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MVNU celebrates 66th commencement, awards 565 diplomas
The university conferred degrees on 241 undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences and 324 undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Adult and Professional Studies.
Read MoreMVNU honors coach Veale, two pastors with honorary degrees
Head Baseball Coach Keith Veale, Rev. Douglas Wyatt and Rev. David Lutz were selected for honorary degrees for their contributions to MVNU.
Read MoreMVNU recognizes faculty, staff and students during 66th commencement
Six different individuals were honored for their commitment to the university.
Read MoreFredericktown educator receives MVNU Mentor Teacher Award
MVNU senior Aubree Bailey, left, nominated Fredericktown third-grade teacher Amber Parry, center, for the 2026 Mentor Teacher of the Year award, which is given annually by the MVNU Education Department. Dr. Elizabeth Napier, right, said Parry stood out among 50 mentor teachers.
Read MoreMVNU Board extends Dr. Castleman’s contract through 2031
The Board of Trustees announcement of the four-year contract renewal will extend his presidency through June 2031.
Read MoreUndergraduate researchers publish first peer-reviewed article from SPUR Program
The study, “Gold Nanocluster-Amino Acid Interactions: Assessment of DFTB with Dispersion Corrections,” by Dr. Luiz Oliveira, Associate Professor and Program Director for the Chemistry and Physics program, and students Jerhett Morehouse, Alyssa McPhee and Emily Howie, appeared Feb. 11, 2026, in ACS Omega.
Read MoreMVNU Community Music School to host Summer Youth Band for middle school musicians
Middle school musicians have the opportunity to grow their musical skills and perform in a live concert.
Read MoreCelebrate Faith, Legacy, and Community
The Spring 2026 issue of The Flame is now available — and we’re excited to share it with you in a convenient digital format.
Read MoreMVNU Mourns the Passing of Dr. Lora Donoho
Mount Vernon Nazarene University was saddened to learn of the passing of Lora “Doc” Donoho on Monday, May 4, 2026, at age 95.
Read MoreDr. Lora “Doc” Donoho tall on influence
This story originally appeared in the Fall 2021 edition of The MVNU NOW.
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