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Cedarville's Oberbrunner Highlights "Easy Ip" In Blockchain Talk, Mark D. Weinstein May 2024

Cedarville's Oberbrunner Highlights "Easy Ip" In Blockchain Talk, Mark D. Weinstein

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Dr. Kary Oberbrunner, the Berry chair of entrepreneurship at Cedarville University, will be speaking at the London Blockchain Conference on May 21-23. The international conference is expected to draw more than 12,000 participants.


Breaking Free: Student’S Life-Changing Experience In Jail Ministry, Mark D. Weinstein, Mark D. Weinstein May 2024

Breaking Free: Student’S Life-Changing Experience In Jail Ministry, Mark D. Weinstein, Mark D. Weinstein

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Taking the gospel to the ends of the earth, a Cedarville University student discovered her calling while sharing God’s love with those who need it the most — individuals incarcerated in an area jail. Marissa Lykins, a junior from Cincinnati, Ohio, found her passion through prison ministry.


Residence Halls Named To Honor Faithful Service Of 50-Year Faculty Members, Mark D. Weinstein May 2024

Residence Halls Named To Honor Faithful Service Of 50-Year Faculty Members, Mark D. Weinstein

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At its annual May meeting, Cedarville University’s board of trustees honored the service of several long-standing faculty members — 50 years or longer — by unanimously naming residential facilities after them. Trustees also approved the appointment of 10 new faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year and affirmed a new six-year pathway for its Doctor of Pharmacy program.


Award Of Excellence: Tecumseh Teacher Presented "Excellent Educator Award", Mark D. Weinstein May 2024

Award Of Excellence: Tecumseh Teacher Presented "Excellent Educator Award", Mark D. Weinstein

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The primary reward for educators is seeing students succeed, but occasionally they receive the accolades they greatly deserve. Cedarville University’s School of Education honored one long-time local teacher with the 2024 Excellent Educator of the Year Award.


Seniors Partner With Chick-Fil-A, Answers In Genesis, Mark D. Weinstein May 2024

Seniors Partner With Chick-Fil-A, Answers In Genesis, Mark D. Weinstein

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Equipping students for success is a goal of Cedarville University’s industrial and innovative design (IID) program, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. As the only program of its kind at any private Christian university in the nation, Cedarville’s IID program allows students to benefit from senior capstone projects with national brands, including Chick-fil-A and Answers in Genesis.


Cosmic Traffic Control For Cedarville Professor At Air Force Academy, Mark D. Weinstein May 2024

Cosmic Traffic Control For Cedarville Professor At Air Force Academy, Mark D. Weinstein

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With the number of satellites traveling around the Earth expected to increase by tens of thousands in the next decade, the work of scientists to properly locate these satellites is extremely important. At least that is the view of Dr. George Landon, professor of computer science at Cedarville University, who was recently named a fellow with the United States Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship.


Protecting Ideas: Cedarville's Dr. Oberbrunner Receives Patent, Mark D. Weinstein May 2024

Protecting Ideas: Cedarville's Dr. Oberbrunner Receives Patent, Mark D. Weinstein

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After years of strategically working on a method to protect intellectual property, Dr. Kary Oberbrunner, Berry chair of entrepreneurship at Cedarville University, received a patent for his Easy IP invention.


Cedarville Student Releases Her Debut Song, Mark D. Weinstein May 2024

Cedarville Student Releases Her Debut Song, Mark D. Weinstein

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The music of Motown in the mind of Soraya Ashleigh, a sophomore studying music at Cedarville University, is on display with the release of her first song, “Tattoos.” The suburban Detroit, Michigan, resident’s song is an expression of her musical abilities, and it taps into her experiences and emotions as a college student.


New, Innovative Health Care Program Available At Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein Apr 2024

New, Innovative Health Care Program Available At Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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Staying on the cutting edge, Cedarville University is launching a new concentration in the Master of Arts in Innovation beginning in August. The new health care innovation program is not yet widely offered at other universities, but it is in increasingly high demand.


It's A Historic Class: Cedarville's Class Of 2024 Establishes New Record, Mark D. Weinstein Apr 2024

It's A Historic Class: Cedarville's Class Of 2024 Establishes New Record, Mark D. Weinstein

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The largest graduating class will celebrate and reflect on their academic accomplishments during Cedarville University’s 128th commencement on Saturday, May 4. This class of 995 graduates is comprised of 846 undergraduate and 149 graduate students, and it represents a 4.6% increase from last year’s class.


Reaching New Depths With Cutting-Edge Underwater Robotics, Mark D. Weinstein Apr 2024

Reaching New Depths With Cutting-Edge Underwater Robotics, Mark D. Weinstein

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Every year, senior mechanical engineering students at Cedarville University complete a capstone project, a requirement before graduating. These projects allow the students to combine their book knowledge with practical skills they will use in their professional careers.


Unsung Hero: Cedarville Alumnus Shaping Christian Movie Industry, Mark D. Weinstein Apr 2024

Unsung Hero: Cedarville Alumnus Shaping Christian Movie Industry, Mark D. Weinstein

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“Unsung Hero” could be the next blockbuster Christian movie of our time. The movie releases in theaters nationwide on Friday, April 26, and is the story of the Smallbone family, which gave rise to Christian recording artists Rebecca St. James and For King and Country.


Top 1 Percent: World Treasury Bank Selects Cedarville Student For Internship, Mark D. Weinstein Apr 2024

Top 1 Percent: World Treasury Bank Selects Cedarville Student For Internship, Mark D. Weinstein

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What once felt like a dream slipping away has turned into an opportunity of a lifetime for Mayta. The college junior from Peru was awarded a summer internship with the World Bank Treasury in Washington, D.C. — a role he will begin on May 28, 2024.


Inspiring Generosity: Cedarville's Ibc Raises $6,300 For Homeless Outreach, Mark D. Weinstein Apr 2024

Inspiring Generosity: Cedarville's Ibc Raises $6,300 For Homeless Outreach, Mark D. Weinstein

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Seeing an opportunity to meet some needs in Dayton’s homeless community spurred Cedarville University’s Integrated Business Core (IBC) students to make an impact. The student business organization, through creating and selling its merchandise, donated $6,300 to Target Dayton Ministries on Saturday, March 30.


Junked Mercedes-Turned-Racing Car Ready For The Ultimate Driving Test, Mark D. Weinstein Apr 2024

Junked Mercedes-Turned-Racing Car Ready For The Ultimate Driving Test, Mark D. Weinstein

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Professor Jay Kinsinger and a team of senior mechanical engineering students from Cedarville University are gearing up for the Grassroots Motorsports $2,000 Challenge in Gainesville, Florida. The competition is set to take place on April 6-7.


Supermileage Team Seeking Win At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Mark D. Weinstein Apr 2024

Supermileage Team Seeking Win At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Mark D. Weinstein

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In an era where electric cars are gaining more interest among U.S. consumers, there’s still a place for gas-powered vehicles. That’s why Cedarville University has built a car that could get up to 2,000 miles to a gallon, which it will test in the weekend’s Shell Eco-Marathon Americas competition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The competition is from April 3-7.


Beyond The Finish Line: Cedarville's Marathon Camaraderie, Mark D. Weinstein Apr 2024

Beyond The Finish Line: Cedarville's Marathon Camaraderie, Mark D. Weinstein

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At Cedarville University, the bonds formed among students and faculty extend far beyond the classroom walls. Andrew McKay, resident director in Lawlor Hall, understands the value of relationships and is combining it with his passion for running — in the 57th annual Xenia Marathon on April 7. The run is sponsored by the Ohio River Road Runners Club.


Cedarville Grad Develops Skills, Writes Grant In Nurse Practitioner Fellowship, Mark D. Weinstein Apr 2024

Cedarville Grad Develops Skills, Writes Grant In Nurse Practitioner Fellowship, Mark D. Weinstein

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Nurse practitioner fellowships are rare. Andrea (VanMeter) Roberts, however, landed an internal medicine nurse practitioner fellowship with Marshall Health Internal Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia, that led to her securing a position in endocrinology at Rivers Health in Gallipolis, Ohio — her hometown.


Ford Motor Company Research Leads Cedarville Student To Doctoral Program, Mark D. Weinstein Apr 2024

Ford Motor Company Research Leads Cedarville Student To Doctoral Program, Mark D. Weinstein

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Reducing road noise through research that helps the Ford Motor Company better understand vibration absorbers drove Michael Kennedy to his full-ride scholarship at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.


Best-Selling Author Peter Schweizer To Speak At Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein Mar 2024

Best-Selling Author Peter Schweizer To Speak At Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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New York Times best-selling author Peter Schweizer will deliver a lecture at Cedarville University on Tuesday, April 2, in the Dixon Ministry Center Chapel. The free event will commence at 7 p.m. and is sponsored by the Young America's Foundation. It is being hosted by Cedarville University's Robert W. Plaster School of Business and the Center for Political Studies.


Marketing In The Real World, Mark D. Weinstein Mar 2024

Marketing In The Real World, Mark D. Weinstein

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When most people think of entrepreneurship, the first thing that comes to mind is the word “product.” Coming up with a product that is unique and creative can be challenging for future business owners.


New Org At Cedarville: Spreading The Light, Mark D. Weinstein Mar 2024

New Org At Cedarville: Spreading The Light, Mark D. Weinstein

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The pressure of academics and daily life makes it easy for college students to focus intensely on academic programs and, therefore, lose sight of people in difficult situations.

Several students from Cedarville University want to change this focus, which is why they started an organization — the Evangelism Org — that will encourage classmates and individuals to interact with the community.


A National Trend At Cedarville University: Starting With The End In Mind, Mark D. Weinstein Mar 2024

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.


Ambassador For One Bistro's Mission, Cedarville's Dick Walker Personified Service, Mark D. Weinstein Feb 2024

Ambassador For One Bistro's Mission, Cedarville's Dick Walker Personified Service, Mark D. Weinstein

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His legacy at Cedarville University is steeped in tradition and service through student life. Dick Walker worked at Cedarville University for 42 years — from 1970 to 2012 — but his work was more of a mission than a place to earn a paycheck. Dick Walker, 78, is being remembered after he passed away Friday, Feb. 9 at 9:20 pm surrounded by family. Walker is survived by his wife, Linda, and their two children, Scott (Valerie) and Tricia (Greg) Clark.


A Leader In Graduate Education: Cedarville Nursing Among Ohio’S Best, Mark D. Weinstein Feb 2024

A Leader In Graduate Education: Cedarville Nursing Among Ohio’S Best, Mark D. Weinstein

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Academic quality can be measured in various ways, including by graduation rates, career placement statistics or national rankings. Cedarville University’s graduate nursing program passes all those parameters, including the U.S. News and World Report ranking that was released today.


Champions In Ohio: Cedarville Forensics Team, Mark D. Weinstein Feb 2024

Champions In Ohio: Cedarville Forensics Team, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s forensics team came out on top at the Ohio Forensics Association Novice State Championship tournament on January 26-27 at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.


Jay Nordlinger To Speak On Conservatism At Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein Feb 2024

Jay Nordlinger To Speak On Conservatism At Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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On Monday, February 5, renowned journalist Jay Nordlinger will answer the question “What Is Conservatism?” in his address at Cedarville University.


Tuning Into Success: A Transformative Journey With K-Love, Mark D. Weinstein Feb 2024

Tuning Into Success: A Transformative Journey With K-Love, Mark D. Weinstein

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For a college student, securing an internship at a leading media outlet in the country is a big deal. Jair Mobley, a senior majoring in broadcasting, digital media and journalism at Cedarville University, worked the internship of his dreams this past summer with the Educational Media Foundation — the parent company of K-LOVE and Air1 radio networks.


From Trauma To Triumph: Professor Symbolizes Healing, Excellence, Mark D. Weinstein, Mark D. Weinstein Feb 2024

From Trauma To Triumph: Professor Symbolizes Healing, Excellence, Mark D. Weinstein, Mark D. Weinstein

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George Huff, professor of social work, was awarded the Evidence-Based Practice award by the Cedarville University School of Nursing. The award is based on Huff’s five decades of service in the social work profession.


A Unique Mission: From Air Force To College Classroom, Mark D. Weinstein Jan 2024

A Unique Mission: From Air Force To College Classroom, Mark D. Weinstein

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Dr. Jonathan Burson is a man of many talents. From serving 15 years in the U.S. Air Force to becoming a finance professor at Cedarville University, the 2000 Cedarville alumnus is living proof that God’s plans are bigger than what he could ever imagine.