
Cedarville Seniors Partner with Chick-fil-A, Answers in Genesis
May 28, 2024 — Equipping students for success is a goal of Cedarville University’s industrial and innovative design (IID) program. As the only program of its kind at any private Christian university in the nation, Cedarville’s IID program gives students the opportunity to benefit from senior capstone projects with national brands, including Chick-fil-A and Answers in Genesis.

Songwriters at Cedarville: Recognizing Talent Through Annual Contest
May 27, 2024 — Aspiring songwriters had the opportunity to display their talent in the 13th annual Cedarville University songwriting contest. The event, which was sponsored by Cedarville’s Department of Music and Worship, saw senior Ellie Giordano, from Clarkston, Michigan, and junior Emma Haylett of Aurora, Colorado, win for their song, “My Soul Sings.”

Cedarville Alumnus Shaping the Christian Movie Industry
May 25, 2024 — “Unsung Hero” could be the next blockbuster Christian movie of our time. The movie released in theaters nationwide on Friday, April 26, reaching number 2 in box office sales. It is the story of the Smallbone family, which gave rise to Christian recording artists Rebecca St. James and For King and Country.
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Unexpected Blessings
May 24, 2024 — Originally from Guatemala, Viv Wheeler was born to a mother who was unable to care for her, leading to her being put up for adoption. She was quickly selected by a couple who began the process of making her their own, only to encounter difficulties that once again left Viv alone. However, each of these hardships were part of God’s great plan to shower her with blessings and opportunities.

Redeeming the Stage for God and His Glory
May 22, 2024 — All beauty is God’s beauty, and the theatre program at Cedarville University is committed to putting this truth on display. As the fine arts become increasingly secular, many Christian universities have eliminated their theatre programs and relinquished the field to the culture, but Cedarville stands ready to redeem the stage for God and His glory.

Cedarville Pharmacy Residency Match Rate Exceeds National Average
May 22, 2024 — The school of pharmacy at Cedarville University is building a legacy of success. In the last nine years, the school has consistently seen a residency match rate for its Doctor of Pharmacy graduates exceeding the national average. Cedarville’s match rate for this year’s graduating class is 82.6%, exceeding the national average of 75.98%.
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Cedarville University Professor Receives Patent
May 21, 2024 — After years of strategically working on a method to protect intellectual property, Dr. Kary Oberbrunner, Berry chair of entrepreneurship at Cedarville University, received a patent for his Easy IP invention.
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Cedarville Student Releases Her Debut Song
May 20, 2024 — The music of Motown in the mind of Soraya Ashleigh, a sophomore studying music at Cedarville University, is on display with the release of her first song, “Tattoos.”

From Graduation to Google: Building Through Technology and Testimony
May 17, 2024 — From the land of Legos to the world of cutting-edge technology, Josh Thomas, a recent graduate of Cedarville University, has always possessed a keen interest in the art of building. This inherent trait led him to begin a career as a software engineer with Google.

Cedarville Students Use Spring Break to Serve
May 16, 2024 — Stories are powerful, and telling them is an art. Cedarville University students majoring in broadcasting, digital media and journalism spent their spring break helping Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) missionaries in Spain tell their stories for evangelistic purposes. The trip was part of Cedarville’s Global Outreach program that regularly sends students and faculty each year on mission trips.

Her Compassion Got Us Through: Caring Nurse Receives DAISY Award
May 16, 2024 — A sick young boy and his mother faced an early morning crisis at Dayton Children’s Hospital, and it was a devoted nurse who eased their pain. Now, the grateful mom’s nomination of Brittany Lawhorn Rhoads, a 2013 graduate from the Cedarville University School of Nursing, was the impetus behind Rhoads receiving the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses during a ceremony on March 21 at Dayton Children’s Hospital.

Cedarville University Professor Expands International Influence
May 15, 2024 — Dr. Kary Oberbrunner, the Berry chair of entrepreneurship at Cedarville University, will be speaking at the London Blockchain Conference on May 21-23. The international conference is expected to draw more than 12,000 participants. Oberbrunner will share on protecting intellectual property through blockchain, a trustless public ledger. He’ll demonstrate his new patented technology Easy IP, which protects intellectual property faster, easier and cheaper than traditional means,

Cedarville University Partners With State Convention of Baptists in Indiana
May 14, 2024 — The Graduate School at Cedarville University has established a new partnership with the State Convention of Baptists in Indiana (SCBI) that will offer higher educational opportunities for members of SCBI. The agreement allows SCBI members to receive a 15% discount on any of Cedarville’s online graduate programs or the residential Master of Divinity degree.

Local Teacher Recognized for Enduring Excellence
May 14, 2024 — Leigh Ann Meeks, a fourth-grade teacher at Tecumseh Elementary School in Xenia, Ohio, was selected by the faculty of Cedarville’s School of Education to receive the 2024 Excellent Educator of the Year Award for her excellence in the areas of collaboration, commitment to Cedarville’s mission, leadership and impact on preparing future educators.

All Grown Up: A Cedarville Graduate’s Dream Job at Google
May 13, 2024 — As he joins the staff at Google's headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he will collaborate with leading scientists and technicians, Joshua Thomas is steadfast in his belief that faith and reason are not mutually exclusive. He aims to build bridges with individuals who may harbor doubts about faith and Christianity, using his own life as a testament to their compatibility.
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Top 1 Percent: World Bank Treasury Selects Cedarville Student for Internship
May 13, 2024 — Struggles are essential for future success. This is a lesson Felipe Mayta is learning as he studies economics and finance at Cedarville University. What once felt like a dream slipping away has turned into an opportunity of a lifetime for Mayta. The college junior from Peru was awarded a summer internship with the World Bank Treasury in Washington, D.C. — a role he will begin on May 28, 2024.

Investing in Others: A Lasting Legacy
May 10, 2024 — The legacy of Phil and Pam Black's selfless devotion to serving others in the name of Jesus continues to inspire those around them. To learn more about this remarkable couple and their unwavering commitment to the Lord, tune in to the latest episode of the Cedarville Stories Podcast.

Residence Halls Named to Honor Faithful Service of 50-Year Faculty Members
May 9, 2024 — At its annual May meeting, Cedarville University’s board of trustees honored the service of several long-standing faculty members — 50 years or longer — by unanimously naming residential facilities after them. Trustees also approved the appointment of 10 new faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year and affirmed a new six-year pathway for its Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Setting a Record on the Cedarville Stage
May 9, 2024 — Divas are known for their amazing talent and temperamental self-importance. Ava Ramsey, a senior at Cedarville University majoring in theatre, defies this stereotype.
Ramsey, a gifted actress from Peoria, Illinois, quietly set a Cedarville University record when she completed her 110thperformance on The DeVries Theatre stage with the close of “12 Angry Jurors” on April 21. Cedarville’s theatre program mounts three mainstage productions annually, each having a run of 10 performances. Students who graduate in four years can appear on stage a maximum of 120 times if they audition and are cast in every show — an unlikely scenario.

The “Outstanding” Diplomats of Cedarville University
May 9, 2024 — International diplomacy is an exercise in tenacity and tact — qualities displayed by Cedarville University’s Model United Nations team, which received the Outstanding Delegation honor in the Model U.N. international competition in New York City. The closing ceremony was held at the United National General Assembly hall.
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