Posts Tagged ‘Office of the Preseident’
MVNU honors Rockwell and Todd
Faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University gathered Wednesday morning in R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium to honor their colleagues at the Excellence in the Call awards reception.
Read MoreRuth Hodges (1930-2025)
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth Hodges, a faithful servant of Christ who modeled what it means to be gracious in all things. Ruth’s life reflected her steadfast love for Jesus, her kindness toward others, and her unwavering commitment to living out her faith with humility and grace.
Read MoreMVNU celebrates Vazquez Family Collaboratory
Mount Vernon Nazarene University officially opened the Vazquez Family Collaboratory, a transformative initiative supporting the Fairbanks Center for Global Engagement, in the Stephen W. Nease Center on Friday, Oct. 17. The Collaboratory was established through a generous endowment from Juan and Ines Vazquez and their family.
Read MoreMVNU dedicates Fairbanks Center for Global Engagement
Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the Fairbanks Center for Global Engagement on Friday, Oct. 17, honoring President Emeritus Dr. E. LeBron Fairbanks and former First Lady Anne Fairbanks, who served the university from 1989 to 2007.
Read MoreMVNU reports strong enrollment growth
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is celebrating significant enrollment growth and deepening partnerships with Nazarene churches across the East Central field, marking a period of remarkable growth since 2023.
The university has experienced a 24.21 percent increase in total enrollment, including growth from 1,789 Full-Time Equivalent students in fall 2023 to 2,146 FTE in fall 2025.
Read MoreMVNU honors Napier, Dove
Mount Vernon Nazarene University honored Dr. Elizabeth Napier and Jackie Dove on Wednesday at the Excellence in the Call awards. Pictured, from left, are: President Dr. Carson Castleman, Dr. Napier and Rev. Dave Mills, Vice President for Spiritual Life and Church Relations. Not pictured is Dove.
Read MoreMVNU celebrates Award Recipients, Service Milestones, and a Renewed Vision for the Year Ahead
Mount Vernon Nazarene University honored outstanding faculty and staff members during the annual University Faculty & Staff Dinner, celebrating excellence, dedication, and Christlike service within the MVNU community.
Read MoreMVNU names Michael Black as Chief Financial Officer
Black, a 1995 alumnus, brings over 25 years of experience in financial planning, investment management, and business operations.
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.
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