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MVNU opens doors to Notre Dame College students
Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced a pathway to graduation for students attending Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio, which recently announced its closure at the end of the spring semester.
The offer will provide students in good standing a seamless transition to transfer all credits to MVNU and establish the quickest path to graduation in the same or comparable major.
Overholt appointed Executive Director of Financial Services
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Brooke Overholt as the Executive Director of Financial Services, effective March 4, 2024. Both an alumna and a former employee of MVNU, Overholt returns to her alma mater with extensive experience in enrollment and financial advising…
Read MoreNearly 600 Mount Vernon Nazarene University students named to dean’s list
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University recognizes 587 students with the achievement of being named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2023 semester. Students receive this designation by earning a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Of the 587 students named this year, 197 students earned a 4.0 GPA, with 390…
Read MoreAlexander named Director of Traditional Enrollment at MVNU
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Alexander as the Director of Traditional Enrollment, effective Feb. 12, 2024. Alexander returns to her alma mater with 15 years of higher education enrollment and recruitment experience which includes attaining record enrollment numbers and high…
Read MoreMartin Luther King Day Celebration focuses on hope
The Mount Vernon and Knox County community gathered on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University to reflect on the work of Martin Luther King Jr., during the annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration on Monday, Jan. 15. The event, themed “Out of a mountain of despair, a stone of hope,” was sponsored by MVNU, Kenyon College and the Knox County Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Committee.
Read MoreEsther Jetter Preschool expands learning experience with ODJFS grant
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Esther Jetter Preschool has expanded its social-emotional learning experience and classroom technology thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The preschool received $76,400 in funding as part of Ohio’s efforts to stabilize childcare programs across the state, defraying costs associated with…
Read MoreVanover appointed MVNU Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing
Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Johnna (Tidyman) Vanover to the position of Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, effective Jan. 8, 2024.
Read MoreIGNITE to further the success of scholars with intellectual disabilities at MVNU
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to launch a new two-year certificate program designed to support high school graduates with intellectual disabilities.
Read MoreBeal, Scoles receive MVNU Excellence In the Call awards
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated peers Dr. Carrie Beal and Samantha Scoles during the Excellence In the Call awards reception held Nov. 9, in the R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium. Recipients are selected by an award committee through a review process of peer nominations. Dr. Beal, Biology Professor…
Read MoreEnyart presented the MVNU Board of Trustees Hospitality Award
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Board of Trustees presented the 2023 BOT Hospitality Award to Benzel A. Enyart, Tech Support and Asset Management for the University’s Information Technology Services Department.
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