The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with the biennial Christmas Festival on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7:15 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce that it’s a proud 2024 recipient of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Recycling and Litter Prevention Grant. This grant is part of Ohio EPA’s waste management initiative in keeping America beautiful.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Homecoming was a whirlwind of celebration, kicking off with the Homecoming Chapel on Friday and culminating with the President’s Prayer Breakfast on Sunday morning. In between, alumni and friends were greeted with a plethora of activities that welcomed them home.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is thrilled to present “Bedtime Stories: As Told by Dad (Who Messed Them Up),” written by Ed Monk, with performances this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. in the Thorne Performance Hall of R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center.

Attention, baseball fans: Get ready for a memorable evening to support Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball on Jan. 18, 2025. This distinctive event will feature special guests Tim Belcher, a 14-year Major League Baseball veteran and proud MVNU alumnus; Tom Hamilton, the beloved voice of the Cleveland Guardians; and emcee Mark “The Shark” Howell from 97.1 The Fan.

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department will perform the annual Homecoming Concert on Saturday, Nov. 9, beginning at 1 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is pleased to present “Coloring My Resiliency,” featuring the artwork of MVNU alumnus Kimberly Rhyan and artist Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart. The exhibition is on display through Nov. 21.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce that it will host the 2024 Ohio Music Education Association District 10 Honors Choir Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2.

When Dr. Carson Castleman took the reins at Mount Vernon University on Oct. 2, 2023, the journey ahead was daunting yet full of potential. Since his election to the presidency on Aug. 11, 2023, he has spearheaded numerous strategic in

Mount Vernon Nazarene University president Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the hiring of Trey Schruff for the position of Executive Director of Enrollment Systems and Operations.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Brad Kochis as the new Chief Development Officer for the office of University Advancement.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Choral Union is beginning preparation for the 56th annual presentation of Handel's Messiah, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. MVNU is pleased to invite community members to sing with the students in this traditional performance.

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University community recently gathered for the annual University Dinner, a celebration honoring the significant contributions of faculty and staff. This event not only acknowledges long-term service and peer-nominated awards but also marks the official start of the academic year.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Robert Stanley as Vice President for University Relations and Strategic Partnerships, effective Sept. 1.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce its participation in AWS Academy, an Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS) program designed to provide a comprehensive, expert-developed cloud computing curriculum to higher education institutions. AWS Academy is integrated into MVNU’s International Executive Studies program, which began earlier this year.