Public Relations

Rebecca Prewett nearly quit pharmacy school at Cedarville but found her calling through faith and mentorship. Now, she leads an emergency medicine residency program, shaping future pharmacists with resilience learned from her own journey and the COVID-19 front lines.

Cedarville University’s HeartSong worship teams spent their fall tour sharing gospel-centered music and ministry. Traveling across multiple states, students led worship, formed deep connections, and used music as a tool to spark spiritual transformation.

Elementary school teacher Maggie Torlone doesn’t just teach multiplication and reading comprehension—she builds trust, models unconditional love and meets her students where they are.

Cedarville alumna Charisa Ausfahl founded Purposed Generation to support teen mental health through personalized photo sessions. Her studio offers at-risk teens a safe, uplifting space to discover their worth and see themselves as God does.

The Cedarville University Board of Trustees approved the 2024-25 budget and heard of an anonymous $6.1 estate gift to the university.

Cedarville University junior Gabriel Payne is researching helmet modifications to reduce neck strain for U.S. Air Force pilots, combining mechanical and biomedical engineering to improve pilot health, endurance and long-term performance in aviation.

Cedarville won a Midwest divisional title at the NCAE Cyber Games on Feb. 7, 2026, after seven hours of live cyber defense. Dual-enrollment senior Kieran Klukas was instrumental and placed 120th in the National Cyber League.

Cedarville graduate Toby Dewhurst founded Kelson Marine to design sustainable aquaculture and offshore renewable energy structures. Using dynamic simulation tools, the firm reduces ocean risk for clients in eight countries and earned a 2025 international trade award.

Cedarville grads Eric and Kara Gilmore founded Immerse Arkansas in Little Rock to support foster and at-risk teens with meals, mentoring, job and housing help, building steady relationships and pathways to lasting independence.

Paul “Hembo” Hembekides went from setting records on the baseball field to shaping conversations at ESPN. With a foundation of faith, discipline, and persistence, he turned a love for sports into a purposeful and impactful career in media.

Cedarville alumnus Chad Winder and Citizen Way’s Ben Calhoun are creating a worship album that blends classic hymns with biblical truth. Their goal: to restore authenticity to Christian music by focusing on theology over trends.

Christian Home Educators of Ohio and Cedarville University will host a free Jan. 15 livestream to help homeschool families explore College Credit Plus dual enrollment opportunities and learn how students can earn tuition-free college credit.