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Students at Cedarville University have been named to the Dean's Honor List for the Spring 2026 semester. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Students at Cedarville University have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.50 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

As colleges nationwide search for better ways to support student mental health, an interdisciplinary team of Cedarville University student researchers is contributing to the conversation through the Mind-Body Study, a long-term project examining how daily habits affect emotional health and academic performance. Led by Dr. Chao Liu, associate professor of psychology, the team presented a professional development seminar at the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference in Chicago in April, explaining its research methodology and highlighting early findings. Dr. Haisong Ye, an instructional designer at Cedarville's Center for Teaching and Learning, provided technical support in developing the data collection framework and also contributed to the seminar presentation.

As she crossed the stage to receive her diploma from Cedarville University in May, Olivia "Ms. L" Luckhaupt embodied a powerful message she now shares with her future students: Disabilities are not limitations but catalysts to perseverance, resilience and purpose. Luckhaupt, a special education graduate from West Chester, Ohio, has seen her life transformed through personal injury into a platform for advocacy, inclusive education and disability awareness. Born with cataracts, a condition more commonly associated with older adults, she faced significant visual challenges from infancy.

Churches looking to grow often depend on strong leadership development, volunteer training and discipleship, ministry areas where women frequently serve. Recent Cedarville University graduate Molly Miller will step into one of those roles through a yearlong residency at Traders Point Christian Church in the Indianapolis area. Leadership Development Prepares Women for Ministry and Church Planting Her upcoming residency places her in leadership development, a ministry area that helps equip staff members and volunteers and has become central to her long-term goal of serving in church planting.

Cedarville University's Model United Nations team received the Outstanding Delegation award, the conference's highest honor, at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City, the world's largest international Model UN competition. Cedarville students represented Jamaica at National Model United Nations in New York City From March 28 to April 2, the team represented Jamaica in the conference, taking part in immersive diplomatic experiences that included visits to the U.N. Security Council and U.N. General Assembly. Team members also met with ambassadors from the United States and Jamaica and observed a U.N. Security Council session on the ongoing Israel-United States war with Iran.

Cedarville nursing students are now able to join Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society of nurses, after Cedarville University's School of Nursing joined the organization's Zeta Phi at-large chapter in March. By joining Wittenberg University, Kettering College and Wright State University in the Zeta Phi at-large chapter, Cedarville students have gained access to continuing education events, international networking opportunities and job connections that can last long after graduation.

Cedarville University students have become published authors, using digital publishing and personal branding strategies to expand their professional reach. As part of a personal branding course taught by professors Daniel D. Fultz and Kary Oberbrunner, the students authored e-books and published them through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. "When you write a book, it increases your brand value," said Oberbrunner. "About 82% of the population dreams of writing a book, and sadly, less than 1% of those who want to ever do. It's difficult to sit down, put your thoughts into words and publish a book."

At a time when many young readers gravitate toward fantasy, dystopian fiction or romance, Peyton Korte of Cincinnati, a freshman at Cedarville University, chose a far less common path: Christian Western historical fiction. Peyton Korte's Novel Draws on Faith, Family, and the American West For Korte, that choice was personal. His book, "The Cyclical Cycle," follows John Calmouth, a 14-year-old cowboy living in the Territory of Montana in 1874. After his father dies of typhoid fever, John must leave school, find work and help support his family. Along the way, he faces setbacks and responsibilities that force him to grow up quickly while holding firmly to his faith.

Serving individuals with disabilities at Camp Echoing Hills gave Cedarville students Danika Swartz and Joella Bandi a deeper understanding of dignity, patience and compassion. For Bandi, the experience also helped confirm a future in health care. Camp Echoing Hills is an Ohio nonprofit that hosts camps and respite weekends for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. While there, campers participate in favorite activities like archery, axe throwing, movie nights and talent shows.

For students pursuing higher education, the choice is not always between one school and another. Sometimes, it is between continuing their education or staying rooted in the responsibilities and relationships that matter most. Cedarville Online Makes It Possible to Pursue a Degree Without Leaving Home As Cedarville University expands its education offerings, students are discovering they do not have to compromise their educational goals to meet personal responsibilities. For junior Zach Erway, Cedarville's online finance program made it possible to pursue a degree while remaining present in his marriage, church, and in the life he is building in Swanzey, New Hampshire.

As osteoarthritis continues to limit mobility and quality of life for millions of older adults, Cedarville University researchers are contributing to the search for effective treatment that may help slow the disease progression. What osteoarthritis is and why researchers are studying joint health supplements Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease caused by the breakdown of cartilage, leading to painful bone-on-bone friction. The condition is commonly associated with joint injury, repetitive use and obesity, and it most often affects the knees, hips and hands.

CEDARVILLE, OHIO - Live sports coverage leaves little room for hesitation: Reporters must observe, interview and write on deadline, often within hours. That is the kind of experience Cedarville University Emily Tuttle, a broadcasting, digital media and journalism major, is building as she heads into a summer internship with the Rockford Rivets after reporting at the NCAA Men's Final Four. Emily Tuttle to Intern With Rockford Rivets in Collegiate Summer Baseball This summer, Tuttle, from Harleysville, Pennsylvania, will serve as a journalism intern with the Rockford Rivets, a Northwoods League baseball team based in Illinois. The Northwoods League is a collegiate summer baseball league made up of players from colleges and universities across the country. In that role, she will cover home games, produce game stories and feature content and contribute to sideline reporting.

Resound Radio, a student-run radio station at Cedarville University, has earned its third consecutive nomination for the Christian Music Broadcasters' University Station of the Year Award. Christian Music Broadcasters annually honors radio stations and media professionals in multiple categories. Its university category, launched in 2023, recognizes innovation, leadership and real-world impact in student-operated radio stations across the country. Winners will be announced May 29 at the CMB Awards.

CEDARVILLE, OHIO - In villages in West Africa where reliable electricity remains limited, a small solar-powered light is transforming access to Scripture, education and community life after sunset. For nearly two decades, engineering students at Cedarville University have been designing, building and distributing hundreds of solar-powered lights to churches across West Africa, expanding opportunities for evening worship, literacy and discipleship. This initiative equips local pastors and residents with sustainable, renewable-energy lighting that enables them to read the Bible, lead services and study after dark - a critical need in regions where access to electricity is inconsistent or unavailable.

As careers in health, fitness and sports performance continue to grow, Cedarville University senior Cassi Shields is gaining the kind of hands-on experience many students hope for - in another country, another language and a completely new culture. What began as a desire to combine her passion for exercise science with her goal of learning Spanish led Shields to Valencia, Spain, where she became the first Cedarville exercise science student to complete an international sports science internship.

Against gathering storm clouds and mounting pressure, a team of Cedarville University engineering students made a split-second decision that defined its competition and proved its engineering skills on a national stage. At the 2026 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Aero Design East competition, held March 6-8 in Lakeland, Florida, Cedarville students competed against 30 university teams in the regular class and earned a ninth-place finish for mission results. Top competitors included the University of Cincinnati, the University of Michigan and Purdue University.

As a child, Taylor DeYoung sat in Mayo Clinic hospital rooms watching nurses care for her mother during cancer treatment. This summer, she will return to the same hospital as a nursing intern, preparing to offer that same kind of care to other families. Taylor DeYoung Returns to Mayo Clinic as a Nursing Intern The internship is a full-circle step for DeYoung, whose calling to nursing was shaped not only by what she saw at the Mayo Clinic but by the compassion her family experienced during some of their hardest moments. How Her Mother's Cancer Treatment Shaped Her Calling to Nursing DeYoung's mother was diagnosed with aggressive stage three breast cancer in 2012. Soon after, she began receiving treatment at Mayo Clinic - one of the closest major breast cancer research centers to their Illinois home. "Because of the Mayo Clinic, my mom is alive today. There aren't many hospitals that could have done what they did for her," said DeYoung.

Reliable clean water is essential at Karanda Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe, where Cedarville University engineering students are designing a water treatment system for drinking water and sterile surgical use. Cedarville University students design clean water system for Zimbabwe hospital Matthew Shiel of New Hope, Pennsylvania, Lauren Kolodsick of Lake Orion, Michigan, and Caleb Weaver of Hudsonville, Michigan, are developing the system as part of their senior civil engineering design project. Karanda Mission Hospital needs reliable clean water for patients and surgeries Located in a rural region of Zimbabwe, Karanda Mission Hospital serves approximately 75,000 patients annually and performs nearly 4,000 surgeries, making reliable access to clean water essential for those who live on the hospital's compound and for patient care. The hospital sources its water from a nearby river, where an existing system treats the water using a multi-barrier method. But during Zimbabwe's rainy season, increased runoff kicks up sediment, filling the water with higher amounts of suspended sand and silt.

Cedarville University finished second overall in a national electric boat competition, using the experience to prepare engineering students for a maritime industry shaped by green energy, automation and artificial intelligence. The team finished just 1.5 points behind Princeton University in the Promoting Electric Propulsion Workforce Development Competition, held April 14-16, 2026, at Portsmouth City Park in Virginia. Sponsored by the American Society of Naval Engineers and the Office of Naval Research, the annual collegiate event challenged students to design, build and race electric boats while preparing them for real-world engineering demands.

As artificial intelligence moves beyond screens and into physical spaces, an autonomous robot designed by Cedarville University engineering students could change the campus tour experience by guiding visitors, answering questions and navigating campus buildings in real time. Cedarville University engineering students create AI robot for campus tours The robot, the Campus Engagement and Directional Assistance Rover (CEDAR), was created to improve visitor experience on high-traffic visitation days by providing a consistent, accessible and interactive tour guide. Operating on the first floor of the university's Engineering and Science Center, CEDAR provides information about engineering programs, courses and campus events while helping fill gaps when human tour guides are unavailable.

Before he finishes college this May, Daniel Ormsbee will have already launched two companies - one developing technology to turn waste into energy and another focused on solving complex industrial problems. As a senior with a double major in mechanical engineering and molecular biology at Cedarville University, Ormsbee is using an academic journey that began at age 14 to pursue a much larger goal: building technology that can serve people worldwide. He has founded Nutrafuel Bioworks and Orme Solutions, two companies shaped by engineering, entrepreneurship and a desire to help others. "I want to build things that actually help people," Ormsbee said. "Things that make life better in a real, practical way."

Greene County officials will honor Cedarville University's forensics team for its national success during a public ceremony at the Greene County Career Center on Wednesday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This honor recognizes the Cedarville forensics team's top honors at the 2025 Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament, one of the nation's premier collegiate forensics competitions. At the national tournament, Cedarville won the reader's theatre category, a collaborative performance event that blends literature and interpretive storytelling. Multiple team members also placed among the top competitors nationally in individual events.

Building an electric boat for competition is pushing Cedarville University engineering students far beyond the classroom and into complex problem-solving that is shaping the future of the maritime industry. As the industry continues to evolve through artificial intelligence, green energy and automation, the students are gaining hands-on experience in design, manufacturing and testing through the Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP) Workforce Development Competition on April 14-16, 2026, at Portsmouth City Park, Virginia. Sponsored by the American Society of Naval Engineers and the Office of Naval Research, the annual collegiate event challenges students to design, build and race electric boats while preparing them to tackle real-world maritime challenges.

Launching a rocket several thousand feet into the air isn't a typical classroom assignment. For one Cedarville University senior design team, however, it's the culmination of months of engineering, testing and preparation. Cedarville University Students Prepare for 2026 Rocket Competition The team is preparing to compete in the NASA-backed Midwest High-Power Rocket Competition on May 17, 2026, a multi-state event where students design, build and fly high-power rockets alongside teams from other colleges and universities. The competition, held outside of North Branch, Minnesota, challenges students to design efficient rockets that meet complex objectives, such as reaching precise altitudes and safely recovering vehicles for reuse.

Four students are building the technology behind a wind tunnel future engineers will use to test designs and collect data at Cedarville University. Cedarville Students Build Wind Tunnel Technology for Future Engineers The controlled facility, which will be used to study how airflow affects stationary objects, is being outfitted with student-designed instrumentation after faculty chose a basic model instead of a fully equipped system that would cost more than $200,000. Through the project, students are applying classroom learning to create equipment that will support Cedarville's engineering program for years to come.

Mercy Ships is known for providing surgeries to people living along Africa's coast, but life aboard a hospital ship also requires classrooms. More than 500 volunteers live aboard the vessel, and the presence of many children creates a need for teachers. Mercy Ships teacher will serve children of missionaries in Africa Abbie Hewitt is one of the volunteers who will teach first grade students onboard in fall 2026. Hewitt grew up as a missionary kid in India and Thailand before moving back to the United States. A 2025 Cedarville University graduate originally from Springfield, Ohio, she plans to return to cross-cultural ministry, using her degree in elementary education to eagerly serve missionary families and provide spiritual care to the young students. After learning about Mercy Ships, an organization that provides sustainable health care for people in coastal Africa, she began pursuing a role that would let her support the families who live and work aboard the ship.

In remote regions where electricity is unreliable, solar power can determine whether a ministry stays connected or goes dark. Through a senior capstone project, Cedarville University students are building a new solar charge controller to help strengthen that reliability. Partnership With SonSet Solutions Advances Mission-Focused Engineering The work is part of a senior capstone project with SonSet Solutions, a nonprofit organization that provides technology-based tools for global Christian missions. By designing, manufacturing and distributing tools, including solar-powered radios, water pump monitors and radio station equipment, SonSet Solutions equips ministries in off-the-grid regions with essential infrastructure.

As aerospace companies pursue flights beyond Earth's orbit, the demand for engineers, scientists and advanced manufacturing solutions continues to rise worldwide - and Cedarville University junior Gabriel Payne is already moving to meet it. Cedarville student researches helmet solutions for Air Force pilots Payne, a mechanical engineering major with a minor in biomedical engineering from Chicago, Illinois, is researching solutions to reduce the long-term neck strain caused by front-loaded helmet systems worn by U.S. Air Force personnel. His work addresses a growing human-performance challenge in aviation and space operations, where helmet-mounted equipment can place significant stress on the cervical spine during extended missions.

CEDARVILLE, OHIO - Medical missions trips are offering Cedarville University pharmacy students hands-on clinical experience while shaping their professional purpose in global health care and Christian service. These experiences are central to the School of Pharmacy's annual GO Transform showcase, an event designed to highlight student-led medical outreach, strengthen clinical best practices and inspire future participation in international health initiatives. GO Transform is an annual event to pause and reflect on the students overseas and domestic missions experiences and the impact of their practical, real-world training. Students present field-tested procedures, discuss cross-cultural health care challenges and demonstrate how short-term medical missions can improve patient outcomes and build sustainable global partnerships. The showcase also provides strategies for logistics, medication safety, public health outreach and spiritual preparedness.