Events
MVNU faculty to host voice recital
Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present Dr. Cynthia Mahaney, soprano, in a faculty voice recital on Sunday, October 26, at 3 p.m. The concert will take place in Thorne Performance Hall in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Building and the community is invited to attend this free event.
Read MorePractice beginning for 57th annual Handel’s Messiah, performance scheduled for Nov. 23
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Choral Union is beginning preparation for its 57th presentation of Handel’s Messiah. The performance will be on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium.
Read MoreMVNU Unveils New Look for SonFest 2025 with Headliner ELEVATION RHYTHM
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce updates are in store for SonFest 2025, MVNU’s premier one-day Christian music festival scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Read MoreMVNU 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 MoreMVNU Music Department ensembles to perform
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department ensembles will cap off a busy year with a final concert on Saturday, April 26, at 3 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.
Read MoreUna Voce set to perform spring concert
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Una Voce Chamber Choir will present a spring concert on Saturday, April 12, at 11 a.m. at The historic Quarry Chapel, 10930 Quarry Road, Gambier, Ohio. The concert is free and open to the public.
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