MVNU, Knox County to honor MLK Jr. at annual Commemorative Breakfast
The Knox County community is invited to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Annual Knox County MLK Commemorative Breakfast on Monday, January 19, at 9 a.m. in Foster Hall, Ariel Arena, at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Phase Two of On Deck Campaign launches
Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced the launch of Phase Two of its On Deck Campaign for Cougar Baseball, a transformative project that will bring professional-grade amenities and enhance the experience for student-athletes for generations to come.
MVNU appoints new Exec. Director of Human Resources and Training & Development
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joshua J. Black as Executive Director of Human Resources and Training & Development. Dr. Black’s appointment is effective immediately.
Salvation Army Captain Moretz honored with Zelkowitz Award for Community Service
Food For The Hungry (FFTH) is proud to announce Captain Christine Moretz as the recipient of the 2025 Zelkowitz Memorial Award for Community Service. The award, sponsored by Mount Vernon Nazarene University, recognizes an individual whose tireless dedication and community leadership embody a spirit of service and compassion.
FAITH, FAMILY, AND THE FUTURE: The Vazquez Legacy at MVNU
Juan and Inez Vazquez’s unwavering commitment to faith and service — instilled by Rev. Angel Vazquez and lived out through generations — led them to establish the Vazquez Family Collaboratory. Now, this transformative collaboratory enables students to move beyond text books, shaping MVNU students into servant-leaders who discover how education, service, and faith can transform lives across the globe.
Thorne Library receives grant to expand Children’s Literature collection
Thanks to a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), awarded by the State Library of Ohio, Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Thorne Library has been awarded $1,031 through the Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors (COBAA) LSTA Grant.