Resound Earns 2026 CMB University Station of the Year Nomination
May 26, 2026 — Resound Radio, Cedarville University’s student-run station, earned its third straight nomination for Christian Music Broadcasters’ University Station of the Year, highlighting its professional training model, ministry focus and growing influence in Christian radio.
Contagious Creativity: Alumnus’ Personal Branding Business
May 25, 2026 — Despite being told he might never live independently, Noah Wiese, a 2024 Cedarville graduate with autism, now leads marketing for two Chick-fil-A restaurants while building Contagious Creative, a branding business shaped by faith and missions.
Sheep, Stage Lights, and Scripture
May 22, 2026 — Abigail King followed her childhood dream of combining animals and theatre, leading her from Cedarville University to Sight and Sound Theatres in Branson. There, she brings Bible stories to life as an animal trainer, living out a faith-filled calling.
Engineering Students Bring Light to Pastors in Ghana
May 21, 2026 — For nearly two decades, Cedarville University engineering students have designed solar-powered lights for churches in West Africa, helping pastors and communities read Scripture, worship and study after dark while applying engineering skills to long-term missions work.
Music Professor Transforms Office Into Professional Recording Studio
May 20, 2026 — Cedarville professor Austin Jaquith turned his office into a professional recording studio, creating a hands-on teaching space for music production students with industry-standard acoustics and room to grow into immersive audio.
Cedarville School of Pharmacy Partners With Walgreens
May 19, 2026 — Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy has partnered with Walgreens to create career and internship opportunities for students while providing tuition benefits and preferred admissions pathways for Walgreens employees pursuing graduate education.
Trustees Approve New Faculty and Academic Programs, Celebrate Graduates
May 18, 2026 — Cedarville University trustees approved 14 new faculty appointments, updated academic programs and a redesigned general education core, while celebrating 1,167 graduates at the university’s 130th commencement and reviewing progress on major campus projects.
Solar Project Supports Off-Grid Mission Work
May 18, 2026 — Cedarville engineering seniors are developing a solar charge controller with SonSet Solutions to improve reliable electricity for ministries in remote regions, creating a prototype designed to increase durability, efficiency and long-term performance in off-grid settings.
A Calling Shaped by Providence
May 15, 2026 — Shannon Yarosz’s path to Cedarville’s School of Pharmacy shows how God used science, relationships and service to shape a career devoted to teaching students, answering health care questions and caring for others with joy.
WAY-FM Host Joy Summers Wins 2026 Gracie Award
May 14, 2026 — WAY-FM host and Cedarville graduate Joy Summers won a 2026 Gracie Award for nationally syndicated non-commercial radio, recognized for authentic storytelling, vulnerability and excellence in Christian media that connects listeners with hope in Jesus.
Chamber Orchestra Combines Music and Missions on Italy Tour
May 14, 2026 — Cedarville University’s chamber orchestra will tour Italy May 17-29, using music, testimonies and personal conversations to support missionaries and share the gospel in a culture where Protestant evangelism often faces resistance.
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.
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