![458-C-BiologyRanking Cedarville student looking at a petri dish.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2019/458-c-biologyranking.jpg?sfvrsn=41020690_0)
Biology Program Ranked in Top 10
Customizable study opportunities, a 13-to-1 student to faculty ratio and a high first-year retention rate were cited as outstanding aspects of the Cedarville program.
![459-C-AdoptionFullCircle Justin Ben and his family](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2019/459-c-adoptionfullcircle.jpg?sfvrsn=56d97f55_0)
Albanian Adoption Story Comes Full Circle
Justin Ben's life began in Albania, but has led him to the place where the journey to adoption started.
![457-C-RufusMathew Cedarville University freshman class president Rufus Mathew](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2019/457-c-rufusmathew.jpg?sfvrsn=da9994bd_0)
Inventor and UN Ambassador Wins Freshman Class Presidency
Computer engineering student is also a world traveler.
![455-C-Octopusbook 2012 Cedarville University industrial design grad Gabe Pyle is making a splash with his children's book, "Fourteen Animals (That Are Definitely Not an Octopus).”](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2019/455-c-octopusbook.jpg?sfvrsn=726c6c8e_0)
Definitely Not An Octopus: Book Makes a Splash
2012 Industrial Design grad making waves with children's book.
![456-C-ForbesRanking Cedarville University received high marks in a ranking by Forbes](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2019/456-c-forbesranking.jpg?sfvrsn=1525395d_0)
Forbes Names Cedarville a Top Ohio School
Cedarville also scored high in categories for private, Midwest, and liberal arts colleges.
![454-C-9Marks Dr. Mark Dever, founder and president of 9Marks, pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2019/454-c-9marks.jpg?sfvrsn=76f24574_0)
Mark Dever Speaking at 9Marks Conference
This year's conference theme is discipleship and growth.
![453-C-SocratesintheCornfields "Socrates in the Cornfields" apologetics event at Cedarville University will feature Dr. Dan DeWitt.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2019/453-c-socratesinthecornfields.jpg?sfvrsn=8b472c1d_0)
“Socrates in the Cornfields” Encourages Faith Conversations
Apologetics event will teach participants how to have meaningful and rigorous faith conversations.
![452-C-KevinJones Dr. Kevin Jones from Boyce College in Louisville, Kentucky will speak at Cedarville October 23](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2019/452-c-kevinjones.jpg?sfvrsn=66971eb2_0)
Boyce College Dean and Professor Speaking in Chapel
Dr. Kevin Jones has co-edited a book on racism and is a research fellow for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention.
![451-C-YearsofService Cedarville University faculty and staff honored for five years' service](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2019/451-c-yearsofservice.jpg?sfvrsn=8045355a_0)
Dedication: 84 Faculty and Staff Members Honored
Dr. Paul Dixon and Dr. Barbara Loach honored for 40 years' service to Cedarville University.
![450-C-FittobeTied Save Your Marriage Before It Starts logo](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2019/450-c-fittobetied.jpg?sfvrsn=eec1154f_0)
Compatibility Crucial to Sweetest Success
Assessment is the newest element of on-campus ministry for engaged and dating couples.
![449-C-CRBT Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2019/449-c-crbt.jpg?sfvrsn=a627a003_0)
Civil Rights History Immersion
2,000-mile journey over five days will visit the iconic sites of the Civil Rights movement.
![447-C-NewResidenceHall Artist's rendering of Cedarville's new residence hall slated for opening fall 2020.](https://www.cedarville.edu/images/default-source/campus-news/news/2019/447-c-newresidencehall.jpg?sfvrsn=b3347330_0)
New Residence Hall Slated for 2020 Opening
Approximately 300-bed facility being built debt free.