Xenia Teacher Honored as Excellent Educator of the Year
May 13, 2026 — Jason Hofmann, a kindergarten teacher at Tecumseh Elementary School in Xenia, received Cedarville University’s Excellent Educator of the Year award for his leadership, mentorship and Christ-centered commitment to helping students and future teachers thrive.
Alumnus Grows Nutty Novelties Into 400-Store Specialty Food Brand
May 13, 2026 — Cedarville alumnus Jesse Mangum helped grow Nutty Novelties from a farmers market side hustle into a specialty nut butter brand sold in nearly 400 stores, using persistence, business strategy and a faith-based mission.
From Classroom to Launch Pad: Students Build Competition Rocket
May 12, 2026 — Cedarville University engineering students will compete May 17 in Minnesota’s Midwest High-Power Rocket Competition, using a custom-built rocket to capture and transmit a hidden light message while applying real-world design, testing and teamwork skills.
Cedarville University Named Top Christian University for 2026
May 11, 2026 — Education Insider named Cedarville University the Top Christian University for 2026, recognizing its biblical integration, academic excellence, strong career outcomes and innovative AI training that prepare graduates for professional success, ministry and meaningful global impact.
A Class of Published Authors: Students in Personal Branding Course Publish on Amazon
May 11, 2026 — Eighteen Cedarville University students became published authors through a personal branding course, writing and publishing e-books on Amazon while learning to use writing, design and purpose-driven branding to serve others and strengthen their professional identities.
Interdisciplinary Team Presents Mental Health Research in Chicago
May 8, 2026 — Cedarville University students presented research at the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference in Chicago on how sleep, movement and other daily habits influence college students’ emotional health and academic performance.
Olivia Luckhaupt’s Journey to Special Education
May 8, 2026 — Olivia Luckhaupt, a Cedarville University special education graduate with visual impairment, turned personal challenges into a calling to advocate for students with disabilities, using her experience to model perseverance, resilience and faith.
From Haiti to America: How Dr. Lou Lilite’s faith shaped his journey
May 8, 2026 — Dr. Lou Lilite’s journey from Haiti to Cedarville University is marked by faith, perseverance and music, as he now teaches students, encourages Haitian immigrants and shares a message of hope rooted in Christ.
From Patient’s Daughter to Nurse: Cedarville Student Returns to Mayo Clinic
May 7, 2026 — After watching Mayo Clinic nurses care for her mother during cancer treatment, Taylor DeYoung will return this summer as a nursing intern, bringing her family’s experience full circle and preparing to support patients and families.
IBM Consultant Helps Bridge Cloud Strategy and Cybersecurity
May 6, 2026 — 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.
From Final Four to Summer Baseball, Student Builds Sports Journalism Skills
May 5, 2026 — Emily Tuttle is turning classroom preparation into real-world sports journalism experience, using Final Four reporting and an upcoming Rockford Rivets internship to sharpen her deadline writing, sideline reporting and confidence as a rising sports media professional.
Model United Nations Team Receives Highest Award
May 4, 2026 — Cedarville University’s Model United Nations team earned Outstanding Delegation, the top honor at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City, while representing Jamaica and demonstrating diplomacy, negotiation and Christ-centered leadership.
Alyson Punzi Wins 2026 Christian Book Award for Debut Children’s Book
May 4, 2026 — Alyson Punzi, a Cedarville University staff member and debut author, won the 2026 Christian Book Award in the New Author category for “He Always Hears,” a children’s book about grief, lament and hope in God.
Celebration and Remembrance Mark Cedarville’s 2026 Commencement
May 2, 2026 — Cedarville University awarded 1,167 degrees during its 2026 commencement while honoring Grace Maxwell with a posthumous degree and recognizing honorary degree recipients and President’s Trophy winners for their achievement, service and Christian character.
School of Nursing Joins International Honor Society
May 1, 2026 — Cedarville University nursing students can now join Sigma Theta Tau through the Zeta Phi at-large chapter, gaining access to professional networking, continuing education and career opportunities while recognizing the achievement of 37 newly inducted students.
From Trial to Purpose: Brandon Stover’s Story of Hope and Calling
May 1, 2026 — Brandon Stover’s Cedarville journey is a testimony of God’s faithfulness through family tragedy, serious health challenges, and personal struggle, shaping him into a compassionate future special education teacher grounded in grace, purpose, and hope.
Senior Completes First-of-Its-Kind Exercise Science Internship in Spain
April 30, 2026 — Cedarville University senior Cassi Shields became the first exercise science student to complete an international internship in Spain, gaining hands-on sports performance experience while building language skills, cultural awareness and a path future students may follow.
Startup Founder: Daniel Ormsbee Builds Tech To Serve the World
April 30, 2026 — Cedarville senior Daniel Ormsbee will graduate having launched two companies, Nutrafuel Bioworks and Orme Solutions, combining engineering, entrepreneurship and faith to develop practical technologies that address waste, energy and industrial challenges while serving others.
Camp Echoing Hills Shapes Calling to Serve
April 29, 2026 — Serving at Camp Echoing Hills helped Cedarville students Danika Swartz and Joella Bandi grow in patience, compassion and respect for people with disabilities while deepening Bandi’s interest in occupational therapy and health care.
Advancing Care: Grad Nursing Program Equips Nurses for Leadership
April 29, 2026 — Cedarville University’s graduate nursing program is celebrating 15 years of growth, national recognition and a 98% placement rate after preparing nearly 400 graduates for advanced practice roles across the country.
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