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A National Trend At Cedarville University: Starting With The End In Mind, Mark D. Weinstein

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According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, Cedarville University's 98.7% career outcome rate--a statistic that represents recent graduates securing a position or graduate school within six months of graduation--is 13% higher than the national average. This data indicates how well Cedarville graduates are prepared by their professors and the overall Cedarville experience. The career outcome rate is determined by a survey of the most recent graduating class.

A Ouachita Story Comes Full Circle, Jana Hardage, Ouachita News Bureau

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God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good. I was fortunate to grow up in a home where we were taught about Jesus and grew to love Him. My parents are both pillars of faith in the foundation of my life, and for that I am grateful.

Ouachita To Honor 364 Graduates May 8 At Cliff Harris Stadium, Rachel Gaddis, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 134^th Commencement honoring the class of 2021 on Saturday, May 8, at 9:30 a.m. in Cliff Harris Stadium on Ouachita’s campus. The ceremony will honor 364 graduates earning Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Associate of Arts degrees, with seven students receiving Ouachita’s first ever post-baccalaureate certificates for dietetic internship.

The gates to Cliff Harris Stadium open at 8 a.m. for guests, and guests must have a ticket to enter. Guest seating will be limited to allow for physical distancing due …

Nursing Students Are Graduating In Record Numbers, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s class of 2021 nursing department is setting new records with pins and hoods.

Ouachita Reports 97% Career Outcomes Rate For Graduates In The Midst Of The Pandemic, Rachel Gaddis, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University announced a 97% career outcomes rate for its 2020 graduating class, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The percentage exceeds this year’s national average of 86% reported by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Also referred to as a placement rate, career outcomes rate is the percentage of graduates who are working full or part-time or attending graduate school within six months of graduation. Of Ouachita’s 97% career outcomes rate, 30% are currently continuing their education in graduate or professional school.

Pomp And Circumstance In A Box: 2020 Grads Receiving More Than A Diploma, Mark D. Weinstein

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Although Cedarville University’s class of 2020 didn’t enjoy the normal graduation festivities because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the university wanted to think outside of the box with a special way to celebrate its graduates.

Cedarville University Honors 2020 Graduates With Online Program, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University used social media to honor its Class of 2020 graduates with a special program that aired on Facebook and the University's website today at 10 am. According to a report submitted to the PR office, 834 students were conferred undergraduate and graduate degrees in the program that lasted approximately one hour.

Grads Exceeding National Average With Good Career Opportunities, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s class of 2020 was prepared for success even in the midst of a global pandemic.

Class Of 2019 Finding Jobs At Record Rate, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s class of 2019 was prepared for success, and the statistics prove it. Cedarville’s First Destination Survey results show that 98.5% of Cedarville’s 2019 graduates were employed or attending graduate school six months after commencement.

College Prepares Its Graduates For Success, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University is preparing its graduates for success. According to the recent First Destination survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 98.3 percent of the class of 2018 are employed or attending graduate school.

Pharmacy Grads Far Surpass National Average On Naplex, Mark D. Weinstein

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The 2018 class of Cedarville University Doctor of Pharmacy graduates has achieved a 96.77 percent pass rate on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), exceeding the national average.

775 Graduates Are Prepared For Impactful Service, Mark D. Weinstein

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This year, 775 students received degrees during Cedarville University’s 122nd annual commencement, held May 5, in the Doden Field House.

Cedarville’S Class Of 2017 Continues Outstanding Post-Graduation Success, Mark D. Weinstein

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Recent data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) indicates Cedarville University graduates continue to achieve high rates of employment or graduate school enrollment after graduation. According to the report, 97.5 percent of Cedarville’s 2017 graduates were either employed or attending graduate school.

Record-Breaking Commencement Includes 21-Year Journey, Mark D. Weinstein

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A record-breaking 796 students received degrees during Cedarville University’s 121st commencement on May 6. The largest graduating class in Cedarville’s history, comprised of 703 undergraduate students and 93 graduate students, represented every academic department and had students from 42 states and 15 countries.

2017 Graduates Prepared To Lead Kosovo Internship Program, Mark D. Weinstein

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After graduation, some Cedarville University students take what they have learned to different parts of the country. Three 2017 graduates, Liss Fanizzi, Cassy Padilla and Mikaila Conforti, will take their education to Kosovo to serve as interns at the Kosovo Leadership Academy (KLA) in Mitrovica, Kosovo.

"97%" Is One Reason Students Select Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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A recent survey of Cedarville University’s class of 2016 showed that 97 percent of the graduating class was employed or attending graduate school within six months of finishing their studies.

Mistbox Technology Created By Cedarville Engineers, Mark D. Weinstein

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In just one year, a pair of Cedarville University alumni have seen their startup company reach new heights. Andrew Parks and Josh Teekell, 2007 mechanical engineering graduates and developers of Mistbox, signed an agreement with Lowe’s that allows the home improvement stores to sell their product — a device that makes air conditioners more efficient.

The Mistbox attaches to central air conditioning units and cools the outside air temperature before it enters the air conditioning unit. This process helps consumers save up to 30 percent on cooling costs, while also reducing its carbon footprint.

Inaugural Hooding Ceremony For Doctor Of Pharmacy Grads, Mark D. Weinstein

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After a decade of planning, transformation and growth, the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy will recognize its first Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) graduates during a hooding ceremony on Friday, May 6, at 10 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville.

Psychology Graduates Receive Prestigious Internships At Boston Children's And Nationwide Children's, Mark D. Weinstein

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According to a study from the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Center (APPIC), doctoral candidates in the field of psychology often have difficulty obtaining the necessary internship placement to complete their studies.

But two Cedarville University graduates have bucked that trend by obtaining prestigious internships at two of the top children’s hospitals in the nation.

Kettering Health Network, Jpmorgan Chase Turn To Cedarville, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University has become a pipeline for Kettering Health Network (KHN) and JPMorgan Chase, as both organizations are set to add several Cedarville graduates to their team following the end of the current academic year.

Love Triumphs Over Racism In Woodlawn, Mark D. Weinstein

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The movie “Woodlawn” opens October 16 in theaters nationwide, telling the true story of how love and unity overcame hate and division in the early 1970s in Birmingham, Alabama. The story follows football player Tony Nathan and fellow African-American students as they struggled for acceptance after the integration of Woodlawn High School in 1973.

The movie, directed and produced by Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin, includes the work of several Cedarville University graduates. The Erwin brothers also produced “Moms’ Night Out” and “October Baby.”

Parker Adams and his wife, Kara (West) Adams, both 2014 graduates of Cedarville, along with Ben …

100 Percent Of Industrial And Innovative Design Grads Making A Difference, Mark D. Weinstein

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Industrial and Innovative Design (IID) graduates from Cedarville University have demonstrated their ability to put their education into practice. Since its beginning in 2012, the program has grown from three students to 90 — and there is hope for continued growth with the success of each graduate.

Currently, the department has a 100 percent graduation rate and graduates are finding employment with some of the nation's top companies. Recent graduates have been hired by Honda, Continental Office Environments, Integrated Packaging Machinery, Worthington Christian Schools and Verbarg’s Furniture & Design.

Excellence On Display With Fulbright Scholar, Visually Impaired Student At 119th Commencement, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University will hold its 119th commencement on Saturday, May 2, with 745 students earning undergraduate or graduate degrees. The event will be held in the Doden Field House beginning at 10 a.m. Dr. Thomas White, president, will deliver the commencement address.

Of the graduates, 702 are from the undergraduate program. The 43 graduate students completed degrees in Master of Ministry, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, and Master of Science in Nursing. Next year Cedarville will award degrees for the first time to its Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Cedarville Graduates Excel On Cpa Exam, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University accounting graduates continue to perform exceptionally well on the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. According to results from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), Cedarville University students secured a 77 percent pass rate on their first attempt.

The pass rate is significantly higher than the 50 percent national pass rate. According to NASBA, Cedarville ranks seventh among all small college/universities in the nation and number 25 among 776 universities nationwide putting Cedarville graduates into the top 4% of all accounting programs nationwide.

Cedarville Education Trending Toward 100% Career Placement, Mark D. Weinstein

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Why do students attend college? They want to be prepared for a successful career. Their parents agree.

But in a very competitive world, college students are finding it increasingly difficult to secure their first job—even with high academic honors and substantial internship experience on their resumes.

So, why do students from Cedarville University gain a competitive advantage? For Jeff Reep, director of career services at Cedarville University, it comes down to two primary factors: students are excelling in an academic rigorous environment and the intentional focus of career preparation by the students as freshmen. The combination sets Cedarville students on …

Cedarville University Education Helps Graduates With Earning Power, Cedarville University

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The Educate to Career (ETC) College Rankings Index – an outcomes-based college ranking of 1,222 colleges and universities--was released in April and Cedarville University received the highest rating among Southwest Ohio universities. Cedarville is also ranked 13th in Ohio.

Record-Size Class To Graduate From Cedarville, Jenni Hodges

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Cedarville University’s largest-ever class will graduate May 3, with 717 undergraduates receiving diplomas. President Thomas White will deliver his first address for the 118th commencement ceremony, held at 10 a.m. in the Doden Field House.

Ouachita To Hold 2014 Spring Commencement Service May 10, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 127th spring commencement exercises on Saturday, May 10, at 9:30 a.m. on the front lawn of the university's historic Cone-Bottoms Hall. The ceremony will honor 357 graduates earning degrees including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education degrees.

Accounting Graduates Achieve Highest Pass Rate In Ohio, Emily Finlay

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Cedarville University accounting graduates had the highest pass rate among Ohio colleges and universities on the 2013 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, according to a report released by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).