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Prsa District Leadership Shows Strong Ohio Connection, Mark D. Weinstein

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When the Public Relations Society of America East Central District begins its 20^th year on January 1, 2024 its board of directors will have a distinct connection with the Buckeye State.

Former Cedarville Professor Directs Nursing School In Togo, Mark D. Weinstein

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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.

Romanian Immigrant Daughter Passionate About American Freedoms, Mark D. Weinstein

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Ruthy Gherasim, the daughter of two first-generation Romanian immigrants, cherishes her freedom to pursue her passion for a political career in Washington, D.C.

How Giving Tuesday Will Impact Cedarville University Students, Mark D. Weinstein

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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.

Row, Row, Row Your Boat Across The Atlantic Ocean, Mark D. Weinstein

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Imagine getting in a rowboat and paddling down a lazy river on a warm afternoon. It sounds like a relaxing way to enjoy the outdoors without a care in the world.

How about rowing a boat 3,000 miles in the Atlantic Ocean from the tip of Africa to Antigua?

That’s the adventure of the “Foar Brothers,” a team that consists of three of the Hamilton brothers—Timothy, Thomas, and Trent, and their nephew, Ben Clark. The oldest brother, Troy, was scheduled to be part of the team but a back injury sidelined him, so Clark took his place.

Making A Difference Is Focus Of New Police Officer, Mark D. Weinstein

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Kaley Aurand, a 2023 criminal justice graduate of Cedarville University, was sponsored by the Xenia Police Department (XPD) in the completion of her training at the police academy. Today, Aurand, who graduated from the five-month Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy at Sinclair Community College in November, is now a full-time police officer for the Xenia Police Department. She was sworn in on Monday, Nov. 27.

Samaritan's Purse Internship Strengthens Missions-Minded Student, Mark D. Weinstein

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As a young girl going on missions trips with her parents, Brianna Pacecca, senior civil engineering student from Largo, Florida, knew she wanted to be involved in missions. Seeing firsthand the need for the gospel worldwide has motivated Pacecca in her pursuit of this high calling.

Paid In Full: Pharmacy Student’S Path From Egypt To Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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Caroline Abdelmassih experienced a life-changing moment when she learned her college tuition to Cedarville University in Ohio was paid in full by a stranger. Growing up in Egypt, Abdelmassih knew it would be almost impossible to attend Cedarville’s School of Pharmacy.

Cedarville Professor Goes To Washington: Seeks Common Ground With White House Staff, Mark D. Weinstein

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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.

All In The Family: Parental Discount Helping Mom Earn Master's Degree, Mark D. Weinstein

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In large families, it’s not uncommon for siblings to be attending college at the same time. Even at the same university.

For Aileen Arreguin, a mother of two current Cedarville University students and a pair of alumni, this is certainly the case. But what is unique is that Arreguin is also a student at Cedarville — studying public health nursing in the university’s graduate school.

Courageous Marketer Bringing Life To Christian Movies, Mark D. Weinstein

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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.

Write On: Cedarville Student Secures Article In National Journal, Mark D. Weinstein

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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.

The New E-Mind: Thinking Like An Entrepreneur, Mark D. Weinstein

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Sometimes books come about in unusual ways. For Dr. Kary Oberbrunner, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author and the Berry chair of entrepreneurship at Cedarville University, the idea of writing his newest book — The E-Mind — came while cycling the highest paved mountain in the Alps, Col de l'Iseran.

Holiday Cheers On The Basketball Court, Mark D. Weinstein

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As students return from Thanksgiving break, the Cedarville University Christmas Tournament will be held to promote fellowship through basketball.

Nobel Peace Prize Colleague Speaking At Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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Earlier this year, Dr. Pierre Agostini of Ohio State University (OSU), won the Nobel Prize in Physics. On Thursday, Nov. 30, Dr. Louis Franklin DiMauro, a colleague of Agostini, will be speaking at Cedarville University’s Physics Colloquium at 4 p.m. in Engineering and Science Center Room 210.

Miss Michigan's Unexpected Turn: A Medical Mission Unveiled, Mark D. Weinstein

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Sierra Bognear was on the fast track to entertainment and modeling stardom. With a modeling contract with Nike in hand and after being crowned Miss Michigan, Bognear’s professional future was bright.

Ultra Lyte Running: From Summer Startups To Full-Fledged Business, Mark D. Weinstein

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Many students work summer jobs to fund their college experience. Aaron Perry decided to do something a little different — he created his own startup business.

Un Dubai Climate Conference Benefits Professor's Students, Mark D. Weinstein

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While most professors are gearing up for the end of the semester, Dr. Mark Gathany, a biology professor at Cedarville University who teaches environmental and ecology classes, will be attending the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, formally the UNFCCC COP28 – UN Framework Convention of Climate Change – Conference of Parties 28 (COP28) in Dubai, UAE, later next week. Gathany will attend the second week of the conference which takes place from November 28 through December 12.

Unlocking Careers: M.A.T. Students Land Premium Athletic Placements, Mark D. Weinstein

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Gaining real-world experience can set a college student’s career on a higher trajectory. Students in Cedarville University’s Master of Athletic Training program (M.A.T.) program are not just getting internship opportunities — they are securing positions with some of Ohio's most recognizable athletic programs.

Social Work Department To Have Its First Collaborative Event With Central State University, Mark D. Weinstein

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Bringing awareness to how social workers can effectively practice outside of the United States is the focus of a collaborative event between Central State University and Cedarville University.

A Miraculous Story Of A Family Restored, Mark D. Weinstein

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In east Los Angeles during an unusually harsh winter, a young man limped down the sidewalk alone, a light coat covering his shoulders, his feet bare and bloody. His hair was matted, and his skin was tainted with streaks of dirt.

Celebrating Christmas At Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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The most wonderful time of the year — Christmas — is quickly approaching and Cedarville University will begin its celebration with its traditional Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Stevens Student Center Lakeside Plaza. The ceremony will be free of charge and open to the public.

Christmas At Cedarville: How Student Leaders Spread Christmas Spirit, Mark D. Weinstein

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One week before Thanksgiving, on November 18, Cedarville University’s Stevens Student Center will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland. It’s clearly the most wonderful time of the year for Cedarville’s 5,000+ student body and is a transformation that takes 12 hours to complete.

Paid In Full: One Pharmacy Student’S Path To Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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Caroline Abdelmassih experienced a life-changing moment when she learned her college tuition to Cedarville University in Ohio was paid in full by a complete stranger. Growing up in Egypt, Abdelmassih knew it would be almost impossible to attend Cedarville’s School of Pharmacy.

Faith: The Foundation Of Law Enforcement, Mark D. Weinstein

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Derek Zelenka, a 2005 graduate of Cedarville University, works as a detective for the City of Brunswick Police in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, and as a hostage negotiator for the Southwest Enforcement Bureau SWAT team in greater Cleveland. Zelenka has worked as a school resource officer for the last eight years, and he also works in youth ministry at his local church.

Madrigal Choir Concert, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Madrigal Choir from Cedarville University will provide a concert on Monday, Nov. 13 in the Dixon Ministry Recital Hall. The concert, which begins at 5 p.m., is open to the public and free of charge.

Career Fair Prepares Nurses For Success, Mark D. Weinstein

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One hundred percent of nursing graduates from Cedarville University in 2022 were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Helping the graduates achieve this feat was the work of the career services office, which annually hosts a career fair for students pursuing a degree in nursing.

Phi Kappa Phi's Honor Benefits Education Students, Mark D. Weinstein

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Dr. Megan Brown, assistant professor of education at Cedarville University, was recently awarded a distinguished award and a $1,000 grant from Phi Kappa Phi, the oldest all-discipline honor society in the United States.

Worshipping The Creator At The Ark Encounter, Mark D. Weinstein

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One of the leading Christian college expos for middle and high school students—the Creation College Expo — will take place Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky. And, in the midst of the event leading worship will be Cedarville University’s Jubilate choir. The expo will connect more than 1,500 students in grades 7-12 with representatives from Christian colleges from across the country who adhere to biblical authority and teach young-earth creation. Students will also experience Bible history up close as they tour the Ark Encounter — a life-size representation of Noah’s Ark.

Celebrating 10 Years Of Bach’S Literacy, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s Department of Music and Worship and School of Education and Social Work is celebrating 10 years of its Bach’s Literacy Concert Series on Tuesday, Nov. 7, with two concerts in the Dixon Ministry Center’s Recital Hall. The free concerts, which are open to the public, take place at 2 and 3:30 p.m.