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MVNU celebrates Arbor Day with tree plantings in the Quad
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news April 24, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU celebrates Arbor Day with tree plantings in the QuadCUTLINES: MVNU_Arbor Day Adkins.jpg — Doug and Jennifer Adkins break the ground during a tree planting in memory of their son, Ethan, during Blue-Green Day festivities on Tuesday at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. The planting was one of three done in celebration of Arbor Day.
MVNU Music Ensembles to present final concert of the year
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news April 23, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU Music Ensembles to present final concert of the yearCUTLINE: MVNU_Ensembles.jpg — The MVNU Music Department ensembles combine to perform during a concert during Homecoming in November. All of the ensembles will join together for a school year-ending concert on Saturday, May 2, in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. (Photo courtesy
25 Years of Learning: Esther Jetter Preschool celebrates milestone
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news APRIL 21, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: 25 Years of Learning: Esther Jetter Preschool celebrates milestoneCUTLINE: MVNU_Esther Jetter.jpg — Esther Jetter Preschool Director Kelly Gumm teaches students in the Pre-Kindergarten class about the life cycle of the butterfly recently. The preschool, which is on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, is celebrating 25 years
MVNU presents 2026 Faith Days with the Columbus Clippers
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news April 17, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU presents 2026 Faith Days with the Columbus Clippers MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Looking for a great night out this summer? Mount Vernon Nazarene University invites you to Faith Days at Huntington Park — a series of special evenings with the Columbus Clippers where MVNU fans of all backgrounds can come together for fun, community, and
MVNU’s Una Voce Chamber Choir to perform at Quarry Chapel
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/newsApril 15, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU’s Una Voce Chamber Choir to perform at Quarry ChapelCUTLINE: MVNU_Una Voce.jpg — Members of Mount VernonNazarene University’s Una Voce Chamber Choir perform during a concert this past fall. Una Voce will perform a free concert at Quarry Chapel on Saturday, April 25, at 11 a.m. (Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon Nazarene
MVNU honors Gotschall and Baker
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston Communications Specialist 740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news April 8, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: MVNU honors Gotschall and BakerCUTLINE: MVNU_Excellence_April2026.jpg — Mount Vernon Nazarene University honored Jennifer Gotschall and David Baker at the Excellence in the Call awards reception on Wednesday morning for their dedication to MVNU’s mission. Pictured, from left, are MVNU President Dr. Carson Castleman; Gotschall; and Rev. Dave Mills, Vice
MVNU to Host Kwibuka 32
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news April 6, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU to Host Kwibuka 32LOGO: MVNU_Kwibuka32.jpg MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) will host Kwibuka 32, an annual commemoration honoring the victims and survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Foster Hall at Ariel Arena. The event,
