Athletics
MVNU athletics presents inaugural Chet Foraker Legacy Award
Foraker played a central role in the early development of athletics at MVNU. When the university opened in 1968, he served as the first head coach of the men’s basketball program from 1968 to 1971, the first baseball coach from 1969 to 1971, and the institution’s first athletic director from 1970 to 1971.
Read MoreFormer MVNU coach named the 2026 SCB Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Former MVNU men’s basketball coach Scott Flemming will be recognized as the 2026 recipient of the SCB Lifetime Achievement Award during a presentation on April 26 in Kansas City.
Read MorePhase Two of On Deck Campaign launches
Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced the launch of Phase Two of its On Deck Campaign for Cougar Baseball, a transformative project that will bring professional-grade amenities and enhance the experience for student-athletes for generations to come.
Read MoreBaseball clubhouse dedicated in honor of Tim Belcher
Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated the dedication of the Tim Belcher Clubhouse Saturday during the 2025 Homecoming & Family Weekend.
Read MoreMVNU to Host Benefit Concert “A Night with Nashville”
Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host A Night with Nashville: Benefiting Cougar Baseball with the Hits on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 8 p.m. in Thorne Performance Hall of the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center.
Read MoreMVNU Athletics Opens Cougar Wall of Fame Nominations
The nomination period will take place between June 23 and July 23.
Read MoreMVNU baseball hosting night to remember
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Attention, baseball fans! Get ready for a memorable evening to support Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball on Jan. 18, 2025. This distinctive event will feature special guests Tim Belcher, a 14-year Major League Baseball veteran and proud MVNU alumnus; Tom Hamilton, the beloved voice of the Cleveland Guardians; and emcee Mark…
Read MoreKeith Veale named Honorary Alumnus
Longtime Head Baseball Coach Keith Veale was named Honorary Alumnus during Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Homecoming Chapel on Nov. 10.
Read MoreJeana Howald presented Distinguished Alumni Service Award
Jeana Howald (’82) was presented the Distinguished Alumni Service Award during Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Homecoming Chapel on Nov. 10.
Read MoreStewart named Crossroads League’s Sports Information Director of the Year
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University and its Athletic Department are proud to announce that Alex Stewart (’17) has been named the Crossroads League’s 2022-2023 Sports Information Director of the Year. He is the first SID at MVNU to win this league’s award. “I am honored to receive this award,” said Stewart. “I…
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