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Saving Lives Through Pharmacy Care CEDARVILLE, OHIO - According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccines prevent an estimated 3.5 to 5 million deaths worldwide annually. At Cedarville University's School of Pharmacy, students are equipped with the hands-on skills to deliver life-saving immunizations in their communities. Students Serve on the Front Lines Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) students Hayden Lee of Cedarville, Ohio, and Blair Woodard of Cicero, Indiana, put their pharmacy skills to work last month by administering more than 100 vaccines to individuals at the Middletown Hospice Center and Brookhaven Nursing Home and Assisted Living in the Dayton area. By serving patients across a wide range of ages - from young adults to senior citizens - Lee and Woodard delivered essential vaccination care during one of the busiest times of the year for illness.

In 2024, more than 450 refugees arrived in the greater Dayton area - many from the Democratic Republic of the Congo - bringing new languages, cultures and stories to southwestern Ohio. How can local residents best connect with them and help them bridge the cultural change? Serving Refugees Through Friendship and Faith Students from Cedarville University are serving these refugees through International Family Night (IFN), a monthly event held at Beavercreek Christian Church. In this program, the students build relationships by playing board games, sharing meals, studying the Bible and providing academic tutoring. Focusing on a need in the local community may not be a normal Friday night plan for college students, but these Cedarville students are excited to travel to the church to make a gospel impact.

In the United States, about 1.3 million people live in nursing homes, many facing loneliness, memory loss and emotional isolation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A group of Cedarville University students have created a program to help the elderly by offering encouragement, prayer and companionship just miles from campus. Crossroads Ministries: Weekly Visits Rooted in Compassion Crossroads Ministries, a student organization at Cedarville, shares hope and encouragement with elderly residents who live in a nursing facility in Xenia, Ohio. The group meets once a week to make crafts for the residents and distributes the gifts during weekly visits.

When people invest in others - personally, professionally and spiritually - they often spark a ripple effect that shapes futures. Across the nation, leaders are embracing this mindset, mentoring and equipping those who follow. Bill Montgomery, president and CEO of The River Radio in Columbus, Ohio, models mentorship and servant leadership in the lives of his employees at the leading Christian radio station in Ohio and his students at Cedarville University. Montgomery has taught as an adjunct instructor in the department of communication since 2012.

As Veterans Day approaches, Cedarville University's Army ROTC cadets will pay tribute to Capt. Charles Robinson, a Cedarville alumnus and U.S. Army Green Beret who gave his life in Afghanistan 20 years ago. The Capt. Charles Robinson Memorial Workout, marking the 20th anniversary of his death, will take place Friday, Nov. 7, in Cedarville University's Doden Field House with sessions at 6, 7 and 8 a.m. Participants will complete a series of exercises designed to reflect Robinson's legacy of strength and perseverance. Donations to support the Green Beret Foundation will be accepted at the entrance.

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women in the United States -13 percent - will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. As women navigate the emotional and physical challenges of the disease, undergraduate students from Cedarville University's School of Pharmacy are partnering with Pink Ribbon Good to conduct research aimed at improving patients' quality of life. Pink Ribbon Good (PRG), a nonprofit based in Dayton, Ohio, collaborates with local and national healthcare providers to serve women and families affected by breast and gynecological cancers by offering free healthy meals, rides to treatment, house cleaning essentials and peer support.

A new generation of Cedarville University students is integrating faith and science to shape the future of environmental policy and stewardship through hands-on research at the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies. Through Cedarville's long-standing partnership with the Michigan-based institute, students gain immersive, field-based learning experiences led by Christian experts committed to environmental sustainability and biblical stewardship. "The Au Sable Institute partnership allows our students to engage directly with professionals and researchers in the field," said Dr. Mark Gathany, professor of biology and Cedarville's campus representative for the institute. "They gain valuable experience that helps them stand out to employers and graduate programs."

In hospital rooms, rural clinics and global crisis zones alike, Cedarville University nursing graduates have spent the past 40 years delivering care marked by compassion, skill and Christ-centered purpose. That journey began in 1985, when 30 students became the first to graduate from Cedarville's School of Nursing. This fall, the university celebrated homecoming by honoring the inaugural class and the legacy it launched. Since awarding its first degrees, the School of Nursing has grown significantly. For the 2025-26 academic year, 478 undergraduate nursing students are enrolled, along with more than 170 online graduate students in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and 21 students enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.

CEDARVILLE, OHIO - This fall, Cedarville welcomed its largest freshman class to date, including transfer students from around the world. Every year, about an eighth of those transfers come from Word of Life Bible Institute, an accredited Bible program with 19 campuses worldwide. Grace Anderson, a sophomore majoring in Spanish and biblical studies from Goshen, Indiana, transferred from the Word of Life campus in Argentina. Katherine Dunham, a junior majoring in professional writing and information design from Cedarville, Ohio, arrived from the Schroon Lake, New York, campus.

On Sept. 25, the Cedarville chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the national honor society for communication, inducted 26 communication students for outstanding academic performance. Before receiving this honor, the inductees completed at least 60 credit hours with a 3.5 major GPA. The ceremony was held to celebrate their hard work and encourage them to persevere. Dr. Charles Elliott, senior professor of communication, led the ceremony. "The society promotes academic excellence in communication studies, fosters interest in the communication field, facilitates discussions and exchanges of ideas and builds strong relationships between faculty and students," said Elliott.

CEDARVILLE, OHIO - As sports medicine evolves, so does the need for pharmacists to understand the connection between performance, recovery and compliance. From managing pain medications and supplements to navigating anti-doping rules, pharmacists are becoming essential members of the athlete care team. Sports pharmacy is gaining attention as a critical but often overlooked part of the field. At the forefront of this emerging specialty is Hayden Lee, a former collegiate football player now pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Cedarville University.

Fighting for Life: Cedarville Students Help File Bill To Abolish Abortion HB370 would recognize unborn children as humans, making abortion a crime in Ohio. CEDARVILLE, OHIO - The abortion debate has raged for more than two centuries, with passionate voices on all sides. Some advocate for pro-choice policies, emphasizing a woman's right to make decisions about her own body. Others identify as pro-life, seeking laws and restrictions to abortions to protect unborn children. A third and increasingly vocal group are abolitionists, who seek to outlaw abortion entirely, treating it as homicide from the moment of conception.

A Cedarville University student group is launching a national organization to support Christian entrepreneurs on college campuses across the country. Entrepreneurs for Christ, or EFC, was launched in August and hosted their kickoff event on Sept. 27. This change was the vision of Dr. Kary Oberbrunner, Berry chair and assistant professor of entrepreneurship, and Will Woods, a junior finance major from Armagh, Pennsylvania, who serves as president of the Cedarville chapter. EFC has already captured the attention of Texas A&M and Liberty University, and students there are planning to start chapters next spring. EFC aims to support aspiring Christian entrepreneurs by facilitating community, building networks and providing exposure.

Fighting Metastatic Breast Cancer, One Gene at a Time Cedarville University senior contributes to breakthrough research on deadly cancer CEDARVILLE, OHIO -- Metastatic breast cancer remains one of the most devastating forms of cancer, claiming the lives of more than 42,000 people in the United States each year, according to cancer.org. In recognition of the ongoing fight against this disease, researchers and advocates spotlight its impact every October 13 on Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Despite growing awareness, the question persists: what more can be done to slow the spread of this aggressive cancer? At Cedarville University, one student is working to find answers. Matthew Lacey, a senior molecular biology major from Clarkston, Michigan, spent his summer contributing to cutting-edge research at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. There, in the Dr. Susan Waltz Laboratory, he focused on understanding the biology of metastatic cancer-work aimed at uncovering new ways to reduce its deadly progression.

In the Middle East, soccer is life. With only a ball and their shoes to mark a goal, children play in the streets every day. That's how Daniel and Matthew Leo grew up. Because their parents are heavily involved with international charity work and are currently running a Christian hospital overseas, they spent their childhood in Yemen, Oman, Lebanon and, most recently, the United Arab Emirates.

When given the choice to compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics or pursue an undergraduate degree, Gracen Fletcher said, "Why not both?" The athlete from Boonville, Indiana, grew up around archery, but her recent success in the sport has been game changing. On March 8, 2025, Fletcher became the only woman to shoot a perfect 900 score over three days at the 2025 Vegas Shoot, placing first in the championship compound women's category. The Vegas Shoot, a prominent indoor archery competition, allows both professional and novice athletes to compete against one another. Fletcher's score has only been achieved by eight other women in the event's seven-decade history.

Businesses toil over cold calls and email campaigns to generate sales, often with poor results. Aaron Perry, a senior majoring in economics at Cedarville University from Overland Park, Kansas, is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to turn unresponsive contacts into paying clients through his new business, Misogi AI Solutions. Perry noticed there are many services to generate lists of potential clients, or leads, but businesses lack the resources to effectively follow up with them, leaving contacts unused in a database. Sales representatives rarely have time to reengage the leads, so businesses are forced to accept the loss.

Ellie Wyse, a senior psychology major at Cedarville University, didn't always know she wanted to pursue a career in mental healthcare. But two life-changing events during her high school years set her course for a future of providing others with the same compassionate care that helped her heal. What started as a normal school day on May 7, 2019, turned into a nightmare for Wyse and many other classmates. Two students from Wyse's school started a mass shooting that killed one student and seriously injured eight others.

As the global demand for sustainable transportation grows and environmental concerns intensify, engineering students across the Americas are racing to design vehicles that go farther on less fuel. At the forefront of this effort is the Shell EcoMarathon Americas (SEMA) 2025, held in Indianapolis in April - a collegiate competition challenging students to push the boundaries of fuel efficiency through innovation, precision, and real-world application of engineering principles. Cedarville University's Supermileage team emerged as a standout at this year's event, earning first place in the Prototype Vehicle Design category and fourth in the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Prototype division. Competing against teams from North and South America, Cedarville impressed judges with its streamlined vehicle, featuring flush-mounted windows and a laser alignment system that enabled steering accuracy within 0.007 degrees - or seven-thousandths of a degree.

As communities across the country face an increasing demand for trained emergency medical personnel, Cedarville University's Emergency Medical Services (CUEMS) is answering the call - right from its campus in Cedarville, Ohio. Staffed entirely by state-certified EMTs, the CUEMS team operates together with and under the jurisdiction of the local fire department, granting crew members the ability to respond to 911 emergency calls on campus. Each of the 13 student crew members earns their EMT certification through a university-offered course. Many of them also serve with the Cedarville Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Imagine not having access to the Bible - or if it is accessible, not having it in a language you understand. Cedarville University is preparing its students for the important work of Bible translation: to help overcome this gospel hurdle. According to the Wycliffe Global Alliance, of the 7,396 world languages, only 756 have access to the complete Bible in their native tongue. With so many people groups still unable to access God's Word, people like Rebecca Neely, who is working with Pioneer Bible Translators, are working to fill the gap.

A health care crisis in America is crippling citizens across the country. Millions of underinsured or uninsured people face a daunting challenge: getting access to life-saving medications. The rising cost of prescription drugs and limited availability through free or low-cost providers is making it more difficult to receive medications in a timely manner - even with a valid prescription. One student from the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy partnered with Health Partners Free Clinic (HPFC) in Troy, Ohio, to develop a business plan that makes prescriptions affordable for any patient who walks in the door.

If you wander down the halls of Cedarville University's communication building, you might hear echoes of passionate conversations, bursts of laughter, or a well-timed, dramatic pause. It's not a theatre troupe or a sermon prep class - it's the beating heart of Cedarville's forensics team. No, not fingerprints and crime scenes. This kind of forensics is competitive speech and debate: a battlefield of ideas, storytelling, and the art of persuasion. At the helm is Eric Mishne - part coach, part professor, and all in when it comes to investing in students. With years of experience and a deep passion for communication, Mishne believes forensics is more than a competition. It's about great communicators telling truth - it's about critical thinkers, creative spirits, and storytellers who can weave narratives as enrapturing as a front-porch tale on a summer night. This year, Cedarville's team didn't just show up - they soared, bringing home both state and national titles. Their victories weren't only measured in trophies but in something far deeper. Among the standouts were two freshman twins from Colorado Springs - Cara and Zane Enos. They've been sharpening their minds and practicing their skills together for nearly a decade. Yes, they've had their sibling squabbles, but they've also learned something essential: to love one another and to love God above all else. That, says Coach Mishne, is the real secret to their success.

Despite growing up where the only waves are the ripples in a sea of corn, Sara McElroy of Marietta, Ohio, always had a fascination with the ocean. That passion recently led McElroy, who graduated in May from Cedarville University with a degree in biology, to complete a semester-long Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) internship with the Bermuda Institute for Ocean Sciences (BIOS) through Arizona State University (ASU). "I'm so thankful God gave me this opportunity to see what marine research looks like," said McElroy. "He's such an amazing Creator, and that's what I love about science. As we go deeper and deeper, we see how everything is so intertwined. To take one factor out displaces everything." During the internship, McElroy conducted a research project studying how repeated heat stress affects the protein levels in coral. Her work contributed to a larger project called ENCORE, which focuses on understanding what factors influence coral response to environmental stressors.

CEDARVILLE, OHIO - There is a growing crisis in intercollegiate athletics, and it goes far deeper than competition and the rising cost to develop a roster. According to the National Athletic Trainers' Association, college athletics is struggling with a labor crisis that began, in essence, with the "Great Resignation" in the post-COVID-19 pandemic. Today, colleges and universities are finding it more difficult to recruit, hire and retain athletic training professionals. Cedarville University allied health faculty and students are involved in combatting this crisis. In 2012, the Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association (OATA), with the help of Cedarville's Dr. Genna Fusco, launched a student senate to organize educational initiatives and help develop the next generation of athletic training leaders.

Cedarville University's Model United Nations (UN) team brought home a Distinguished Delegation award - one of the top honors - from the National Model United Nations conference held in New York City. Cedarville represented Belarus. "Having so many different cultural backgrounds on the team allowed us to have a broader perspective on global issues and presented more opportunities to connect with other delegates," said Bryn Golson, a history major with an international studies minor. Golson, raised in South Africa, said her upbringing sparked an early interest in international affairs. She now hopes to join the United States Department of State as a diplomat. "Growing up overseas gave me a broader understanding of and appreciation for the complexities of foreign policy and relations," said Golson. "I was excited to hone these skills on the Model UN team and develop other skills necessary for diplomacy, like research, public speaking and listening."

When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed from cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals two years ago, the incident shocked the nation. It also heightened awareness of emergency medical conditions in athletics. Inspired by the lack of research on emergency action planning (EAP) for collegiate athletes, Kyler Conn - a second-year Master of Athletic Training (MAT) student at Cedarville University from Washington Court House, Ohio - launched a study for his master's thesis. He was moved to act after watching Hamlin's medical emergency unfold live on television. Conn's research aims to examine how EAPs are currently implemented and to promote best practices for emergency preparedness in collegiate athletic programs nationwide.

A team of Cedarville University senior engineering students is preparing to launch a high-powered rocket as part of NASA's prestigious Student Launch competition. This nationwide challenge tests the ingenuity and collaboration of the next generation of engineers. Cedarville's team, comprised of students in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering, will participate in a local launch on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., depending on weather conditions. The launch will be held during the Wright Stuff Rocketeers (WSR) High Power Launch at 5995 Federal Road in Cedarville, Ohio, with support from WSR, the team's National Association of Rocketry (NAR)-certified sponsor.

Cedarville University made its debut at the 16th annual Aerospace Propulsion Outreach Program (APOP) poster session on April 17, presenting an innovative variable nozzle design at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Hosted by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in collaboration with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Propulsion Directorate, APOP provides undergraduate engineering students with a hands-on opportunity to collaborate with Air Force engineers on real-world aerospace propulsion challenges.

He cracked the code and now the Greene County Commissioners are going to honor him for this national accomplishment. Kaicheng Ye, a senior from Beavercreek, Ohio will be recognized by the Greene County Commissioners on Friday, May 2 for successfully solving the 2022 NSA Codebreaker Challenge. Out of 6,000 participants nationwide, only 100 individuals solved the challenge, placing Ye among an elite group of cybersecurity problem-solvers.