As Veterans Day approaches, Cedarville University’s Army ROTC cadets will pay tribute to Capt. Charles Robinson, a Cedarville alumnus and U.S. Army Green Beret who gave his life in Afghanistan 20 years ago.

Cedarville University’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 13 features carols, cocoa and a student-led message, celebrating tradition and Christ’s birth. The event is open to the public and livestreamed worldwide.

Bill Montgomery, president and CEO of The River Radio in Columbus, models mentorship and servant leadership in the lives of his employees at the leading Christian radio station in Ohio and his students at Cedarville University.

Aaron Welty’s journey blends imagination, perseverance, faith, and service. Born with cerebral palsy, he pursued public leadership, served in Washington, and now mentors others through the stories and experiences that shaped his calling.

Cedarville students bring hope to local nursing home residents through weekly visits, crafts, hymns and prayer — combating loneliness with compassion.

Cedarville University will host nearly 2,600 elementary students for its annual Elementary School Day basketball game on Dec. 1, offering free admission, interactive activities and a high-energy campus experience that introduces young learners to college life.

Now in his second season, Cedarville basketball coach Rob Jones is building a program defined by grit, faith, and mentorship. From Missouri street ball to NCAA coaching, his journey reflects a calling to develop players on and off the court.

Cedarville University will celebrate the season with its free Community Christmas Concert on Dec. 7. The public is invited to enjoy choral, jazz and orchestral performances centered on the birth of Christ in a joyful, worshipful setting.

Erica and Greg Smith endured life-threatening illness, career loss, and personal trials, yet found renewed purpose and faith. Now thriving at Cedarville University, they inspire others with a powerful story of resilience and grace.

Raised in the Middle East, brothers Matthew and Daniel Leo blend their love for soccer with a deep faith in Christ. Now at Cedarville University, they’re living with purpose — on the field and in their calling.

Caleb Miller, a Cedarville University geology student, used real GIS and lidar data to build an accurate Minecraft model of his campus. His project blended creativity, spatial technology and real-world problem-solving into a unique classroom success story.

Cedarville alumna Sarah Mays, former Xenia mayor and now Greene County Commissioner, uses her platform to advocate for community needs, guided by faith, integrity and a commitment to serve with transparency and local connection.