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MVNU enrollment reaches highest level in 15 years
Thanks to a 334-member freshmen class, total enrollment has reached 2,545 students, the university’s highest level since 2011.
Read MoreMVNU’s McNeal receives Ohio law enforcement’s Victoria Allen Civilian Leadership Award
McNeal was recognized for his work connecting people, institutions and public-safety agencies throughout Mount Vernon and Knox County.
Read MoreRinehart, Porter named MVNU Employees of the Year
MVNU honored outstanding faculty and staff for their service, leadership and commitment to the University’s mission during the annual University Dinner on Aug. 24 in Ariel Arena.
Read MoreMVNU to present 58th annual Handel’s “Messiah”
The legacy continues Sunday, Nov. 22, when Mount Vernon Nazarene University presents its 58th annual performance of G.F. Handel’s “Messiah” at 7 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium.
Read MoreMVNU launches online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
This graduate program will prepare the next generation of skilled speech-language pathologists to diagnose and treat a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders.
Read MoreSPUR program leads undergrad researcher to perfect grad school acceptance rate
Howie credits her success to the intensive research training and professional development she received through SPUR, which she participated in from 2024 to 2026.
Read MoreMVNU launches new Master of Arts in Education
The M.A.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to help licensed teachers advance their careers, deepen instructional expertise and step into expanded leadership roles — without duplicating prior professional learning.
Read MoreSPUR research on hellgrammites offers clues to stream health
The study, “Small-Scale Habitat Relationships of Corydalus cornutus Hellgrammites in Central Ohio Riffles,” by Dr. Jon P. Bossley, Division of Health and Life Science, and student Hanna E. Humphrey, along with Dr. Peter C. Smiley Jr. of the USDA Agricultural Research Service, was published on April 10, 2026, in Insects.
Read MoreMVNU DNP program scheduled for CCNE accreditation evaluation
An on-site evaluation is scheduled for Sept. 16–18, 2026. Comments addressing the DNP program’s compliance must be submitted no later than Aug. 26, 2026.
Read MoreMVNU nursing graduates earn perfect NCLEX pass rate for second straight year
The achievement highlights the sustained success of MVNU’s nursing program in preparing future nurses for licensure and careers in healthcare.
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