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New Director For Cedarville’S Center For Teaching And Learning, Mark D. Weinstein

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Robert McDole has been named the director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Cedarville University.

Cedarville Graduate Creates Popular Gospel Animations, Mark D. Weinstein

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A Cedarville University graduate is using his animation skills to make eye-catching videos online, and hundreds of thousands of people are taking notice. Chris Powers, a 2009 electronic media graduate, and founder of the Full of Eyes media ministry, has recently caught the attention of many with his beautifully-crafted, Gospel-centered animations.

Engineering Students Designing Refugee Shelter, Mark D. Weinstein

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As the humanitarian crisis in Syria continues to make international headlines, a senior mechanical engineering project at Cedarville University is confronting the refugee problem by designing an emergency shelter that can last for at least a year.

Cedarville University Receives Continued Accreditation From Hlc, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) officially continued the accreditation of Cedarville University during its December 12, 2016, meeting. The next reaffirmation of accreditation will be in 2026-27.

Wellness Fair Encourages People To “Get Moving”, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy are partnering with Cedarville’s athletic department to help the community “get moving” during the new year with the second annual “Couch to 5K” campaign. The campaign includes a wellness fair from 4:30-7 p.m. in the Stranahan Gymnasium during the women’s and men’s home basketball games on Jan. 5.

Cedarville Librarian Recognized As Top In Ohio, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s Julie Deardorff, M.L.I.S., director of collection services and associate professor of library science, has been awarded the Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award as the top academic librarian in the state of Ohio by the Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO).

Cedarville Experience Helps Creates Global News Story, Mark D. Weinstein

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A bride and groom’s first dance in the middle of stopped traffic has become a global news story covered by news outlets including CNN, ABC, Daily Mail, The Huffington Post and even a news station in Germany. Levi Curby, a 2015 Cedarville University broadcasting and digital media alumnus, and his brother, senior broadcasting and digital media major Caleb Curby, were the videographers for the wedding and captured the dance seen around the world.

Prescription Drug Abuse Motives Student-Run Call Center, Mark D. Weinstein

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Prescription Drug abuse is rampant in the United States. It’s a deadly issue that needs to be corrected, which is why Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy opened the Medication Therapy Management LLC Call Center.

The new Center is designed to educate patients about the proper way to use, prescription drugs. The Center was formed earlier this year, but officially opened in December with 5,000 patients from coast-to-coast.

Pharmacy Student Elected At Regional Meeting, Mark D. Weinstein

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Myriam Shaw Ojeda was recently selected to be a regional member-at-large for the American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP).

Ojeda, president-elect of Cedarville’s APhA-ASP chapter and second-year professional pharmacy student, will represent 25 pharmacy schools in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois and Kentucky (region 4).

Cedarville Theatre Production Receives Regional Recognition, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s fall theatre 2016 production, “Jane Eyre,” has won two Irene Ryan Certificates of Merit and two of its actors are being considered for national awards through the Kennedy Center.

Cedarville Top Christian College In Ohio For Grad Rate, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University continues to excel in key areas related to student success and satisfaction. Christian Universities Online (CUO), an independent online resource for prospective students of Christian higher education, ranked Cedarville as the number one Christian college or university in Ohio for overall graduation rate.

M.S.N. Grad Program Springs Forward, Mark D. Weinstein

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For the first time in its five-year history, Cedarville University’s School of Nursing will offer a spring start to its Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program in spring 2017.

Media Seek Professors For Expertise, Mark D. Weinstein

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When big stories hit the airwaves, statewide media are calling upon Cedarville University professors to interject their expertise so Ohio residents better understand the issues. And, with this happening at a regular rate, it’s a wonder how the professors from Cedarville’s history and government department teach their classes.

But they do.

During the first four months of the 2016-17 academic year, Cedarville faculty, staff—and some students—participated in 399 media interviews — an increase of 105 interviews from the same time one year earlier. And, the faculty from the history and government department handled 59 percent of the media work.

Plastic Bag Project Protects The Homeless, Mark D. Weinstein

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As southwest Ohio prepares for what could be a colder-than-normal winter, Cedarville University’s student government association (SGA) and global outreach office are coming alongside a ministry of Awaken Church in Columbus, Ohio, to gather plastic bags to be made into blankets for the homeless.

Cedarville Programming Team Qualifies For World Finals, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University computer science students Nathan Harold, Timothy Smith and Jon Easterday qualified for the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals. The pinnacle event for computer science students will be held May 20-25 in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Student Remembers Anniversary Of Life-Changing Accident, Mark D. Weinstein

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One year after a near-fatal accident with a semi-truck, sophomore AJ Ervin believes his experience has made him a better person. He wouldn’t change anything, if given the opportunity.

That’s an incredible statement from a 20-year-old who required assistance from emergency workers to survive the accident on Route 42. Ervin was placed in a medically induced coma at Miami Valley Hospital after suffering heavy brain damage in the December 2, 2015 accident. He returned to classes in August 2016.

Cedarville Alumnus Named Teacher Of The Year, Mark D. Weinstein

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Mark Peters has been named the 2016 Brevard County Teacher of the Year and the Space Coast Teacher of the Year. Peters works as a physical education and health teacher at Port Malabar Elementary in Palm Bay, Florida, where he has spent all 32 years of his career.

Peters graduated from Troy High School and Cedarville University (1981).

Xenia Students Benefit From New Education Approach, Mark D. Weinstein

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Through a new collaborative educational partnership with the Xenia community, Cedarville University is changing the way it prepares future teachers. And the immediate benefactor is Xenia City Schools.

The new teacher education program places teacher candidates and university professors in Xenia classrooms at the same time, allowing students to deepen their teaching skills, while also taking college courses. The program also assigns student teachers to elementary, middle and high schools for their field experience, while receiving college instruction at the same time.

Cedarville Students Mentor At-Risk Youth In Xenia, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University students are mentoring young people who need a second chance in life. Through a connection forged by Cedarville University’s Global Outreach office, college students are spending 90 minutes a week interacting and mentoring youth in the Greene County Juvenile Detention and Treatment Center in Xenia, Ohio.

Student-Run Radio Station Dedicates Newly Updated Studio, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s student-run radio station, Resound Radio, will dedicate its newly equipped studio on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. The event will be held in the lower level of the Stevens Student Center.

Orchestra’S Fall Concert Features “First And Last” Performances, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Cedarville University Orchestra will perform several engaging pieces during its annual fall concert on November 18, 2016, at 7 p.m. The concert will showcase three music faculty members with a world premier piece and a farewell performance.

Friendship Between Students, Residents Spark At Nursing Home, Mark D. Weinstein

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Students from Cedarville University’s psychology organization, Psi Kappa Theta (PKT), are serving the local community through a partnership with Greenewood Manor in Xenia, Ohio.

Five Professors Recognized For Excellence In Education, Mark D. Weinstein

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Five Cedarville University professors will be recognized in the December issue of the "Ohio Magazine" as “Excellence in Education” honorees. Each December, the publication recognizes faculty members across the state for their outstanding achievements in higher education.

The honorees include Rebecca Gryka, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences; Marc Clauson, Ph.D., professor of history and law; Mark Gathany, Ph.D., associate professor of biology; Tim Norman, Ph.D., professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering; and Michelle Wood, Ph.D., associate professor of English.

Student Pharmacists And Nurses Serve Veterans Together, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s Schools of Pharmacy and Nursing have joined forces to serve the veteran population in the Miami Valley. Students from both schools have formed an organization, the Veterans Outreach Committee, to treat and educate local veterans. The organization will hold its inaugural event on Nov. 14 from 6-8p.m. at the Veteran’s Day Summit in Xenia.

Cedarville Ranks No. 5 Among Midwestern Christian Universities, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University is one of the best Christian universities in the Midwest and the top Christian university in Ohio, according to Christian Universities Online (CUO), an independent online resource for students interested in Christian higher education. Cedarville comes in at No. 5 in CUO’s 2017 Midwest rankings.

Why Do Christmas Books Make Great Movies?, Mark D. Weinstein

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In a society where families are seemingly pulled apart on a daily basis, it’s encouraging to read stories of healthy family relationships. Perhaps, there’s no better time to hear of these stories than at Christmas.

So, when New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Donna VanLiere began work on her latest book, “The Christmas Town,” bringing family back into Christmas was her obvious theme. Especially since five of her holiday books, “The Christmas Shoes,” “The Christmas Blessing,” “The Christmas Hope,” “The Christmas Secret,” and “The Christmas Note” all became best-sellers and made into high-profile movies.

“The Christmas Town” was …

Veterans Honored At Annual Veterans Day Chapel, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University will honor the military at its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. in the Dixon Ministry Center. Representatives from all branches of the military will be recognized at the one-hour event. Maj. Gen. Dondi Costin, chief of chaplains for the United States Air Force, will be this year’s speaker.

Cedarville Ranked No. 3 Online College In The Nation, Mark D. Weinstein

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A recent ranking announced by the SR Education Group listed Cedarville University among the best online colleges in the country. In the 2017 Top Online Colleges ranking, Cedarville was listed No. 3 in the United States--and the best in Ohio.

Students Pack Shoeboxes For Operation Christmas Child, Mark D. Weinstein

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Starting a new ministry takes a significant amount of work, but for Cedarville University students Adrienne Krater and Claire Hoyt, taking part in a worldwide relief effort that brings hope and Christmas gifts to children makes all of the effort worthwhile. This fall, the two sophomores formed a new global outreach ministry on campus to support the work of Operation Christmas Child.

Columbus Start-Up Gourmet Ice Pops Exceeds Expectations, Mark D. Weinstein

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She may only be a few months removed from college life, but 2016 Cedarville University graduate Katie Wormald is taking on a job some wait years to inherit. She’s the Managing Partner of Nellie’s Natural Ice Pops, a startup company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.