Cedarville News

September 3, 2024 — With family and friends in attendance, and a Cedarville University campus community cheering for Grace Norman at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, Norman won her second gold medal in her decorated Paralympic career on Sunday, Sept. 2.

September 2, 2024 — The bus tour is the first alumni trip hosted by Jackets for Life and is representative of its strategy to create alumni engagement and community. This specific trip will provide lifelong learning opportunities as the alumni re-connect through adventures in Washington D.C.

September 1, 2024 — The corn fields of Ohio and the rolling grasslands of the United Kingdom are an ocean apart and have little in common. But Cedarville University professor Dr. Glen Duerr will bring the two together by teaching students the British game of cricket.

August 30, 2024 — Drawing from her personal journey and that of her daughter, Alyson Punzi has written a book, “He Always Hears,” with the hope of teaching young children the value and importance of lament.

August 29, 2024 — Making an impact is the focus of a high-powered business conference coming to southwest Ohio in October. The 2024 IMPACT Conference will feature a lineup of prominent speakers, including Dallas Jenkins, television writer, film director, and executive producer of The Chosen.

August 28, 2024 — The Cove, Cedarville University’s academic enrichment center, is celebrating 20 years of service to students. In this time, The Cove has proven to students that it believes in them, and that they can believe in themselves.

August 26, 2024 — Nearly two years after breaking ground, Cedarville University dedicated the $40 million Scharnberg Business and Communication Center today before a standing-room-only crowd along the new Stinger Plaza between the Stevens Student Center and the new facility.

August 26, 2024 — Athletic excellence has been a hallmark of Cedarville University for more than a century, almost since its founding in 1887. Now, in 2024, Cedarville University is celebrating 100 years of its athletic identity as the Yellow Jackets and its commitment to innovation, integrity and high performance in the world of intercollegiate sports.

August 23, 2024 — Alyson's story is a testament to her unwavering faith as a young widow and single mother, leaning on Jesus just as she did during the turbulent days of Frank’s cancer and ultimate passing. Her story of learning to lament will inspire others to trust in God's guidance and companionship through life's toughest trials.

August 20, 2024 — Caring for children with compassion and clinical excellence is the calling of every pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). Sharlene Lansiquot, a 2024 graduate of Cedarville University’s Master of Science in Nursing PNP program, is pursuing that calling with a global mindset.

August 19, 2024 — As a Professor of Theology and the Director of the Synergy Initiative at Cedarville University, Dr. Jeremy Kimble doesn’t just teach — he lives his beliefs out in every aspect of his life. Whether he’s conquering the rapids of the Grand Canyon or tackling a 100-mile bike ride, Kimble’s zest for adventure mirrors his approach to ministry and discipleship.

August 16, 2024 — While it is not uncommon for siblings to attend the same university, it is rare to have four siblings attending the same college at the same time. That is the case for Jared, Caleb and twins Lily and Grace Wilcox, who are enrolled at Cedarville University in Ohio — more than 900 miles from their home in Owasso, Oklahoma.

August 14, 2024 — In a surprise announcement, Cedarville’s NASA Student Launch team was named the recipient of the “Pay It Forward” award, sponsored by NASA’s Artemis program. The award was presented at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, last month during an online ceremony.

August 12, 2024 — A rare faith-based video game, “Mr. Mueller’s Grand Experiment,” was quietly released on June 21 on Steam, a video game digital distribution service. The game was created by international missionary Scott Tipton with the help of three Cedarville University computer science students.

August 9, 2024 — Gary Hoag, known as "The Generosity Monk," may not wear a monk's robe or embrace a vow of silence, but he finds deep fulfillment in spending solitary time with the Lord and is dedicated to empowering ministries worldwide through Christian generosity.

August 6, 2024 — On Wednesday, July 10, the university installed a statue of its athletic mascot, Stinger, on the plaza between the Scharnberg Business and Communication Center and the Stevens Student Center. This new landmark is expected to be a welcoming spot for guests and the campus community—and a location for many campus photos.

August 5, 2024 — The Ohio National Guard will offer GuardCare, a readiness training program, to assist medically under-served communities on Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Greene County Career Center. The free-of-charge event is being sponsored by Greene County Public Health and supported by Dr. Angelia Mickle, Cedarville University Dean of the School of Nursing.

August 2, 2024 — While sitting in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), observing her newborn son and other premature babies fighting bravely for their lives, Melissa Gallagher was struck by the powerful truth the “these little ones were wonderfully made,” her words an echo of Psalm 139.

July 31, 2024 — A new men’s basketball coach with NCAA Division I experience has been hired by Cedarville University to lead the Yellow Jackets program. Rob Jones, most recently at Liberty University, has been selected as the next men’s basketball head coach at Cedarville.

July 31, 2024 — Insecurity in cyberspace is an international problem that has created mistrust in society and led to a growing need for security professionals who can provide online safety. Cedarville University is at the forefront of preparing future cybersecurity professionals through its partnership with the National Security Agency (NSA).