Press Releases
MVNU Unveils New Look for SonFest 2025 with Headliner ELEVATION RHYTHM
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce updates are in store for SonFest 2025, MVNU’s premier one-day Christian music festival. Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, SonFest will now be held in the newly-renovated R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium, making it a rain-or-shine event for the first time.
Read MoreDr. Doug Matthews Appointed Division Chair of Christian Ministry at MVNU
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Doug Matthews as Division Chair of Christian Ministry, effective July 1, 2025.
Read MoreWNZR’s Lifeline 2025 meets goal and celebrates a ministry that is Made For These Days
WNZR 90.9 FM, a broadcast ministry of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, is celebrating the success of Lifeline 2025, the radio station’s annual fundraiser. Lifeline 2025 aired from March 26-31, with a goal of $75,000. This year’s effort has brought in a total of $85,441.
Read MoreSchnormeier Gallery to host Brian Bäby Retrospective
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is proud to present the exhibit Latent Image — Brian Bäby Retrospective, on display in the gallery from June 6 through August 1.
Read MoreMVNU graduates 421 in 65th Ceremony
In a celebration of academic achievement, Mount Vernon Nazarene University proudly recognized 421 graduates during its 65th Commencement ceremonies on May 3, 2025, in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium.
Read MoreCook, Ramser awarded with Honorary Degrees
Bishop Edward T. Cook and Mark R. Ramser were honored with a Doctor of Divinity and Doctor of Humane Letters degrees, respectively.
Read MoreMadtes, Tocheff receive Presidential Outstanding Leadership Award
A new honor, the Presidential Outstanding Leadership award, developed by MVNU President Dr. Carson Castleman, was presented to longtime professors Dr. Paul Madtes Jr. and Dr. Bob Tocheff. The purpose of this award with honor distinguished educators and mentors who have dedicated their lives to shaping future leaders.
Read MoreChesnut presented Excellence in Teaching Award
Associate Professor Tim Chesnut was presented the Excellence in Teaching Award for the 2024-25 academic year.
Read MoreKunes, Hodkinson presented with 2024-25 Service Above Self Awards
Marissa Kunes, a Chemistry major with a pre-med concentration, and Evan Hodkinson, a Biology major with a pre-med concentration, were presented the Service Above Self awards.
Read MoreMVNU celebrates employee retirements
Mount Vernon Nazarene University proudly announces the retirement of four distinguished faculty members and three staff members whose collective service spans over 170 years. Their unwavering dedication to education, mentorship, and leadership has profoundly shaped the MVNU community.
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