Posts by Samantha Scoles
MVNU turning empty downtown building into HW Hub for engineering and computer science
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will transform a downtown Mount Vernon building at 18 E. Vine St., into a state-of-the-art academic hub for students in engineering and computer science programs. The project will bring new life to the lower floor of the former Mount Vernon News building and relocate the Computer Science…
Read MoreMVNU Community Music School classes eligible for ACE funding
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The MVNU Community Music School is proud to announce its classes and ensembles are eligible for the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Saving Account. The ACE program provides funds, up to $1,000 per child, to parents or guardians to use on various enrichment and educational activities to make up for…
Read MoreThe REC unveiled
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University students arrived on campus with a new multi-purpose gathering space that is expected to be a new campus hot spot. Located on the first floor of Hyson Campus Center, The REC is an expansion of the Recreational Equipment Center, where students have free access to outdoor equipment…
Read MoreMVNU faculty, staff recognized at University Dinner
Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated the contributions of faculty and staff with newly-elected President Dr. Carson Castleman during the recent University Dinner.
The annual event recognizes long-term service and peer-nominated awards and serves as an official kick-off to the academic year.
Read MoreDr. Carson Castleman elected 8th president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University Board of Trustees is proud to announce the election of Dr. Carson Castleman as the University’s 8th president. He will begin his tenure on Oct. 1, 2023. His remarkable career in Christian higher education spans over 26 years and includes expertise with both traditional and non-traditional student…
Read MoreMVNU launches Fairbanks Center for Global Engagement
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University publicly launched the Fairbanks Center for Global Engagement to alumni and friends during the Church of the Nazarene’s General Assembly in June. The Center, which is the first of its kind among the Nazarene universities, centralizes the University’s on-campus and off-campus engagement and provides unique opportunities for…
Read MoreTravel the ‘Extreme Latitudes’ with Randy Cronk at Schnormeier Gallery
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is proud to present Extreme Latitudes, a solo exhibition by Randy Cronk. This exhibit will be on display in the gallery from June 2 to July 14, 2023. Opening First Friday Receptions will take place at the gallery on June 2 and July 7 from…
Read MoreMVNU brings fresh face to Cougar athletic brand
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — A new day for Mount Vernon Nazarene University Athletics has arrived with the unveiling of a new athletic brand. The athletic rebrand transformed the Cougar from a thin-lined profile to a front-facing Cougar that better illustrates the character and intensity of MVNU athletics. “The new Cougar athletic brand aligns with the…
Read MoreMVNU celebrates 540 graduates during in-person commencement
Mount Vernon Nazarene University applauded the hard work and tenacity of 540 graduates during the university’s 61st commencement on April 24 and 25.
Read MoreMVNU honors Spauldings at retirement reception
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s seventh President and First Lady, Dr. Henry and Mrs. Sharon Spaulding, were lauded for their love and dedication to the University as faculty, staff, donors, and friends gathered recently to celebrate the retirement of the second-longest tenured president.
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