Cedarville News

September 11, 2024 — Excellence in effort is one of the core values at Cedarville University, so it is no surprise that three faculty and staff members received the 2023-24 Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) Excellence Award. Cedarville University SOCHE Award recipients this year are Dr. J. Michael McKay, associate professor of biblical theology, Tom Betcher, director of assessment and accreditation services and Rod Johnson, associate vice president of operations.

September 10, 2024 — The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy is partnering with Prasco Laboratories, the leading U.S. based pharmaceutical company to offer a novel work-study program where Cedarville’s pharmacy students can partner with Prasco’s call center to serve the community, hone their communication and problem-solving skills and learn about pharmacovigilance.

September 9, 2024 — The wisdom and mentorship of seven decades of real-world criminal justice experience among three faculty members is what sets Cedarville University’s criminal justice program apart from others in the country. This level of experience that is invested into each student is one of the reasons why Cedarville’s program is flourishing.

September 6, 2024 — Jonathan Wu brought Cedarville University’s “Bee” to life from 1994–98, long before Stinger was officially named in 2017. He danced, cheered, and electrified the crowd at basketball games, and his outgoing personality helps him today as he builds relationships wherever he goes.

September 4, 2024 — “Living in Babylon,” Answers in Genesis’ (AiG) successful biblical apologetics tour in Australia, is coming to America. AiG founder Ken Ham and Martyn Iles, AiG’s chief executive officer, will draw comparisons between life in ancient Babylon as seen in the biblical book of Daniel with life in today’s post-Christian world.

September 3, 2024 — Drawing from her personal journey and that of her daughter, Alyson Punzi has written a book, “He Always Hears,” with the hope of teaching young children the value and importance of lament.

September 3, 2024 — With family and friends in attendance, and a Cedarville University campus community cheering for Grace Norman at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, Norman won her second gold medal in her decorated Paralympic career on Sunday, Sept. 2.

September 2, 2024 — The bus tour is the first alumni trip hosted by Jackets for Life and is representative of its strategy to create alumni engagement and community. This specific trip will provide lifelong learning opportunities as the alumni re-connect through adventures in Washington D.C.

September 1, 2024 — The corn fields of Ohio and the rolling grasslands of the United Kingdom are an ocean apart and have little in common. But Cedarville University professor Dr. Glen Duerr will bring the two together by teaching students the British game of cricket.

August 30, 2024 — Drawing from her personal journey and that of her daughter, Alyson Punzi has written a book, “He Always Hears,” with the hope of teaching young children the value and importance of lament.

August 29, 2024 — Making an impact is the focus of a high-powered business conference coming to southwest Ohio in October. The 2024 IMPACT Conference will feature a lineup of prominent speakers, including Dallas Jenkins, television writer, film director, and executive producer of The Chosen.

August 28, 2024 — The Cove, Cedarville University’s academic enrichment center, is celebrating 20 years of service to students. In this time, The Cove has proven to students that it believes in them, and that they can believe in themselves.

August 26, 2024 — Nearly two years after breaking ground, Cedarville University dedicated the $40 million Scharnberg Business and Communication Center today before a standing-room-only crowd along the new Stinger Plaza between the Stevens Student Center and the new facility.

August 26, 2024 — Athletic excellence has been a hallmark of Cedarville University for more than a century, almost since its founding in 1887. Now, in 2024, Cedarville University is celebrating 100 years of its athletic identity as the Yellow Jackets and its commitment to innovation, integrity and high performance in the world of intercollegiate sports.

August 23, 2024 — Alyson's story is a testament to her unwavering faith as a young widow and single mother, leaning on Jesus just as she did during the turbulent days of Frank’s cancer and ultimate passing. Her story of learning to lament will inspire others to trust in God's guidance and companionship through life's toughest trials.

August 20, 2024 — Caring for children with compassion and clinical excellence is the calling of every pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). Sharlene Lansiquot, a 2024 graduate of Cedarville University’s Master of Science in Nursing PNP program, is pursuing that calling with a global mindset.

August 19, 2024 — As a Professor of Theology and the Director of the Synergy Initiative at Cedarville University, Dr. Jeremy Kimble doesn’t just teach — he lives his beliefs out in every aspect of his life. Whether he’s conquering the rapids of the Grand Canyon or tackling a 100-mile bike ride, Kimble’s zest for adventure mirrors his approach to ministry and discipleship.

August 16, 2024 — While it is not uncommon for siblings to attend the same university, it is rare to have four siblings attending the same college at the same time. That is the case for Jared, Caleb and twins Lily and Grace Wilcox, who are enrolled at Cedarville University in Ohio — more than 900 miles from their home in Owasso, Oklahoma.

August 14, 2024 — In a surprise announcement, Cedarville’s NASA Student Launch team was named the recipient of the “Pay It Forward” award, sponsored by NASA’s Artemis program. The award was presented at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, last month during an online ceremony.

August 12, 2024 — A rare faith-based video game, “Mr. Mueller’s Grand Experiment,” was quietly released on June 21 on Steam, a video game digital distribution service. The game was created by international missionary Scott Tipton with the help of three Cedarville University computer science students.