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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Esther Jetter Preschool has expanded its social-emotional learning experience and classroom technology thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.  The preschool received $76,400 in funding as part of Ohio’s efforts to stabilize childcare programs across the state, defraying costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, including workplace …

SIOUX CITY, Iowa. –– The nineteenth seeded Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team (31-9) fell in the NAIA Women’s Volleyball National Championship Pool Play to eleventh seeded Columbia College (31-6) on Thursday, November 30. It was a fantastic season for Coach Kendra Moshers crew as they placed second in the Crossroads League, surpassed 30 wins, and ended the regular season …

SIOUX CITY, Iowa. – Nineteenth seeded Mount Vernon Nazarene University (31-8) played against sixth-seeded Park University (32-2) in Pool F of the NAIA Women’s Volleyball National Championship at the Tyson Events Center on Wednesday, November 29. MVNU fought valiantly in Sioux City but fell in three sets to Park by final scores of 21-25, 23-25, and 20-25. Inside the Box Score: Libby …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to launch a new two-year certificate program designed to support high school graduates with intellectual disabilities.  The residential program, called Independence and Growth Nurtured through Integrated Training and Education (IGNITE), focuses on academics, independent living, self-determination, and employment. Participants in IGNITE will also fully engage in Spiritual Formation and Residential …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (5-2, 0-2) fell to the Taylor University Trojans (4-6, 1-1) at Ariel Arena on Tuesday, November 21 by a final score of 62-54. Inside the Box Score: MVNU shot 35.0% (21-60) from the field and 25.0% (5-20) from three-point range. Taylor shot 39.0% (23-59) from the field and 14.3% (2-14) from …

MOUNT VERNON — The 13th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk will take place on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23, on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. WeRunMV will be hosting this event. This event is free—instead of charging for participation, monetary and non-perishable food donations will be collected for Food For The Hungry of Knox County.  For every $1.00 raised, community …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. David Mills to the position of Vice President for Spiritual Life and Church Relations, effective Jan. 2, 2024. Rev. Mills emerged as the unanimous selection of the committee after conducting interviews with three candidates. Under the leadership of Dr. Castleman, …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated peers Dr. Carrie Beal and Samantha Scoles during the Excellence In the Call awards reception held Nov. 9, in the R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium. Recipients are selected by an award committee through a review process of peer nominations. Dr. Beal, Biology Professor and Physical Sciences Department Chair, …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Goliards Chamber Choir and Jazz Band will collaborate for a jazz concert on Thursday, Nov. 16. The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m., in Thorne Performance Hall in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Building.   With Goliards stepping outside their comfort zone, both ensembles will present a program of jazz, pop, and Broadway …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – No.2 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball (30-6) hosted No.3 Marian University (20-10) in the Crossroads League Semifinals on Wednesday, November 8. MVNU started off strong winning the first set by a score of 25-22. The Knights responded by winning the next two sets by scores of 20-25 and 16-25. MVNU battled back in set four, winning by …