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AUSTIN, Texas. – After a tremendous season on the track and in the classroom, Evan Hodkinson has been named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team on Wednesday, July 10. Hodkinson was named to the NAIA All-America First Team after recently being named to the NAIA CoSIDA Academic All-District Team in June. Hodkinson, who is from Dalton, Ohio is set to return …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – After five memorable years, Ellis Gallion is stepping down as the head coach of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s and women’s track & field programs. Gallion was only the second head coach since the programs were restarted in 2015 by former head coach, and current Director of Athletics Chip Wilson. Gallion saw success as he oversaw multiple …

GREENWOOD, Ind.– The men’s and women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Programs had nine total student-athletes land on the CoSIDA Academic All-District NAIA Teams. On the men’s side, Micah Tuggle (SR), Evan Hodkinson (JR), Marcus Whaley (JR), Mason Hendrickson (SO), and Tyler Shipley (SO) each earned a spot. For the women, Rachel Wilson (SR), Ellyn Coe (JR), Brooke Holloway …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present Handel’s Messiah earlier than usual, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. Traditionally performed in early December, the annual performance is considered a kickoff to the Christmas season attracting local guests, alumni, and visitors to glorify our Savoir through music. Year after year, attendees experience the incredible …

GREENWOOD, Ind.– Kiera Mayer of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team added another accolade to her collection on Tuesday, June 18. Just weeks after being named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District NAIA Team, the sophomore and All-Crossroads League First-Teamer earned herself a spot on the CoSIDA Academic All-America NAIA Second-Team. Along with a great academic year in the classroom, …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to announce the launch of its first doctoral-level program — Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). “As MVNU starts the DNP, I am excited to see us leaning into our mission of learning and serving,” said President Carson Castleman, Ph.D. “Academic excellence is critical for us, but more importantly, is our …

GREENWOOD, Ind.–  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball team had four student-athletes earn a spot on the CoSIDA Academic All-District Baseball Team. After strong seasons on the field and in the classroom, pitcher Maxwell Donawa (JR), catcher Casey Kalman (SR), pitcher Cruz McFadden (SR), and first baseman Johnny Nixon (SO) each earned recognition for MVNU. The Academic All-District® award is …

MARION, Ind. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University outdoor track and field program is set to begin the 2024 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University on May 22-24. The men’s 4x100m relay of Seth McCloskey, Jaden Haldeman, Liam Near, and Bryce Wiles will compete on Wednesday at 3:30pm. Finals for the event takes place on …

JACKSON, Mich. — The Crossroads League announced its Softball All-Conference recipients on Tuesday, May 7. Four members of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team received recognition from the league. First Team All-Conference Kiera Mayer, a sophomore infielder, received first-team all-conference accolades for her outstanding performance this season. She amassed 52 hits and achieved an impressive batting average of .342, while …

UPLAND, Ind. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball team competed in the Crossroads League Baseball Tournament play-in round on Wednesday, May 1, hosted by Taylor University. Fifth-seeded MVNU took on No.8 Grace College to keep its season alive and qualify for bracket play. MVNU was trailing 4-7 heading into the bottom of the eighth but found some postseason magic to …