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Ariel Foundation, a local nonprofit focused on improving the quality of life in Mount Vernon, gifted the property located at 104 S. Main St. to Mount Vernon Nazarene University. This space will house the university’s engineering program and a community makerspace, in partnership with Knox Labs. The

Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Henry W. Spaulding II announced the appointment of James Smith as vice president for Enrollment Management, which will take effect March 1. “James has become a key partner in our enrollment strategy,” Spaulding said. “I look forward to expanding the

Kevin Hughes was appointed dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, as current dean Ron Bolender announced his intention to retire from MVNU effective August 31. Bolender is completing a 33-year career with MVNU that includes implementing several

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is the first USA/Canada Nazarene university with all its ordination majors validated by the USA/Canada Regional Course of Study Advisory Committee according to the newly revised ability statements. The Course of Study Advisory Committee validates Church of the

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s two-year initiative, “I Will: The Campaign for MVNU,” had a goal to raise $11 million. Through alumni and friends, the goal has been surpassed with contributions totaling more than $16.8 million. The campaign began June 1, 2014, and ended May 31, 2016.

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,

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

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Department of Athletics announced Daniel Doan was selected as the new head coach of the men's and women's tennis programs. Doan is an MVNU graduate who will be the first head coach in the new era of the tennis program, which will be restarted as a club program

A ribbon cutting ceremony for The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel was held May 6 in downtown Mount Vernon to inaugurate the opening of the hotel to the general public. Hosted by the Knox County Chamber of Commerce and Ambassadors, the ceremonial red ribbon was cut by Mount Vernon Nazarene University

For the past two years, Mount Vernon Nazarene University has been in the midst of an $11 million comprehensive campaign, "I Will... The Campaign for MVNU." The campaign has five giving areas, one of which is Fund the Future. The goal for this portion of the campaign was 12 new endowments — a goal