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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Doug Matthews as Division Chair of Christian Ministry, effective July 1, 2025. A seasoned leader in theological education and ministry, Dr. Matthews returns to MVNU to help guide the next generation of ministry leaders through academic excellence, spiritual formation, and church partnership. Dr. Matthews previously …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced its All-Region teams, and the Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team had two members selected. Skylar Zimmerman was selected to the NAIA All-Region V First Team after a great debut season for the Lady Cougars in the outfield. The freshman from South Webster posted a .407 batting average, hit five home runs, and …

MARION, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s and women’s track & field team is set to compete in the 2025 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University on May 21-23. MVNU has eight student-athletes competing at the national level. National Qualifiers and Schedule of Events Evan Hodkinson – 1500m prelims (May 21 – 4:10 pm. …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — In a celebration of academic achievement, Mount Vernon Nazarene University proudly recognized 421 graduates during its 65th Commencement ceremonies on May 3, 2025, in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The ceremonies celebrated the achievements of both traditional on-campus students and those who completed online programs through the School of Graduate and Professional Studies and the International Executive …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University proudly announces the retirement of four distinguished faculty members and three staff members whose collective service spans over 170 years. Their unwavering dedication to education, mentorship, and leadership has profoundly shaped the MVNU community. Dr. Colleen Bryan, Professor of Psychology — Dr. Bryan has been a cornerstone of MVNU’s Psychology Department since 1989. Over her …

JACKSON, Mich. – The Crossroads League announced its postseason honors on Wednesday, May 7, and the Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball team had several student-athletes receive recognition. Jared Hurlburt was named the Crossroads League Newcomer of the Year and made the All-Conference First Team after a phenomenal first season on the mound for MVNU. The junior from Sykesville, Maryland, transferred to MVNU …

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s golf team finished its 2024-25 season on Tuesday, May 6, in the Crossroads League Championships at the Fort Golf Resort. MVNU placed ninth overall in the tournament, finishing with a +105 through three rounds. Marian University claimed first overall, followed by Indiana Wesleyan University and Spring Arbor University. Jack Mayle tied for 29th, …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — Mount Vernon Nazarene University Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Lauryn VanHoose as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program on Friday, May 2. “We are excited to bring Lauryn to MVNU to lead our women’s basketball program. Throughout the interview process, her personal faith and ability to connect with people stood out …

MARION, Ind. – The No. 3 Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball team (33-18) played its first game of the Crossroads League Tournament against No. 4 Indiana Wesleyan University (27-18) on Thursday, May 1. The game remained scoreless through the first two innings of play. IWU struck first in the third, scoring two runs to take a 2-0 lead, and three more …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — In celebration of Arbor Day, Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Campus Tree Advisory Committee led the planting of two Sweetbay Magnolia trees recently and will add a Bald Cypress to this year’s plantings later in May. The event reflects MVNU’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and campus beautification. The selected tree species contribute to increased biodiversity on campus. …