Student Stories
Meet the students who make our MVNU community shine bright.
Life at MVNU
Meet Jaylynn Anasco '22
Major: Biochemistry
Campus Involvement: Music ensembles, competitive cheerleader, Chemistry Club president, CoSMO group co-leader
“The faculty and staff at MVNU go beyond to remind us that they’re rooting for us.”
Meet Gerardo Molina '21
Major: Marketing
Campus Involvement: Men’s soccer team, Office of Intercultural Life student assistant, Life-Group leader, member of the Diversity & Inclusion committee
“MVNU has helped me to be prepared for my future and to become the best person that I can be.”
Meet Allison "Allie" Albert '20
Major: Nursing
Campus Involvement: Admissions Office tour guide, tutor, intramural sports
“MVNU has changed the way I look at the way I serve those around me and humanity in general.”
Meet Matias Malkamaki '21
Double Major: Biology and Chemistry
Campus Involvement: Chapel band, mentor, Blood Drive team, CoSMO groups, small group leader, lab assistant
“I truly love this place and, most of all, its people.”
Meet Ashley Weber '21
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Minor: Spanish
Campus Involvement: Women's varsity tennis, intramural sports, Residential Assistant (RA), Admissions senior tour guide and assistant, mentor, CoSMO groups, National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
“MVNU has provided so many opportunities for me to grow in my faith, inside and outside of the classroom.”
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"I came to visit, and I fell in love. I like the community and it was so easy to make new friends."
T'Jai M.
"I have loved the friendships I have made since coming here. I think I have a whole new perspective of what a genuine friend looks like because these friendships that I have made have been so real and deep."
Hannah B.
"My parents attended MVNU and this is where they met. Most of my siblings have also attended here. I really like the professors because they all want to make a personal connection with you, and they want to see you succeed."
Carson W.
“My college search was a huge struggle and even coming into freshman year, I wasn’t sure that MVNU was the right place for me. However, over time God showed me that all of the things I was looking for in a college — community, a strong education program, good people, fun events, etc. — were all here at MVNU!”
Abby O.
"After my first visit to MVNU I was unsure because of how small it was but after my second visit everything fell into place and I just knew this is where I was supposed to be. People are more intentional and genuine. I have been able to connect with and meet new people who have become some of my best friends."
Hannah S.
“I chose MVNU because I love the community and how everyone is so friendly. I also love how intentional the professors are with their students and how they want you to succeed in your classes.”
Isaac W.
“MVNU is very special to me because it is a place that I have made life long friends and have gotten to enhance my experience by playing soccer.”
Josh D.
"MVNU immediately felt like an extension of home and I fell in love with the community here. I love the connections I have been able to make here. I am constantly given the opportunity to meet new people and interact with many different people outside my friend group."
Jessica M.
“MVNU made me feel at home unlike any other school could. When I had visited other Christian universities they were nice, but they never felt like home to me. MVNU is more than just a school, it is my home.”
Rachel K.
“My favorite thing at MVNU is by far the people! I have made many close friendships since coming to MVNU, some which I know will last a lifetime.”
Ben J.
"I came to visit, and I fell in love. I like the community and it was so easy to make new friends."
T'Jai M.
"I have loved the friendships I have made since coming here. I think I have a whole new perspective of what a genuine friend looks like because these friendships that I have made have been so real and deep."
Hannah B.
"My parents attended MVNU and this is where they met. Most of my siblings have also attended here. I really like the professors because they all want to make a personal connection with you, and they want to see you succeed."
Carson W.
“My college search was a huge struggle and even coming into freshman year, I wasn’t sure that MVNU was the right place for me. However, over time God showed me that all of the things I was looking for in a college — community, a strong education
Abby O.