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President Spaulding announces retirement
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (February 10, 2023) — Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Henry W. Spaulding II has announced he will retire as the University’s seventh president at the close of the May 6, 2023 Commencement ceremonies. He informed the Board of Trustees, “It has been the great joy and honor of my life to…
Read MoreKenyon, MVNU collaborate for art exhibit
GAMBIER, Ohio (January 13, 2023) — Kenyon College’s Bulmash Exhibition Hall in the Chalmers Library presents Revolution: Mark Our Words! This Spring Semester exhibit is a collaboration between students in Professor Eliza Ablovatski’s Kenyon College History seminar HIST 338: Revolt, Rebellion, Revolution, and students in Professor Laura Tabbut’s Mount Vernon Nazarene University Graphic Design class…
Read MoreRineharts receive second Stephen W. Zelkowitz Memorial Award
The Food For The Hungry Board of Directors recognized Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Joe and Marcy (’91) Rinehart for the second time as the recipients of the Stephen W. Zelkowitz Memorial Award, during the FFTH live broadcast on Dec. 9.
Read MoreSingletary lauded with namesake award from MVNU
Former Director of Intercultural Life, Jim Singletary, was presented the first ever James Singletary Diversity Award during a special tribute to his legacy during Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Homecoming.
Read MoreSherlock Holmes comes to the stage at MVNU
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (October 31, 2022) — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s theatre programs presents The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes adapted by Jon Jory, Nov. 10-12. This adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic takes the audience on a journey through four of the detective’s most beloved adventures: The Blue Carbuncle, The Five Orange Pips, The Devil’s…
Read MoreMVNU hosts Global Missions Forum alongside international missionaries
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Center for Global Engagement recently hosted the Global Missions Forum and Strategic Planning event on campus Oct. 17-21.
Read MoreMVNU hosts journalism, media students for OSMA workshop
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (Oct 27, 2022) —Mount Vernon Nazarene University and its Communication Department welcomed over 300 high school journalism/media students to campus on Tuesday, Oct. 18 for the Ohio Scholastic Media Association (OSMA) Region 5 workshops. Visiting students were able to sit in on three sessions throughout the day. Dr. Yvonne Schultz, MVNU’s Associate…
Read MoreWilliams, Hoag lauded by MVNU peers
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (October 21, 2022) — Faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated the contribution of peers during the Excellence Beyond the Call awards reception held Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Foster Hall. Honorees were Vickie Williams and Heather Hoag. Williams has been employed at MVNU for over 20 years and currently serves…
Read MoreMVNU instrumental ensembles to perform
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (October 19, 2022) — The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present a fall instrumental ensembles concert on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium. The community is invited to attend this free event. The concert will feature the MVNU Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Jazz…
Read MoreMVNU alumni invited to Homecoming 2022
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (Sept. 30, 2022) — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will welcome alumni home for Homecoming 2022 on Nov. 11-12. The weekend will reunite classmates, faculty, staff, and friends. “Homecoming weekend is one of my favorite times of the year because campus comes alive with alumni and friends reconnecting, sharing stories, and engaging our…
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