Cedarville University’s Sunday open gym has grown into a basketball ministry that builds community and sparks gospel conversations. It culminates with the Spring Slam Classic all-star game at 7 p.m. March 14, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.