Posts by Joe Huddleston
MVNU graduates 421 in 65th Ceremony
In a celebration of academic achievement, Mount Vernon Nazarene University proudly recognized 421 graduates during its 65th Commencement ceremonies on May 3, 2025, in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium.
Read MoreCook, Ramser awarded with Honorary Degrees
Bishop Edward T. Cook and Mark R. Ramser were honored with a Doctor of Divinity and Doctor of Humane Letters degrees, respectively.
Read MoreMadtes, Tocheff receive Presidential Outstanding Leadership Award
A new honor, the Presidential Outstanding Leadership award, developed by MVNU President Dr. Carson Castleman, was presented to longtime professors Dr. Paul Madtes Jr. and Dr. Bob Tocheff. The purpose of this award with honor distinguished educators and mentors who have dedicated their lives to shaping future leaders.
Read MoreChesnut presented Excellence in Teaching Award
Associate Professor Tim Chesnut was presented the Excellence in Teaching Award for the 2024-25 academic year.
Read MoreKunes, Hodkinson presented with 2024-25 Service Above Self Awards
Marissa Kunes, a Chemistry major with a pre-med concentration, and Evan Hodkinson, a Biology major with a pre-med concentration, were presented the Service Above Self awards.
Read MoreMVNU celebrates employee retirements
Mount Vernon Nazarene University proudly announces the retirement of four distinguished faculty members and three staff members whose collective service spans over 170 years. Their unwavering dedication to education, mentorship, and leadership has profoundly shaped the MVNU community.
Read MoreMVNU’s The Lifeline named as Finalist for CMB University Station of the Year
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is buzzing with excitement as The Lifeline (WNZR 90.9 FM), a broadcast ministry of the university, has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2025 Christian Music Broadcasters University Station of the Year.
Read MoreMVNU to award Choose Ohio First scholarships
First-time freshman and students changing their major into four STEM programs at Mount Vernon Nazarene University may qualify for a state-funded scholarship aimed to keep Ohio students in the state of Ohio after graduation.
Read MoreMount Vernon Nazarene University Presents 2025 Faith Days with the Columbus Clippers
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to announce its continued partnership of Faith Days at Huntington Park — a series of community-driven events combining baseball, faith, and fellowship with the Columbus Clippers.
Read MoreMVNU Celebrates New Inductees
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the induction of nine exceptional nursing students into the Rho Nu at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing during a recent ceremony. The recent ceremony took place in the R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium on the MVNU campus.
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