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Knox County community celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at annual breakfast
The Knox County community gathered Monday morning at Foster Hall in Ariel Arena on the Mount Vernon Nazarene University campus for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Breakfast. The event continues a tradition of more than 20 years that brings together neighbors, churches, schools, and organizations in celebration of unity and shared purpose.
Read MoreMVNU, 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.
Read MoreSalvation 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.
Read MoreMVNU 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.
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