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The teacher-scholar model exemplified by Eastern's faculty is at the heart of the institution and aligns closely with our liberal arts mission. The scholarly community at Eastern is distinguished by interdisciplinary work, shared interests, and collaboration among faculty and students. Together, we pursue goals of intellectual inquiry and academic excellence in the service of a vibrant and inclusive academic community. 

Celebration of Faculty Excellence

This annual celebration provides an opportunity to recognize publicly the accomplishments of Eastern's extraordinarily talented and dedicated faculty. Faculty research, scholarship, and creative work is often invisible, and by bringing that work forward, we celebrate our faculty and hope to spark ideas and connections as you learn more about one another’s work. From analyses of feminist writers to ethnomusicology to direction of theatre productions to new techniques for studying scorpion venom, the work of Eastern’s faculty is wide-ranging and innovative. The teacher-scholar model exemplified by our faculty is at the heart of our institution and aligns closely with Eastern’s liberal arts mission. Indeed, much of the work we are celebrating today has been made stronger by the scholarly community at Eastern: it is interdisciplinary, inspired by shared interests, and created in collaboration with other faculty and/or students. Faculty, we are grateful for all that you do, and we are so fortunate to have you here at Eastern.

Celebration of Faculty Excellence

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In the News

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A new vision for Eastern’s Art Gallery

October 29, 2026

For Art Professor Sarah Churchill, Eastern’s new Art Gallery Director, art exhibitions are about storytelling. To be an effective and ethical director, one must ask who historically has been given the right to tell their stories and who has been left out, she believes.

A breathtaking view of a vineyard in Tuscany with the sun rising, casting long shadows. Photo: Pixabay.

Eastern business professor co-founds global wine institute

October 28, 2026

For over 8,000 years of recorded history, wine has held a place of significance in human ritual, socialization, and celebration. Today, while many consumers enjoy a wide variety of the fermented fruit of the vine at a multitude of occasions, few understand the existential threats facing by the hundred-billion-dollar industry. The industry, on the other hand, is all too aware.

Mike Enders speaking to students at his presentation

Better call Endler!

October 28, 2026

Do you have what it takes to go to law school? Eastern alumnus and retired lawyer Mike Endler ‘81 thinks you do. Endler gave advice to prospective lawyers on Oct. 21, providing valuable insights into the world of law.