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Tuesday, May 19, 2026COTC Celebrates Spring Commencement with Milestone Achievements
HEADLINE: COTC Celebrates Spring Commencement with Milestone Achievements NEWARK, OHIO, MAY 14, 2026 — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) hosted a landmark commencement on May 8, honoring all graduates who completed their degree and/or certificate requirements in the spring 2026 semester. COTC President John M. Berry, PhD, presided over the ceremony, which featured the first graduating classes from the college’s respiratory therapy technology and RN to BSN programs. “They will send passionate, skilled
Tuesday, May 19, 2026MVNU celebrates 66th commencement, awards 565 diplomas
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news MAY 15, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: MVNU celebrates 66th commencement, awards 565 diplomas CUTLINES: MVNU_Graduation2026-Davey.jpg — Dr. Randall Davey, a member of the Pioneer Class as MVNU, speaks to the graduates during the 66th commencement ceremonies. Dr. Davey challenged them to “Be kind; be curious; and be loving.” (Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon Nazarene
Tuesday, May 19, 2026MVNU, Knox County Career Center partner to expand educational access
MAY 19, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU, Knox County Career Center partner to expand educational accessCUTLINE: MVNU_KCCC Gateway Signing.jpg — Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman, left, and Knox County Career Center Superintendent Kathy Greenich signed an agreement between the two institutions, recently. The agreement formalized a Gateway Partnership aimed at expanding access to higher education, strengthening workforce development and creating affordable academic
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026COTC’s Promise Programs Honored with Innovation of the Year Award
HEADLINE: COTC's Promise Programs Honored with Innovation of the Year AwardNEWARK, OHIO, MAY 18, 2026 --- Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recently earned a 2025-26 Innovation of the Year Award for the development of its Promise programs, through which students in its service region who exhibit financial need can receive free tuition. The award is presented by the League for Innovation in the Community College, an international nonprofit dedicated to encouraging and rewarding innovation in the
Tuesday, May 12, 2026Fredericktown educator receives MVNU Mentor Teacher Award
PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialist joshuddleston@mvnu.edu 740-397-9000, ext. 4344 www.mvnu.edu/news MAY 11, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: Fredericktown educator receives MVNU Mentor Teacher AwardCUTLINE: MVNU_Education Award.jpg — MVNU senior Aubree Bailey, left, nominated Fredericktown third-grade teacher Amber Parry, center, for the 2026 Mentor Teacher of the Year award, which is given annually by the MVNU Education Department. Dr. Elizabeth Napier, right, said
Monday, May 11, 2026Future nurses recognized for excellence at MVNU
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news APRIL 27, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: Future nurses recognized for excellence at MVNUCUTLINE: MVNU_Nursing.jpg — Thirteen MVNU students were inducted into the Rho Nu at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing during a recent ceremony. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Kristi Jordan, Malia Forbes, and Ariana Mast. In the second
Monday, May 11, 2026MVNU to host On Deck golf outing to support Cougar Baseball
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news April 29, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU to host On Deck golf outing to support Cougar Baseball MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Supporters of Mount Vernon Nazarene University Athletics have an opportunity to enjoy a day on the course while supporting Cougar baseball during the On Deck Golf Outing, to be held Monday, September 21, 2026, at New Albany Country Club.The outing will
Monday, May 11, 2026MVNU undergraduate researchers publish first peer-reviewed article from SPUR Program
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news May 7, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU undergraduate researchers publish first peer-reviewed article from SPUR ProgramCUTLINE: MVNU_Presentation.jpg — Dr. Luiz Oliveira, Associate Professor and Program Director for the MVNU Chemistry and Physics program, and student Jerhett Morehouse stand before their presentation which was completed as part of the University’s Summer
Monday, May 11, 2026MVNU Board extends Dr. Castleman’s contract through 2031
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news MAY 8, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU Board extends Dr. Castleman’s contract through 2031PHOTO: Dr. Carson Castleman MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Board of Trustees of Mount Vernon Nazarene University has unanimously reaffirmed its confidence in Dr. Carson Castleman, announcing a new four-year contract renewal that will extend his presidency through June 2031. The
