Academics
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 MoreMount Vernon Nazarene University Kicks Off Face-to-Face MBA Program in August 2025
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is thrilled to announce the return of its in-person MBA program starting this August! After several years of offering online graduate programs exclusively, MVNU is bringing back a face-to-face classroom experience. Classes will be held every Monday night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on MVNU’s main campus.
Read MoreMVNU Inducts 16 Scholars into Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Sixteen students were recently inducted in the Mount Vernon Nazarene University Ohio Delta Chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society. Among them, pictured from left, are: Austin Kohler, Delaney Brinkman, Mary Weisburn and Brianna Rider. (Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon Nazarene University)
Read MoreMVNU’s chapter of Alpha Chi inducts 29 new members
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio —Twenty-nine scholars were inducted in the Ohio Delta Chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society by Mount Vernon Nazarene University for the 2023-2024 academic year. Membership to Alpha Chi is by invitation only, and is restricted to traditional undergraduate students who are of junior and/or senior standing or non-traditional undergraduate students in MVNU’s Graduate…
Read MoreMVNU launches Master of Social Work degree program
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to announce the launch of its Master of Social Work degree, starting in the Spring of 2025. The program will have specializations in Behavioral Health and School Social Work. The MSW is …
Read MoreMVNU’s Education Department honors outstanding mentor teacher
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — In the spirit of Teacher Appreciation Week last May, Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Education Department asked senior level student teachers to nominate a mentor teacher for the second annual Mentor Teacher of the Year 2024 award. Out of MVNU’s 62 mentor teachers across the central Ohio region, one teacher stood out…
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