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Mount Vernon Nazarene University was one of three sites chosen to host Pastors and Leaders Conference (PALCON) 2016. The three-day conference welcomed 421 participants and took place May 31 through June 2 and included educational workshops and seminars. PALCON is a gathering designed for clergy,

Sherry Shmidt was appointed the new campus chaplain for Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary (APNTS) , effective June 1. Shmidt, an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and a registered nurse, has served previously in the areas of guidance counseling, member care, and general health

NCN News compiled the following list of spring commencement reports from each of the Nazarene institutions of higher education on the USA/Canada Region: Ambrose University President: Gordon T. Smith Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Web: ambrose.edu Date of Graduation Exercises: April 28 and 30

Eastern Nazarene College Director of Athletics Brad Zarges announced Scott Polsgrove was hired as the head men's basketball coach. "It is with great excitement that we announce the addition of Scott Polsgrove as our new head men's basketball coach," Zargas said. "I have known Scott for more than 20

During the recent Nazarene Theological Seminary Board of Trustees meeting, Roger Hahn announced he will step down as dean of the faculty, effective July 1, 2017. Hahn will have served in this role for 15 years — the second longest tenure among the seven people who have been dean of the faculty. “The

Jim Wilcox, a beloved and respected English and journalism professor at Southern Nazarene University since 1979, passed away May 24. He was 63. Wilcox impacted thousands of students over the years who laughed with him and had great respect for him. He was a faculty sponsor of the SNU chapter of

Trevecca Nazarene University Athletic Director Mark Elliott announced the hire of Chad Hibdon as the next women's basketball coach for the Trojans. Hibdon replaces Gary Van Atta at the helm of the program. Van Atta, the winningest coach in Trevecca history, is now the head coach at the University of

Tim Green, who has served as chaplain for the past 25 years, will step down from that position at the end of the 2016-2017 academic year. Trevecca President Dan Boone selected Shawna Songer Gaines as the next chaplain. Gaines, an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, is a speaker, writer,

His name may be difficult to pronounce, but Stipe Miocic might be the most well-known student to walk the Trevecca Nazarene University campus. The former Trevecca baseball player is the new UFC heavyweight champion. He defeated Fabricio Werdum in Curitiba, Brazil, May 14 to win the title. The fight

The Eastern Nazarene College Athletic Department announced Jim Aller has chosen not to return as the head men's basketball coach and assistant athletic director at Eastern Nazarene College to pursue other opportunities. A search for his successor will begin immediately. Aller served as the Lions'