![dick walker 858 Dick Walker.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/dick-walker-858.jpg?sfvrsn=ecbb5c92_1)
Dick Walker: A Life Well Lived
February 10, 2024 — His legacy at Cedarville University is steeped in tradition and student life. Dick Walker worked at Cedarville University for 42 years — from 1970 to 2012 — but his work was more of a mission than a place to earn a paycheck.
![Melissa Brown and Joey 858 Melissa and Joey Brown.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/melissa-brown-and-joey-858.jpg?sfvrsn=40138291_1)
A Humble Journey of Love
February 9, 2024 — In the realm of social work, Melissa Brown faces the complexities of life head-on, witnessing struggles that occasionally touch her heart. Yet, it's her servant’s heart and unwavering faith in Jesus that serve as guiding lights, leading her to care for others through simple gestures — a conversation, a hug, or a prayer.
![School of Nursing 858 A Cedarville Nursing Student in her clinical experience.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/school-of-nursing-858.jpg?sfvrsn=93f1a5ae_1)
U.S. News: M.S.N. Among Ohio's Best
February 7, 2024 — Academic quality can be measured in various ways, including by graduation rates, career placement statistics or national rankings. Cedarville University’s graduate nursing program passes all those parameters, including the U.S. News and World Report ranking that was released today.
![george huff rehab 858 George Huff Rehabilitates from a serious bicycle injury.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/george-huff-rehab-858.jpg?sfvrsn=16aae56_1)
From Trauma to Triumph
February 6, 2024 — George Huff, professor of social work, was awarded the Evidence-Based Practice award by the Cedarville University School of Nursing. The award is based on Huff’s five decades of service in the social work profession.
![Jay Nordlinger 858 Jay Nordlinger.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/jay-nordlinger-858.jpg?sfvrsn=94ed08f8_1)
What is Conservatism?
February 5, 2024 — Renowned journalist Jay Nordlinger will answer the question “What Is Conservatism?” in his address at Cedarville University on Monday, Feb. 5. Nordlinger will be speaking at 7:30 p.m. in the DeVries Theatre.
![Scott Mills 858 Scott Mills.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2023/scott-mills-858.jpg?sfvrsn=e1867d2d_1)
Courageous Marketer Brings Life to Christian Movies
February 2, 2024 — The success of a motion picture is often dependent on a quality storyline, impactful themes, good acting and effective marketing. Scott Mills, a film marketer with Engage Media Partners, is confident that his firm’s most recent work on “Journey to Bethlehem” will help it become a holiday hit and a testament to the power of the new wave of Christian filmmaking.
![Jair Mobley at K-LOVE 858 Jair Mobley at K-LOVE Internship.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/jair-mobley-at-k-love-858.jpg?sfvrsn=af12679d_1)
Tuning Into Success at K-LOVE Internship
February 1, 2024 — For a college student, securing an internship at a leading media outlet in the country is a big deal. Jair Mobley, a senior majoring in broadcasting, digital media and journalism, worked the internship of his dreams this past summer with the Educational Media Foundation--the parent company of K-LOVE and Air1 radio networks.
![Burson scholar photo 858 Thad Burson in Oxford.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/burson-scholar-photo-858.jpg?sfvrsn=435ebc4b_1)
Cedarville's Gilman Scholar Takes on Oxford
February 1, 2024 — In February 2022, Thad Burson didn’t fully believe studying abroad was going to be an option. Now, a year later, as the recipient of the State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, he is studying foreign policy at the University of Oxford in Oxford, England.
![Founders 858 Founders Hall at Cedarville University.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/founders-858.jpg?sfvrsn=5da13230_1)
$6.1 M Estate Gift Brings Campaign to $155.5 M
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.
![Phil and Pam Black Phil and Pam Black](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/phil-and-pam-black.jpg?sfvrsn=1744ea39_1)
Generosity Unleashed Through $220K Gift
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.
![Eve Welhener 858 Eve Welhener.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/eve-welhener-858.jpg?sfvrsn=2044721f_1)
Sweet Redemption: Student Turns Challenges into Cookie Creations
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.
![Steve Meacham Discusses a Current Cold Case 858 Professor Steve Meacham.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/steve-meacham-discusses-a-current-cold-case-858.jpg?sfvrsn=700ede66_1)
Beyond Textbooks: Students Analyze Real Cold Case
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.
![cyber security 858 Dr. Keith Shomper with cybersecurity students.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/cyber-security-858.jpg?sfvrsn=49fd020_1)
Empowering Cybersecurity with New Certifications
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.
![shane and shane 858jpg Shane & Shane.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/shane-and-shane-858jpg.jpg?sfvrsn=73937038_1)
Shane & Shane Headline Worship 4:24 Conference
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.
![Mock Trial Team 858 The Mock Trial Team.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/mock-trial-team-858.jpg?sfvrsn=6ae28864_1)
A Standout Performance
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.
![Sierra Bognear 858 Sierra Bognear--Miss Michigan.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2023/sierra-bognear-858.jpg?sfvrsn=b79e1d9e_1)
Perceived by Glamour; Driven by Christ
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.
![Grace Norman Paris 858 Grace Norman running in Paris.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/grace-norman-paris-858.jpg?sfvrsn=f38e9191_1)
"Amazing Grace" Preparing for Summer Olympics
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.
![Carotid artery device 858 Dr. Tim Norman with alumni.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2023/carotid-artery-device-858.jpg?sfvrsn=4b34fe1f_1)
New Device: Saving Lives in Seconds
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.
![Greg Thompson flight 858 Greg Thompson.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2024/greg-thompson-flight-858.jpg?sfvrsn=3ca0aecb_1)
Courage, Commitment and Courtroom Brilliance
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.
![2122001-C-Cedarville-Stories-Repodcast-Frank-Jenista Mark Weinstein and Frank Jenista](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2021/2122001-c-cedarville-stories-repodcast-frank-jenista.jpg?sfvrsn=b9262952_3)
From Cedarville to U.S. Diplomat
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.
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