Academics
25 Years of Learning: Esther Jetter Preschool celebrates milestone
For 25 years, Esther Jetter Preschool at Mount Vernon Nazarene University has helped young learners take their first steps into education. Through play-based learning, Christian values, and a close-knit community of teachers and families, the preschool has shaped nearly 2,000 children across Knox County. Now, the program celebrates a quarter century of nurturing curiosity and building strong foundations for the future.
Read MoreMVNU Music Department to present Spring Instrumental Concert: “Adventures in Sea and Space”
The concert, which will take place on Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium, is free and open to the public.
Read MoreMVNU inducts 25 into Alpha Chi
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to announce the induction of 25 students into the Ohio Delta chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Read MoreMVNU and C-TEC of Licking County announce strategic Gateway Partnership
Mount Vernon Nazarene University and C-TEC of Licking County are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership through MVNU’s Gateway Partnership, designed to expand educational pathways, strengthen workforce development, and support students and adult learners across Central Ohio.
Read MorePublic meeting to be held for proposed M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Accreditation Review
Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) announces a public meeting as part of the accreditation review process for its proposed Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) distance education program.
Read MoreThorne Library receives grant to expand Children’s Literature collection
Thanks to a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), awarded by the State Library of Ohio, Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Thorne Library has been awarded $1,031 through the Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors (COBAA) LSTA Grant.
Read MoreMVNU reports strong enrollment growth
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is celebrating significant enrollment growth and deepening partnerships with Nazarene churches across the East Central field, marking a period of remarkable growth since 2023.
The university has experienced a 24.21 percent increase in total enrollment, including growth from 1,789 Full-Time Equivalent students in fall 2023 to 2,146 FTE in fall 2025.
Read MoreMVNU celebrates achievement of 2025 nursing graduates
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to announce that its 2025 nursing graduates have achieved a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
Read MoreDr. Carol Matthews appointed as Executive Director for Foundational Learning and Retention
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Carol Matthews as the new Executive Director for Foundational Learning and Retention. Dr. Matthews brings a distinguished career in higher education spanning more than three decades, including prior leadership at MVNU as Director of Academic Support and Professor of Psychology.
Read MoreDr. Jodi Mills appointed Dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies
Dr. Mills brings over 15 years of experience in nontraditional and adult education, with a strong record of leadership.
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