Cedarville Graduate Wins Best in Show at Cleveland Gaming Classic
April 21, 2026 — Cedarville alumnus Dan Jewett and Creation Mode Studios won Best in Show at the 2025 Cleveland Gaming Classic for their indie game, “The Violets of Amicus.” The award caps years of development and growing momentum for a Steam demo.
Pharmacy Program Fuels Mission-Minded Service
April 20, 2026 — Cedarville pharmacy student Thomas Bonifield, inspired by a life-saving moment at a Guatemala clinic, will join Caring Partners International as a missions pharmacist after earning his Pharm.D., supporting medical mission trips across multiple countries.
Tradition and Triumph Mark Cedarville’s 130th Commencement Celebration
April 17, 2026 — Cedarville University will hold its 130th commencement May 2, 2026, with two ceremonies honoring 1,167 graduates, celebrating academic achievement, institutional tradition and stories of resilience, remembrance and global impact within its Christ-centered educational mission.
Behind the Music
April 17, 2026 — Cedarville alumni Jim Houser, Mandy Young, and Steve Shore help lead K-LOVE and Air1 with a Christ-centered mission, shaping music and programming that bring hope, encouragement, and truth to millions of listeners each week.
Cedarville Connection Runs Deep in NTSB Investigation of Fatal Midair Crash
April 16, 2026 — Cedarville graduate Caleb Wagner, an NTSB aircraft systems investigator, helps uncover causes of fatal crashes, including the Jan. 29 Washington collision, turning technical evidence into safety recommendations that honor victims and help prevent future tragedies.
Greene County To Honor Forensics Team After National Success
April 15, 2026 — Greene County officials will honor Cedarville University’s nationally successful forensics team April 22 at the Greene County Career Center, recognizing its 2025 Pi Kappa Delta tournament title in reader’s theater and strong individual performances.
Classrooms Without Borders: Unwavering Faith at Home and Abroad
April 15, 2026 — Cedarville alumnus Craig Beatty says a Nepalese student’s profession of faith affirmed his view that classrooms are mission fields. A 2005 graduate, he taught 11 years in Portugal and now leads a Christian school in New Jersey.
Near Aviation’s Birthplace, University Presents Play on Charles Lindbergh
April 14, 2026 — Cedarville University’s production of "Flight: The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh" explores the aviator’s fame, personal tragedy, and public controversy, connecting his story to the Dayton region, where aviation first took flight.
Behind the Chair: How College Student Built “Hair by Analise”
April 14, 2026 — Cedarville University student Analise Alexander turned affordable campus haircuts into “Hair by Analise,” balancing cosmetology, marketing studies and entrepreneurship while building a loyal client base and preparing for a future salon career.
Engineering Students Take Second in National Electric Boat Race
April 13, 2026 — Cedarville University engineering students finished second in a national electric boat competition, gaining hands-on experience in design, testing and problem-solving while preparing for careers in a maritime industry shaped by electric propulsion, automation and AI.
“Invisible Grief”: New Book Offers Hope for Unmet Longings
April 13, 2026 — “Invisible Grief” by Cedarville alum and pastor Drew Hensley offers hope for infertility, singleness, chronic illness and other unmet longings. Released Jan. 20, it invites honest lament before God and points to Christ’s compassion.
Cedarville University Earns 2026-27 Military Friendly® School Designation
April 10, 2026 — Cedarville University earned the 2026-27 Military Friendly School designation at the silver level, recognizing its support for veterans, service members and their families through strong outcomes, campus resources and military-focused student services.
From Cedarville to K-LOVE
April 10, 2026 — Three Cedarville alumni now serve in senior leadership at K-LOVE and Air1, using the skills, faith, and biblical foundation they gained at Cedarville to help lead the nation’s largest contemporary Christian music radio network.
Living Room Worship Offers Students a Space for Authentic Fellowship
April 9, 2026 — Living Room Worship offers Cedarville students a welcoming, stage-free space for prayer, singing and fellowship, meeting a growing desire among young adults for authentic Christian community and unforced worship.
Treating More Than Wounds: Paper Calls for Mental Health Care in ASD Cases
April 8, 2026 — Cedarville pharmacy student Thurein Zan coauthored international research urging dermatology and mental-health collaboration to treat artefactual skin disorder, highlighting diagnostic challenges, psychiatric links and multidisciplinary therapies.
From Routine Workout to Hemorrhagic Stroke: A Story of Survival
April 7, 2026 — After a routine workout on Dec. 1, 2025, Cedarville alum Carlos Hidalgo suffered a hemorrhagic stroke. He recalls peace, prayers and gospel conversations with medical staff. Now recovering, he’s living with “biblical urgency.”
Cedarville Ranks Third in National Cyber League Competition
April 6, 2026 — 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.
Celebrating $205.8M and Future Cedarville Sphere
April 3, 2026 — Dr. Will Smallwood highlights Cedarville University’s record $205.8 million campaign, sharing how scholarships, facilities, and ministry opportunities are transforming campus life, while a bold vision for the future adds an unexpected and memorable twist.
Graduate Designs Award-Winning Electric Mower
April 2, 2026 — Cedarville alum Tim Brewster led the design of a Ryobi self-propelled electric mower that won a 2025 GOOD DESIGN Award. Built at Techtronic Industries, the customer-tested mower will be sold exclusively at Home Depot.
Future Engineer Tackles Neck Strain Problem for Air Force Pilots
April 1, 2026 — Cedarville University junior Gabriel Payne is researching helmet modifications to reduce neck strain for U.S. Air Force pilots, combining mechanical and biomedical engineering to improve pilot health, endurance and long-term performance in aviation.
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