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Jail Ministry Students Return In Person, Mark D. Weinstein

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Frustrated that they were unable to foster personal relations with inmates at the Clark County Jail because of restrictions implemented during COVID-19, Cedarville University’s Clark County Jail Ministry student chaplains found a way to minister to inmates. They began serving at Greene County Jail in Xenia, Ohio.

Pharmacy Professor’S Gift Continues Legacy Of Service, Mark D. Weinstein

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A retired professor who helped start the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy and her husband recently donated $10,000 to the school, supporting the school’s work of preparing the next generation of Christian pharmacists.

College Students' Designs May Transform Village, Mark D. Weinstein

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It started with some longtime local residents and a simple vision: beautify the village of Cedarville. Since March 2021, members of the Cedarville Revitalization Project have painted curbs, finished building-side stonework, cut brush and pulled weeds and even commissioned a mural.

A Second Chance To Dance After Life-Threatening Meningitis, Mark D. Weinstein

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When Cedarville University sophomore Hannah Bradley walked out on stage as the lead character in “Anne of Green Gables” this fall, it was a stark reminder that just a few years ago, she couldn’t even walk.

Professor’S Painting Becomes University's Christmas Card, Mark D. Weinstein

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Emeritus senior professor of music Dr. Chuck Clevenger is known around Cedarville University for his 33 dedicated years of service and his exceptional instruction in piano and composition. However, Clevenger is also a skilled artist, and with Cedarville’s upcoming Christmas card showcasing his artwork, the message is clear: Clevenger is a modern-day Renaissance man.

Student Business Donates All Proceeds To Local Nonprofit, Mark D. Weinstein

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In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells the parable of a good shepherd, who leaves his herd to go after the one stray sheep. One group of Cedarville University business students is selling a clothing line focused on reaching the one, selling merchandise off campus and donating all proceeds to One Bistro café in Xenia.

Cyber Operations Added To Stemm-Related Programs In Choose Ohio First Grants, Mark D. Weinstein

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Freshmen students pursuing degrees in STEMM-related academic programs at Cedarville University now have a new avenue to receive scholarships.

Rooting For Root Beer! Cedarville Friends Rate The Best, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University alumnus Matt Dearden considers himself a root beer connoisseur. Dearden, now associate vice president for enrollment management at Cedarville, runs “the world’s premier root beer rating website” with his friends Kevin Napp and Dave Stephens. Together, they are the Facebook-famous Root Beer Guys. Their website, featuring numerous reviews and a history of the drink, can be accessed at rootbeerguys.com/.

Cedarville Campaign Nearing $100 Million With Strong Giving Tuesday, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Cedarville University community, including alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends, responded to the national Giving Tuesday campaign earlier this week by contributing $706,507. The money from the Giving Tuesday initiative will be used for projects within the One Thousand Days Transformed campaign, with the majority going to support unrestricted student aid through The Cedarville Fund.

Best In Ohio In Athletic Training Competition, Mark D. Weinstein

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Students from Cedarville University’s athletic training program won the Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association (OATA) Annual Student Quiz Bowl on November 13 with 4,278.12 points. The Cedarville team defeated teams from Ohio State University (OSU) and Ohio University (OU) by more than 2,000 points in the final round.

Frozen Frogs May Hold Secret To Understanding Nerve Degeneration, Mark D. Weinstein

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Can frogs help scientists better understand how to delay nerve degeneration? Three professors from Cedarville University’s school of pharmacy and department of science and mathematics are coming together to try to answer that question.

Cedarville’S 21st Annual Christmas Concert On December 5, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University will host the 21^st annual Community Christmas Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Dixon Ministry Center. This event is free and open to the public. The concert will also be livestreamed.

Political Power: Intern Lands Capitol Hill Position, Mark D. Weinstein

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An unforeseeable promotion just transformed Sage Shower’s Washington, D.C., internship from unforgettable to irreplaceable.

Showers, a junior political science major at Cedarville University from Hammon, Oklahoma, has spent the last three months living, working and learning just down the street from the United States Capitol. Along with 14 Cedarville students accepted to the D.C. Semester, Showers is earning her public policy minor while gaining valuable internship experience.

A Family Effort: Former Cedarville Standout, Dad Volley Coaching Duties, Mark D. Weinstein

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For former Cedarville University standout Annie (Lohrenz) Hilden, volleyball has always been a family affair. But this year, she and her dad, Stuart Lohrenz, have joined forces as co-coaches at Annie’s alma mater, Rockford Christian School in Rockford, Illinois.

Climbing Higher: Engineers Ready To Launch Subscale Rocket, Mark D. Weinstein

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Students from the Cedarville University School of Engineering and Computer Science are set to compete for the first time in the NASA Student Launch competition this April. To prepare for the competition, team members plan to launch a subscale rocket in Cedarville on December 4, with plans for a few backup launch days the following week.

Pharmacy Ethics Textbook Tackles Moral Challenges, Mark D. Weinstein

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Pharmacists now have increased opportunities and responsibilities beyond dispensing drugs, which means they also have new ethical challenges to consider.

Record Number Of High Schoolers Enroll In College Classes, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University has experienced 15-consecutive years of record enrollment, and dual-credit high school students have become a growing part of the boom.

Professor Contributes To National Grief Counseling Curriculum, Mark D. Weinstein

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Melissa Brown, assistant professor of social work at Cedarville University, has a history of helping others process grief and is now sharing her expertise with a national audience.

Now Available: Reformation Commentary On Matthew, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Reformation Commentary on Scripture series will include a new volume on the Gospel of Matthew, compiled and edited by Cedarville professors Dr. Jason Lee and Dr. Billy Marsh. This newest addition, published by Intervarsity Press, is available for pre-order before its release on November 23.

Christmas In Cedarville Begins With Tree Lighting Program, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University will host its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 30. The event will run 7-7:30 p.m. and is open to the public free of charge. The event will also be livestreamed, beginning at 6:30 p.m., on cedarville.edu and the university's facebook site.

Battlefield Lessons Bring Civil War To Life, Mark D. Weinstein

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“Now turn and walk up this sunken road and imagine never setting foot on the ground because of how many of your comrades’ bodies had fallen.” Dr. Kevin Sims, senior professor of political science at Cedarville University, shared the scene from a different era as he directed his students along the infamous Sunken Road that was part of the Battle of Antietam in Maryland.

Serving At Food Bank Is Focus Of Cedarville Students, Mark D. Weinstein

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Students pursuing a degree in allied health can often be found in medical practices, training centers and on the sidelines at football games. But one Saturday a month, students from Cedarville University’s Allied Health Student Organization (AHSO) will be serving their community on the frontlines of the battle against food scarcity.

56 Years Of Impact: Beloved Cedarville Professor Retiring, Mark D. Weinstein

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In 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” debuted on network TV, becoming a holiday classic; the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was completed; the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson; and Dr. J. Murray Murdoch, distinguished professor of history and government, began his long and impactful career at Cedarville University.

National Security Agency: Cedarville Is A National Center Of Academic Excellence, Mark D. Weinstein

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After a thorough vetting process, the National Security Agency (NSA) has named Cedarville University a National Center of Academic Excellence (NCAE) in Cyber Defense. The designation is for 2021-2026 and is in addition to Cedarville’s previously awarded designation as a NCAE in Cyber Operations in 2018.

West Point: Up Next For Victorious Rotc Ranger Team, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Rangers team spent last weekend competing against some of the largest schools in the Midwest — Michigan State, Purdue, Ohio State, Notre Dame — and they came out on top.

Campus Activity Board Deck …Orating The Halls, Mark D. Weinstein

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On Friday, Nov.19, Cedarville’s campus activity board (CAB) will host an all-nighter to decorate the Stevens Student Center (SSC), Dixon Ministry Center (DMC) Lobby, Center for Biblical and Theological Studies (BTS) and Chick-fil-A. More than 120 students and staff on Cedarville’s Campus Experience teams will contribute to the night-long effort.

4th-Grade Letter Leads To Dream College, Mark D. Weinstein

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Wenig, a senior social work major from Marion, Ohio, wrote a letter to Cedarville when she was in fourth grade for a class project. Her teacher asked the class to reach out to colleges and universities as a part of a writing activity, and Wenig found Cedarville after a simple Google search of “Christian colleges in Ohio.”

Cedarville Magazine, Fall 2021: One Thousand Days Transformed, Cedarville University

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Professors Present Research On Biblical Racial Reconciliation, Mark D. Weinstein

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Dr. Kevin Jones, dean of the school of education and assistant professor of education, and Dr. Mark Owens, assistant professor of New Testament theology, will present their paper “Bound Together in Perfect Harmony: Pursuing Racial Reconciliation through Colossians 3:12-17" at the three-day Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 18.

Professor Contributes To National Grief Counseling Curriculum, Mark D. Weinstein

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Melissa Brown, assistant professor of social work at Cedarville University, has a history of helping others process grief and is now sharing her expertise with a national audience.