MVNU 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…
MVNU 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…
A 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…
MVNU instrumental ensembles to perform
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department will present a fall instrumental ensembles concert on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. This free event is open to the community. The concert will kick off with the MVNU Jazz Band performing a moderate swing piece by Lennie…
MVNU names Schruff to new position
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University president Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the hiring of Trey Schruff for the position of Executive Director of Enrollment Systems and Operations. Schruff brings 15 years of experience in higher education with him to the role, including the last five years at MVNU sister school…
Kochis selected as new Chief Development Officer
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Brad Kochis as the new Chief Development Officer for the office of University Advancement. He has previously served the university as the Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Advancement before taking his current role as the District Superintendent…