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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — 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. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Josh Black to the MVNU community as our new Executive Director of Human Resources and Training & Development,” said MVNU President Dr. Carson Castleman. “Dr. Black …

EBANON, Tenn. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (4-10) wrapped up its Tennessee trip with a non-conference game at Cumberland University (12-2) on Tuesday, December 16. Eight MVNU turnovers in the game’s opening quarter propelled the Phoenix to a 22-15 lead after one. Cumberland continued to keep the pressure on the Lady Cougars and would take a 42-29 …

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (9-3) traveled to Campbellsville University (12-1) for a non-conference contest on Saturday, December 13. The Tigers led MVNU from start to finish. MVNU trailed 12-14 early in the first half, but a 13-0 run for the hosts shifted momentum entirely for the remainder of the game. Behind 55% shooting from …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (9-2, 3-1) hosted the Knights of Marian University (2-9, 2-2) in Ariel Arena for a conference match-up on Saturday, December 6.   Marian struck first against MVNU, but the Cougars quickly responded, tying the score at 10 just five minutes into the first half. From there, both teams traded baskets until started MVNU to break away, building an eight-point lead with four minutes remaining in the …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University proudly announces that Taiylor Romine, MVNU Online Enrollment Specialist and Adjunct Professor, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Board of Trustees Hospitality Award. This prestigious award, established by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, is given annually to an individual who demonstrates outstanding hospitality and a positive impact …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (8-2, 2-1) hosted Spring Arbor University (5-4, 1-2) at Ariel Arena on Wednesday, December 3.  In the first half, Isaiah Brown’s layup tied up the game 17-17 with 9:00 left. SAU took a narrow 33-32 lead late in the first half with a three-pointer by Shane Rykse, but MVNU quickly responded with a layup from Trent Koning, making it 34-33 with …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host the 2025 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 10 middle school and high school honors bands for a day of education and performance on Saturday, Dec.6. The event will feature over 200 young musicians from Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow and Richland counties and nearly 60 participating schools. The day …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Will Baker of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross country team made history on Friday, November 21 at the 70th annual Men’s Cross Country National Championship at the Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Florida. Baker placed 14th overall in his national’s debut with a time of 24:44.4. The finish is historic for Baker as he becomes the first male …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department will present a traditional Advent worship service on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7:15 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The community is invited to attend this free event. Inspired by the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols of the Anglican Church, the service will include scripture readings by various members of …

HUNTINGTON, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (7-1, 1-1 CL) resumed Crossroads League play on Saturday, November 22, traveling to Huntington, Indiana, to take on (RV) Huntington University (7-2, 1-1 CL).  The Foresters jumped out to an early lead on the Cougars, but MVNU battled back and tied the game at 10–10 just five minutes in. From there, MVNU struggled to slow down the Foresters’ offensive attack as Huntington …