Ronald Matthews
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‘A Clear Signal of What Eastern Stands for’: University Exceeds Fundraising Campaign’s $30 Million Goal
A successful fundraising campaign at Eastern University is opening new doors for students while reinforcing the university’s commitment to faith, education, and community impact. Eastern’s…
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Eastern University Breaks Ground on Gym Expansion
Eastern University recently broke ground on the construction of a 50,000-square-foot gymnasium expansion. The project will bring state-of-the-art training, recruitment, and team meeting spaces to…
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Eastern University Completes Acquisition of Valley Forge Military College Property
Eastern University has completed the purchase of a 33.3-acre portion of Valley Forge Military College’s property. The agreement was first announced in December, contingent upon the…
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Eastern University Welcomes Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to Board of Trustees
Eastern University has appointed Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to its Board of Trustees. Libson is a recently retired corporate attorney whose career has focused…
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Eastern University Welcomes New Vice President for Advancement
Michael Fedor, who possesses decades of leadership experience spanning higher education, nonprofit, and public service, has joined Eastern University as Vice President for Advancement. Most…
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Eastern University to Expand Campus Through Purchase of Property from Valley Forge Military Academy
Eastern University has signed an agreement to purchase a portion of Valley Forge Military Academy & College’s property. Completion of the transaction is contingent on…
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Fueled by Innovative Programs, Eastern University’s Enrollment Soars Toward 10,000 Students
Eastern University’s Fall 2025 enrollment totaled 9,964 students, up 14 percent from Fall 2024. Due to the addition of many new innovative programs over the…
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Eastern University ‘Sets the Stage for Excellence,’ Unveils New State-of-the-Art Baseball Field
Eastern University has completed state-of-the-art renovations to the baseball field on its St. Davids campus. The field has been completely upgraded to synthetic turf that…
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Seasoned Leader in Banking and Investments Returns to Eastern University’s Board of Trustees
Eastern University has appointed E. Shepard Farrar, a seasoned leader in the banking and investment space and a passionate advocate for giving back through community…
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Eastern University Marks 100 Years with Historic Centennial Week
Eastern University recently marked a historic milestone with a weeklong Centennial Celebration, honoring 100 years of faith, learning, and community. The weeklong festivities surrounding March…
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‘A Beautiful Reflection of God’s Creation’: Niche Ranks Eastern University Among State’s Top College Locations
Eastern University ranks among the state’s top 12 schools on Niche.com’s Best College Locations list for 2025. Niche.com, a “market leader in connecting colleges and schools with…
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Eastern University Celebrates Topping Out of Templeton Hall Construction Project
Eastern University has topped out its Templeton Hall construction project, a milestone marking the completion of structural work on the new state-of-the-art facility. As part…
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Eastern University Welcomes New Vice President for Student Development
Missy Bryant has joined Eastern University as its new Vice President for Student Development. With over 25 years of higher education experience and a passion…
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Innovative Programs Meet Student Needs at Eastern University, Where Enrollment Is Flourishing
Eastern University’s Fall 2024 enrollment totaled 8,727 students, up 25 percent from Fall 2023. As national first-year student enrollment numbers declined by nearly six percent, Eastern University…
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Eastern University Begins State-of-the-Art Renovations on Baseball Field
Eastern University has begun renovating the baseball field on its St. Davids campus. The state-of-the-art updates include a synthetic turf that will be playable year-round,…
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Eastern University Celebrates Groundbreaking of Templeton Hall
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 ‘A Time to Rise’ Campaign As It Enters a New Era of Transformative Growth
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…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Ronald Matthews, President, Eastern University
Ronald Matthews, President of Eastern University, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Philadelphia, where his parents encouraged his passion for music from a…











































