Cedarville News

December 5, 2025 — Erica and Greg Smith endured life-threatening illness, career loss, and personal trials, yet found renewed purpose and faith. Now thriving at Cedarville University, they inspire others with a powerful story of resilience and grace.

December 4, 2025 — Cedarville University student Grace Eddy spent her summer interning for U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans in one of America’s most contested districts. From handling constituent services to facing protests, she gained firsthand experience in politics, advocacy and faith under pressure.

December 3, 2025 — Cedarville University raised more than $500,000 on Giving Tuesday, with donors sponsoring 590 of students’ 1,000 days on campus. The gifts will support scholarships, campus improvements and student programs through the university’s 1,000 Days Fund.

December 3, 2025 — Cedarville University will celebrate the season with its free Community Christmas Concert on Dec. 7. The public is invited to enjoy choral, jazz and orchestral performances centered on the birth of Christ in a joyful, worshipful setting.

December 3, 2025 — Dr. Kyung-hwa Kim launched Cedarville’s K-Talk Table to help students practice Korean and grow in cultural awareness. Her international experience enriches language learning and inspires students to think globally about faith and service.

December 2, 2025 — Cedarville University’s Interdisciplinary Health Fair on Dec. 4 will provide free health screenings and education to over 200 K–12 students, combining hands-on learning for university students with a public event that promotes wellness and future health care careers.

December 1, 2025 — Students from Cedarville University are serving refugees in the Dayton area through International Family Night (IFN), a monthly event held at Beavercreek Christian Church. In this program, the students build relationships by playing board games, sharing meals, studying the Bible and providing academic tutoring.

November 28, 2025 — Now in his second season, Cedarville basketball coach Rob Jones is building a program defined by grit, faith, and mentorship. From Missouri street ball to NCAA coaching, his journey reflects a calling to develop players on and off the court.

November 27, 2025 — When nearly 200 nations gathered in November to discuss the planet’s future, two Cedarville University students joined the conversation as voices of faith.

November 26, 2025 — Cedarville University will host nearly 2,600 elementary students for its annual Elementary School Day basketball game on Dec. 1, offering free admission, interactive activities and a high-energy campus experience that introduces young learners to college life.

November 26, 2025 — Dr. Austin Jaquith and Dr. Steven Winteregg debuted new symphonies with the Dayton Philharmonic, exploring themes from Mahler and Dante. Jaquith’s work aims to capture life’s complexity in sound.

November 25, 2025 — Cedarville University civil engineering students are partnering with village leaders to improve infrastructure and community life. Their senior capstone projects are fostering connection, revitalizing the town and serving as a model for town-gown collaboration.

November 24, 2025 — Cedarville students bring hope to local nursing home residents through weekly visits, crafts, hymns and prayer — combating loneliness with compassion.

November 21, 2025 — With federal indictments shaking pro leagues and the NCAA halting a betting proposal, two Cedarville professors are calling for national gambling reform — warning that online sports betting poses rising risks for students, athletes and the integrity of sports.

November 21, 2025 — Aaron Welty’s journey blends imagination, perseverance, faith, and service. Born with cerebral palsy, he pursued public leadership, served in Washington, and now mentors others through the stories and experiences that shaped his calling.

November 20, 2025 — Dr. Megan Brown, associate professor of education at Cedarville University, is working to increase awareness and support for children and families affected by autism. From Sept. 2-5, 2025, she traveled to El Salvador with Joni and Friends, a ministry that serves people with disabilities.

November 19, 2025 — A new generation of Cedarville University students is integrating faith and science to shape the future of environmental policy and stewardship through hands-on research at the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies.

November 18, 2025 — Bill Montgomery, president and CEO of The River Radio in Columbus, models mentorship and servant leadership in the lives of his employees at the leading Christian radio station in Ohio and his students at Cedarville University.

November 17, 2025 — Living in a foreign country might sound like an unrealistic dream for many, but for eight Cedarville University seniors, it’s the reality of their final semester. The students will complete their education degree while student teaching in international classrooms from Nepal to the Dominican Republic.

November 14, 2025 — Dr. Georgia Purdom, a Cedarville alumna and scientist at Answers in Genesis, shares how grounding her science career in Scripture shaped her faith and focus. Her story reveals why starting with the Bible changes how we understand science and culture.