Posts by Joe Huddleston
MVNU Announces Appointment of Dr. Judy Gregg as Dean of New College of Arts and Sciences
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Judy Gregg as Dean of the newly-formed College of Arts and Sciences, effective immediately.
Read MoreCommunity Art Exhibit Celebrates 5 Years of Mount Vernon’s Beloved Dog Fountain
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Friends of South Main Plaza are inviting local artists and community members to submit artwork for a special exhibit celebrating the fifth anniversary of Mount Vernon’s iconic Dog Fountain. The Dog Fountain Exhibit will showcase dog-fountain-inspired artwork and run from July 28 to August 28, 2025, at Schnormeier Gallery and…
Read MoreMVNU Unveils New Look for SonFest 2025 with Headliner ELEVATION RHYTHM
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce updates are in store for SonFest 2025, MVNU’s premier one-day Christian music festival. Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, SonFest will now be held in the newly-renovated R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium, making it a rain-or-shine event for the first time.
Read MoreDr. Doug Matthews Appointed Division Chair of Christian Ministry at MVNU
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Doug Matthews as Division Chair of Christian Ministry, effective July 1, 2025.
Read MoreMVNU 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.
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