Development
Mount Vernon Nazarene University receives Ohio EPA grant for water bottle filling stations
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce that it’s a proud 2024 recipient of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Recycling and Litter Prevention Grant. This grant is part of Ohio EPA’s waste management initiative in keeping America beautiful. MVNU echoes the goal of the initiative with an ongoing commitment to…
Read MoreMVNU honors two alumni with dedications
Two selected Mount Vernon Nazarene University alumni were honored during Homecoming Festivities. Mary Beth Bird (’84) and Melissa (Prater) Rex (’99) were both remembered in separate dedications on Saturday.
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 MoreKochis selected as new Chief Development Officer
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Brad Kochis as the new Chief Development Officer for the office of University Advancement. He has previously served the university as the Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Advancement before taking his current role as the District Superintendent…
Read MoreSizemore tabbed to lead MVNU Alumni Relations
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Cindy Sizemore as the new Executive Director of Alumni Relations and President’s Circle. “I am thrilled that Dr. Cindy Sizemore will be stepping into the Executive Director of Alumni Relations and President’s Circle role,” said Dr. Castleman. “As…
Read MoreMVNU 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 MoreGenerous donors shine their light on Giving Day
Over 800 donors came together to exceed the goal for Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s third annual Giving Day, Sept. 29.
Read MoreMVNU, community mark grand opening of CH4 Stadium
The final phase of a community collaboration was celebrated Aug. 31, as Mount Vernon Nazarene University cut the ribbon for the grand opening of CH4 Stadium.
Read MoreDonors get first look at CH4 Stadium
Mount Vernon Nazarene University gave a first look of the new CH4 Stadium to donors and partners on July 21.
Read MoreMVNU’s soccer and lacrosse stadium nearly complete
MOUNT VERNON (June 14, 2022) — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to announce the anticipated completion of the soccer and lacrosse stadium at Cougar Field. The stadium is the final piece of the Education Gateway project that includes Energy Fieldhouse at Mount Vernon High School, the Mount Vernon City School District bus garage and…
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