From Classroom to Cyber Defense: Students Serve in Cyberspace Wing of Air National Guard
Three Cedarville University students and a faculty member serve in the Ohio Air National Guard’s cyberspace wing, using cybersecurity expertise to protect critical infrastructure and strengthen national defense while preparing for careers in an increasingly digital world.
Debugging the Threat: Cedarville Develops Cybersecurity Course
Cedarville University professor Dr. Keith Shomper developed a new cybersecurity course for the Ohio Cyber Range Institute that teaches students to identify software vulnerabilities, understand code exploitation techniques and strengthen defenses against cyberattacks.
Entrepreneurship With a Kingdom Purpose
Cedarville University student Josh Hochstedler shares how faith, personal loss and entrepreneurial ambition have shaped his commitment to serving others, building Christian community and using business as a platform for Kingdom impact.
IBM Consultant Helps Bridge Cloud Strategy and Cybersecurity
Christian Eppich, a 2025 Cedarville computer science graduate, now works as an IBM associate consultant, helping connect cloud strategy and cybersecurity with business needs while applying leadership, ethics and technical skills developed in college.
Cedarville Ranks Third in National Cyber League Competition
Cedarville University cyber operations students placed third in the National Cyber League last fall as AI-driven attacks intensify and cybersecurity jobs go unfilled. Two students earned perfect scores, and the team will compete again in April 2026.
Dual Enrollment Student Helps Win Cyber Title
Cedarville won a Midwest divisional title at the NCAE Cyber Games on Feb. 7, 2026, after seven hours of live cyber defense. Dual-enrollment senior Kieran Klukas was instrumental and placed 120th in the National Cyber League.
Cybersecurity Camp Launched for Middle School Students
Cedarville University students launch CedarBits, a four-week cybersecurity camp that introduces middle schoolers to digital safety through hands-on projects and critical thinking. The program teaches password management, basic networking and career pathways in cyber operations.
New Faculty, $205.8 Million Campaign Highlights of Trustee Meetings
The results of the most comprehensive fundraising campaign in Cedarville University’s 138-year history, One Thousand Days Transformed: The Campaign for Cedarville, was featured during the university’s fall meeting of the Board of Trustees and homecoming activities held October 3-4.