Mount Vernon Nazarene University

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MVNU honors Spauldings at retirement reception
May 6, 2023
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s (MVNU) seventh president and first lady, Dr. Henry and Mrs. Sharon Spaulding, were lauded for their love and dedication to the university as faculty, staff, donors and friends gathered recently to celebrate the retirement of the second-longest tenured president.
Arden and Sharpes receive Excellence in the Call awards from MVNU peers
Apr 22, 2023
Faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated the contribution of peers during the Excellence in the Call awards reception held April 13, in Foster Hall.
MVNU ensembles perform April 29
Apr 22, 2023
The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present the final concert of the year on Saturday, April 29, at 3 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium.
MVNU instrumental ensembles host free concert March 28
Mar 25, 2023
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department will present a spring instrumental ensembles concert on Tuesday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m., in the R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium. The concert will feature the Jazz Band, Dixieland Septet and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
Sable and Holt team up to present music of Blossom Dearie at MVNU
Mar 25, 2023
The incredible music of Blossom Dearie will be coming to Mount Vernon Nazarene University in the “They Say It’s Spring” concert featuring Sharon Sable and Joe Holt.
WNZR plans fundraising campaign this month
Mar 20, 2023
Local radio station WNZR 90.9 FM is launching a fundraising campaign to take place between March 29 and April 3 with three challenge levels for listeners to show their support.
MVNU presents 'Cinderella' at Memorial Theater
Mar 18, 2023
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Music Department and Theatre Program presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s "Cinderella" (Broadway Version) which features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics and original book by Oscar Hammerstein II, and new book by Douglas Carter Beane.
MVNU’s President Spaulding announces retirement
Feb 15, 2023
After a recent leave of absence due to health issues, Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Henry W. Spaulding II has announced he will retire as the university’s seventh president at the close of the May 6 commencement ceremonies.
Kenyon, MVNU collaborate for art exhibit
Jan 18, 2023
Kenyon College’s Bulmash Exhibition Hall in the Chalmers Library presents "Revolution: Mark Our Words!"
Strickland, Bossley honored with Excellence In the Call
Dec 28, 2022
Faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated their peers during the Excellence In the Call awards reception held Dec. 7 in Foster Hall.
Rineharts receive second Stephen W. Zelkowitz Memorial Award
Dec 21, 2022
The Food for the Hungry (FFTH) board of directors recognized Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Joe and Marcy (’91) Rinehart for the second time as the recipients of the Stephen W. Zelkowitz Memorial Award, during the FFTH live broadcast on Dec. 9.
Singletary lauded with namesake award from MVNU
Dec 16, 2022
Former Director of Intercultural Life, Jim Singletary, was presented the first ever James Singletary Diversity Award during a special tribute to his legacy during Mount Vernon Nazarene University's Homecoming.
Hendrickx returns to MVNU with gallery exhibit
Nov 5, 2022
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is proud to present Landscapes and Crosses, a solo exhibition by Jim Hendrickx.
MVNU to host Central Ohio Honors Choirs
Nov 2, 2022
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to host the 2022 District 10 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Honors Choir Festival on Saturday, Nov. 5.
Volunteers wanted for Creation Care Service Day on Nov. 5
Nov 2, 2022
Students, faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are invited to care for creation through an invasive species removal project.
MVNU alumni invited to Homecoming 2022
Oct 29, 2022
Mount Vernon Nazarene University will welcome alumni home for Homecoming 2022 on Nov. 11-12. The weekend will reunite classmates, faculty, staff, and friends.
Zimmermann brings ‘MindShift’ to MVNU pastor seminar
Oct 15, 2022
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s School of Christian Ministry will offer a one-day seminar for ministry students and all pastors and leaders on the MVNU field.
MVNU announces Intel-approved engineering partnerships
Oct 12, 2022
As Intel officially breaks ground on new fabrication facilities in Central Ohio, Mount Vernon Nazarene University announces two partnerships that will prepare faculty to teach new skills and expose students to real-life experiences in semiconductor and semiconductor-related manufacturing.
MVNU celebrates employees; Timmerman, Dennison lauded for contributions
Oct 12, 2022
Dr. Melanie Timmerman was named Faculty Member of the Year, while Dennis Dennison was named Staff Member of the Year as Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated the contributions of faculty and staff during the recent University Dinner.
Generous donors shine their light on MVNU’s Giving Day
Sep 30, 2022
Over 800 donors came together to exceed the goal for Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s third annual Giving Day, Sept. 29.