadelphia Leadership: Steve Rickel, CEO, MyOfficeOps

    April 24, 2024

    Steve Rickel, CEO of MyOfficeOps, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in a small farm town in Indiana. He was the only boy in…

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    Eastern University Launches New BS in Health and Physical Education

    April 19, 2024

    Eastern University now offers a Bachelor’s degree in Health & Physical Education. This program equips graduates with the knowledge and resources they need for careers teaching…

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    Eastern University Alum Named School Nurse of the Year

    April 16, 2024

    Eastern graduate Emily Hunter, M.Ed., BS, RN, CSN, has been named the Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year by the National Association of School Nurses…

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    Eastern University Receives $100,000 in Capital Support for Music Facility Renovations from Presser Foundation

    February 20, 2024

    Eastern University has received a $100,000 grant from The Presser Foundation for its dedication to projects that will improve and enhance the university’s music programs.  In…

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    Education

    Eastern University Awarded Hunger-Free Campus Grant to Expand Eagles Food & Hygiene Pantry

    February 15, 2024

    Eastern University has received the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The award totals $39,618 and will support the efforts of…

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    After Launching Football, Eastern University Adds Marching Band to Welcome New Levels of School Spirit

    August 31, 2023

    As Eastern University’s football team embarks on its first season against varsity NCAA competition this fall, the university’s Music Department and Athletics Department are unveiling…

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