Cedarville News

March 18, 2026 — Cedarville University will host worship leader Hope Darst for a free public concert March 26, featuring beloved worship songs and introducing music from her upcoming live album, "In The Mighty Name."

March 18, 2026 — Cedarville professor George Landon is helping the U.S. Air Force Academy improve identification of space debris using specialized AI and noisy telescope data. He brings that real-world messiness into class while students join the research.

March 17, 2026 — Cedarville University will host former U.S. Sen. Phil Gramm for a public lecture on economic freedom and myths about American capitalism. Business dean Dr. Jeffrey Haymond says the topic helps students think clearly about prosperity and opportunity.

March 16, 2026 — Cedarville junior Caden Westbrook launched Temple Fitness, an athleisure brand aimed at shifting gym culture from vanity to stewardship. Each item includes a QR code linking to a gospel video to spark faith conversations.

March 13, 2026 — New docuseries "Redemption" (The Wonder Project on Amazon Prime) looks past the scoreboard to Jesus changing lives in Ohio State football. Cedarville alum Marlee Benson and husband Matt stepped into filmmaking, fueled by prayer and Tim Tebow’s support.

March 12, 2026 — Cedarville’s Dr. Luke Tse says psychology and Scripture can work together in counseling, not compete. An associate dean and licensed marriage and family therapist, he trains students to blend evidence-based practice, theology and calling wisely.

March 11, 2026 — Cedarville University launched a new national security minor addressing modern global threats through rigorous, real-time analysis grounded in a biblical worldview. Led by retired Air Force Col. Greg Thompson, the program integrates law, ethics and leadership.

March 10, 2026 — Cedarville University’s industrial and innovative design program will hold its fourth annual recruitment day March 11, 2026, at the ICC in Dublin, Ohio, connecting students with employers through networking, portfolio reviews and interviews.

March 10, 2026 — Cedarville sophomore Grace Anderson volunteers afternoons at Springfield’s H.O.P.E. Ministries, helping teens with homework, games, and snacks. Through Rock of HOPE, she offers listening and encouragement while center leaders share the gospel.

March 9, 2026 — A Cedarville University pharmacy student from Nigeria is preparing to address critical health care shortages in his home country through faith-driven education. Supported by a scholarship, he is gaining training to expand access to essential medicines.

March 6, 2026 — Dr. Megan Brown and Cedarville alum Malena Ball spotlight how Crayons to Classrooms equips first-year teachers with free supplies, easing financial strain and creating classrooms where students feel supported, seen, and ready to learn.

March 5, 2026 — He never wanted to preach. Now Cedarville MDiv student Fletcher Colgan is the 2026 Text-Driven Preaching Award recipient and is preparing for a Utah residency before pursuing ministry in the 10/40 window.

March 5, 2026 — Cedarville University’s all-female worship team, Rekindle, returned to Columbus to lead worship at Prayer at the Ohio Statehouse on March 11. Hosted by the Center for Christian Virtue, the gathering encourages lawmakers through worship, prayer and a keynote message.

March 3, 2026 — Cedarville University engineering alumni are excelling in graduate programs at R1 research universities, including Baylor, Purdue, Ohio State and Virginia Tech. Alumni and faculty say rigorous coursework and hands-on training prepare students for high expectations and research-driven environments.

March 2, 2026 — Cedarville student Andrew Locke and University of Maryland graduate student Connor Burke launched Burke & Locke, a digital platform for cultural analysis. The site fosters civil discourse and sharpens student voices on politics, philosophy and economics.

February 27, 2026 — Jeff Rinehart, a 1993 Cedarville graduate and longtime Secret Service leader, explains the agency’s “zero fail” standard—quiet excellence in protection, investigations, and service that safeguards people, stops fraud, and confronts cybercrime worldwide.

February 26, 2026 — Cedarville music professor Dr. Lou Lilite, a Haitian immigrant and U.S. citizen, urges neighbors to see immigrants as people, not labels. Visiting Springfield Haitians, he listens, explains systems, and shares hope amid parole uncertainty.

February 25, 2026 — Late-night rocking-chair prayers after her fourth child sparked Renee (O’Neal) Sallee’s songwriting. Now the Cedarville alum, performing as Renee Leanne, is sharing her debut worship album “Lift Your Eyes” (Nov. 2024) on Spotify and Apple Music.

February 25, 2026 — After nearly four years battling Lyme disease, Cedarville student Sam Sofio spoke Dec. 15, 2025, at an HHS roundtable in Washington, D.C., sharing the patient reality and calling for better diagnostics, research and insurance coverage.

February 24, 2026 — Cedarville University’s forensics team repeated as Ohio Forensics Association state champion, sweeping overall speech and debate titles while hosting Feb. 20-21. The team produced nine individual champions, 38 finalists and two national qualifiers.