Cedarville News

January 30, 2024 — The Cedarville University Board of Trustees approved the 2024-25 budget and heard of an anonymous $6.1 estate gift to the university.

January 29, 2024 — When Cedarville University began pursuing a school of pharmacy in 2009, Phil and Pam Black were foundational to what has become one of the leading professional pharmacy schools in Ohio.

January 26, 2024 — The smell of sugar and almonds wafted through the air as the warmth from the oven basked the kitchen in a comforting embrace. Even more heartwarming, though, was the joy that 10-year-old Eve Welhener shared with her grandmother. The pair had just baked macarons, a French sandwich cookie that is notoriously difficult to make, for the first time — and they tasted perfect.

January 25, 2024 — Textbooks and faculty lectures are common in higher education. But what about cold cases? In Steve Meacham’s criminal investigation class at Cedarville University, the former New York State Police senior investigator introduced a cold case for his students to study and learn the principles of criminal investigations.

January 25, 2024 — Matthew T. Martens, a 1993 graduate of Cedarville University, won The Gospel Coalition’s 2023 First-Time Author Award for his new book, “Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal.”

January 24, 2024 — The SANS Institute is recognized as being one of the most prestigious and trusted training and certification programs for cybersecurity professionals. Certifications from this institute gives credibility to cybersecurity teachers and practitioners.

January 22, 2024 — The annual Worship 4:24 Conference, hosted by Cedarville University’s Department of Music and Worship, is set for January 26-27, 2024.

January 19, 2024 — For the first time in Cedarville University history, a mock trial team competed in a collegiate tournament and finished the competition at St. Bonaventure University as one of the top teams.

January 18, 2024 — Sierra Bognear, a young woman with a penchant for surprises, astounded her family, excluding her brother Travis, by winning the title of Miss Michigan in 2015.

January 11, 2024 — "Amazing Grace" is not just a cherished hymn of the faith but also the nickname of an incredible athlete, possibly the most decorated one to emerge from Cedarville University. Grace Norman has secured gold, silver, and bronze medals during the past two Paralympics, and in 2024, she is preparing to earn a second gold medal in the paratriathlon in Paris.

January 8, 2024 — What started as a capstone project to develop a device that could save a life if the carotid artery is severed for a group of Cedarville University juniors and seniors in 2019 is now extremely close to receiving full FDA approval for manufacturing and distribution on a nationwide scale.

January 3, 2024 — Step into the world of courage, commitment, and courtroom brilliance on this week's Cedarville Stories Podcast. Join us as we explore the journey of Col. (Ret.) Greg Thompson, who could be referred to as Cedarville's version of Tom Cruise from the movie A Few Good Men.

January 1, 2024 — In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Dr. Frank Jenista, former professor of international studies at Cedarville University. Dr. Jenista's early life was marked by a nomadic existence, having attended 13 schools in 12 years as the son of missionary parents in the Philippines. Upon arriving at Cedarville, he found not just an academic institution but a supportive community that became a steadfast anchor in his life.

December 25, 2023 — Dr. Sharon Rahilly, former professor of nursing at Cedarville University, never wanted to teach. And yet she spent five years teaching at Cedarville University, and now she directs a nursing school in Togo.

December 20, 2023 — Kaley Aurand, a 2023 criminal justice graduate of Cedarville University, always wanted to be a police officer. Today, Aurand is a full-time police officer for the Xenia Police Department. She was sworn in on Monday, Nov. 27.

December 18, 2023 — Seeking common ground in political rhetoric was the goal of Dr. Andrew Harris, associate professor of communication at Cedarville University, and a group of communication scholars from the Religious Communication Association (RCA) met with Feven Solomon of the White House Office of Public Engagement on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

December 15, 2023 — Embark on a daring odyssey with Thomas Hamilton, as he, along with two brothers and nephew Ben Clark, opts for a glorified rowboat to conquer the relentless forces of the Atlantic Ocean.

December 13, 2023 — What began as Emily Vest’s conversation with a Cedarville University professor, ended as a creative nonfiction piece on the front page of a national literary magazine, The Albion Review.

December 12, 2023 — While Cedarville University is currently in the midst of a comprehensive $175 million fundraising campaign, it recently celebrated raising $594,654 from its annual Giving Tuesday initiative that took place on Tuesday, Nov. 28

December 8, 2023 — From a young age, Dave Ormsbee immersed himself in athletic competition, regardless of the season. Although not the star player on his high school football team, his passion for sports endured.