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MVNU 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 celebrates alumni at Homecoming
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Homecoming was a whirlwind of celebration, kicking off with the Homecoming Chapel on Friday and culminating with the President’s Prayer Breakfast on Sunday morning. In between, alumni and friends were greeted with a plethora of activities that welcomed them home.
Read MoreMVNU Theatre presents a twist on bedtime stories
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is thrilled to present Bedtime Stories: As Told by Dad (Who Messed Them Up), written by Ed Monk, with performances this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. in the Thorne Performance Hall of R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center.
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 MoreAnnual Homecoming Concert to feature talented MVNU musicians
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department will perform the annual Homecoming Concert on Saturday, Nov. 9, beginning at 1 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will feature an array of inspiring and entertaining music by the Symphonic Wind Ensemble,…
Read MoreSchnormeier Gallery showcasing “Coloring My Resiliency”
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is pleased to present “Coloring My Resiliency,” featuring the artwork of MVNU alumnus Kimberly Rhyan and artist Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart. The exhibition is on display through Nov. 21. A Gallery Talk will be held Friday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. with a reception to…
Read MoreMVNU to host Honors Choir Festival
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce that it will host the 2024 Ohio Music Education Association District 10 Honors Choir Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2. This prestigious event will bring together talented young vocalists from Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow, and Richland Counties, representing 32 participating schools.…
Read MoreMVNU enrollment jumps year-over-year
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University kicked off the 2024-25 school year with boosted enrollment numbers over the previous academic year. The university welcomed 1,317 traditional undergraduate students, including 303 first-time college students, marking an 10.2 percent increase from last year. Overall, MVNU traditional and online enrollment grew by almost nine percent. “We…
Read MoreMVNU to host joint vocal concert
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Una Voce Chamber Ensemble (formerly known as the Goliards) will host a concert featuring three select high school choirs on Tuesday, October 15, at 7 p.m. The event will take place in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium and is free and open to the public. The concert will…
Read MoreA Year of Growth and Transformation at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — When Dr. Carson Castleman took the reins at Mount Vernon University on Oct. 2, 2023, the journey ahead was daunting yet full of potential. Since his election to the presidency on Aug. 11, 2023, he has spearheaded numerous strategic initiatives that have profoundly impacted both the university and its alignment with…
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