Cedarville News

March 10, 2026 — Cedarville sophomore Grace Anderson volunteers afternoons at Springfield’s H.O.P.E. Ministries, helping teens with homework, games, and snacks. Through Rock of HOPE, she offers listening and encouragement while center leaders share the gospel.

March 9, 2026 — A Cedarville University pharmacy student from Nigeria is preparing to address critical health care shortages in his home country through faith-driven education. Supported by a scholarship, he is gaining training to expand access to essential medicines.

March 6, 2026 — Dr. Megan Brown and Cedarville alum Malena Ball spotlight how Crayons to Classrooms equips first-year teachers with free supplies, easing financial strain and creating classrooms where students feel supported, seen, and ready to learn.

March 5, 2026 — He never wanted to preach. Now Cedarville MDiv student Fletcher Colgan is the 2026 Text-Driven Preaching Award recipient and is preparing for a Utah residency before pursuing ministry in the 10/40 window.

March 5, 2026 — Cedarville University’s all-female worship team, Rekindle, returned to Columbus to lead worship at Prayer at the Ohio Statehouse on March 11. Hosted by the Center for Christian Virtue, the gathering encourages lawmakers through worship, prayer and a keynote message.

March 3, 2026 — Cedarville University engineering alumni are excelling in graduate programs at R1 research universities, including Baylor, Purdue, Ohio State and Virginia Tech. Alumni and faculty say rigorous coursework and hands-on training prepare students for high expectations and research-driven environments.

March 2, 2026 — Cedarville student Andrew Locke and University of Maryland graduate student Connor Burke launched Burke & Locke, a digital platform for cultural analysis. The site fosters civil discourse and sharpens student voices on politics, philosophy and economics.

February 27, 2026 — Jeff Rinehart, a 1993 Cedarville graduate and longtime Secret Service leader, explains the agency’s “zero fail” standard—quiet excellence in protection, investigations, and service that safeguards people, stops fraud, and confronts cybercrime worldwide.

February 26, 2026 — Cedarville music professor Dr. Lou Lilite, a Haitian immigrant and U.S. citizen, urges neighbors to see immigrants as people, not labels. Visiting Springfield Haitians, he listens, explains systems, and shares hope amid parole uncertainty.

February 25, 2026 — Late-night rocking-chair prayers after her fourth child sparked Renee (O’Neal) Sallee’s songwriting. Now the Cedarville alum, performing as Renee Leanne, is sharing her debut worship album “Lift Your Eyes” (Nov. 2024) on Spotify and Apple Music.

February 25, 2026 — After nearly four years battling Lyme disease, Cedarville student Sam Sofio spoke Dec. 15, 2025, at an HHS roundtable in Washington, D.C., sharing the patient reality and calling for better diagnostics, research and insurance coverage.

February 24, 2026 — Cedarville University’s forensics team repeated as Ohio Forensics Association state champion, sweeping overall speech and debate titles while hosting Feb. 20-21. The team produced nine individual champions, 38 finalists and two national qualifiers.

February 24, 2026 — Enrollment growth at Cedarville University is fueling new on-campus housing to support Christ-centered community. Four apartment buildings opening in 2026 will house more students and strengthen discipleship as graduates are prepared for global impact.

February 23, 2026 — Cedarville University students are helping develop Proto, a faith-based AI education platform. Designed to balance academic excellence and ideological accountability, Proto uses artificial intelligence to personalize curriculum while supporting parents, educators and Christian values worldwide.

February 20, 2026 — Former Yellow Jacket players Payton Eeles and Tanner Gillis are climbing toward the major leagues, learning the path is rarely smooth. On the Cedarville Stories podcast, they reflect on faith, discipline, community support and trusting God’s timing.

February 19, 2026 — Cedarville University’s forensics team dominated Ohio University’s 1804 Tournament Jan. 23-24, winning 14 event titles and taking first in speech and debate. Senior Nathanael Kolssak earned top speaker honors as Cedarville swept the extemporaneous final.

February 18, 2026 — As federal dietary guidelines overhaul school breakfasts, three Cedarville nursing students research the benefits of high-protein meals. Their findings link nutritious breakfasts to improved student health, mood and academic performance in K-8 classrooms.

February 17, 2026 — Cedarville University senior Jenna Stout won first place Feb. 6 at The Pitch for BrightPond Designs, earning $1,000. Her hands-on fraction visualization tools help middle school students and teachers make abstract concepts tangible through tactile learning.

February 17, 2026 — Cedarville University earned national honors for social media excellence, ranking No. 1 among NCAA Division II schools. Engagement-driven content showcasing campus life and biblical values helped the university connect with Gen Z students.

February 16, 2026 — Cedarville launched online undergrad programs in 2025 (accounting, communication, finance, IT management, management). Strong enrollment is fueling expansion into fully online, biblically integrated degrees in psychology, education and Bible starting fall 2026.