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Can a computer engineer go into full-time missions? Over the summer, Zoe Schmidt learned the answer is yes. Schmidt, a junior computer engineering student at Cedarville University, fell in love with computer programming in high school. She joined a FIRST Robotics Competition team and has been hooked on engineering ever since.

A simple act of kindness can go a long way toward bringing hope to people in our community. Several Cedarville University nursing students are partnering with Shoes for the Shoeless to help individuals in need and bring hope to the children they serve.

Each Sunday evening, as Cedarville students knock on the doors of refugee children in inner-city Dayton, they are met with smiling faces. This year, approximately 40 Cedarville students are a part of King's Kids, a ministry that serves children who have come to America from the Congo.

Each Sunday evening, as Cedarville students knock on the doors of refugee children in inner-city Dayton, they are met with smiling faces. This year, approximately 40 Cedarville students are a part of King's Kids, a ministry that serves children who have come to America from the Congo.

Just in time for dropping temperatures, Cedarville University's acapella group, The Inversions, will be performing its first Christmas-themed concert November 11-12. The Inversions are set to perform its annual fall concert at the Cedarville Opera House located on North Main Street in downtown Cedarville on Friday, November 11, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 12, at 7 p.m. The group will also be performing a matinee at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 12.

Little did one nursing clinical group know that their assigned community survey of Washington Court House would inspire a longer commitment. Moved by the mission of Second Chance Center of Hope, three students from the group immediately offered to serve during their free time.

After crisscrossing the nation as a traveling nurse for about four years, Abby Tomlinson of Cincinnati, Ohio, returned to Cedarville University to pursue the online Master of Science in Nursing family nurse practitioner degree with the global public health track. For Tomlinson, a 2014 graduate of Cedarville, nursing runs in the family, beginning with her great-grandmother. She realized early on that she had an interest in anatomy and was fascinated by health care and the healing process.

It's not uncommon for Cedarville University students to be second- or third-generation students. But for Hannah Dow, a freshman exercise science major, her family's legacy at Cedarville spans five generations of students.

Little did Summer Lange know that when she went to Cedarville University to study computer engineering, she could end up leading the next generation in the world of motion pictures and television. Lange, a senior computer engineering student from Juneau, Alaska, was awarded the Louis F. Wolf Jr. Memorial scholarship by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE). This annual scholarship is granted to an undergraduate or graduate student in engineering, science, or a technology-related field who is pursuing a career that contributes to the world of motion pictures and television.

Life is like a vapor, here today and gone tomorrow. Bethany Norris, a senior Christian education major at Cedarville University from Keedysville, Maryland, learned that truth firsthand as her health took a turn for the worse on Oct. 6, 2021.

Emma Haylett, a sophomore worship major with a songwriting minor at Cedarville University, has endless opportunities as she pursues her passions. This past summer, Haylett had the opportunity to work with recording artist and author Matt Papa during an internship at Marco Presbyterian Church, in Marco Island, Florida.

Deep Calls for Life, a student-led campaign at Cedarville University, is taking drastic measures to help Dr. Chuck Elliott, senior professor of communication, find a kidney donor. This campaign not only demonstrates a deep love and support for the students' beloved professor, but also to address the need for organ donation. Deep Calls for Life is a student-initiated campaign from Professor Derrick Green's Virtual Communication class. Students who are participating with Largent and Force are Madelyn Robey, a senior from West Chester, Ohio who is majoring in marketing; Janessa Colburn, a senior communication major from Damascus, Oregon, Hannah Kuntz, a sophomore communication major from Liberty Township, Ohio and Haley Thompson, a senior broadcasting major from Ruskin, Florida.

For Sydney Mason, a Cedarville University junior studying studio art, her high school years were plagued by doubts about her faith until a brush with death led to a miracle.

Twenty-three worship students from Cedarville University will have the unique opportunity to help host the Gospel Music Association's (GMA) 53rd annual Dove Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. This is the fifth time Cedarville has been asked to participate in the event. Emma Haylett, a sophomore from Denver, Colorado, majoring in worship and minoring in songwriting, was involved with the Dove Awards last year and will return this year. Last year, she served as a talent escort for We The Kingdom's kids' choir from southeastern Asia called His Little Feet.

For its fall mainstage production, the Cedarville University theatre department will perform "The Giver," the award-winning book by Lois Lowry, adapted for the stage by Eric Coble. Ben Konuch, a sophomore strategic communication major from Cleveland, Ohio, will play the lead role of Jonas. Davey McFaddin, a music major from Delaware, Ohio, has the title role of the Giver.

For its fall mainstage production, the Cedarville University theatre department will perform "The Giver," the award-winning book by Lois Lowry, adapted for the stage by Eric Coble. Ben Konuch, a sophomore strategic communication major from Cleveland, Ohio, will play the lead role of Jonas. Davey McFaddin, a music major from Delaware, Ohio, has the title role of the Giver.

For first-year social work major Amber Anderson, her major is more than just a career path. It is what defines her life as she knows it.

The nonprofit organization Samaritan's Purse hopes to positively impact students through its upcoming Prescription for Renewal Medical Missions Conference in Orlando, Florida. Samaritan's Purse is investing in eight Cedarville University students majoring in nursing and four nursing faculty members by sending them, all expenses paid, to its medical missions conference. The conference will be held September 15-18. Cedarville is one of three universities Samaritan's Purse is supporting at the conference. One conference session, "Living Legends: A Life of Service," will honor heroes of medical missions, including Dr. Bob Cropsey - the grandfather of Cedarville junior Molly Cropsey, who is one of the eight nursing students attending the conference.

Two students were additionally recognized by Cedarville University's School of Engineering and Computer Science for their effort. Sanderson won the Daniel Award to recognize his consistent spiritual leadership throughout his senior year, which was exemplified by his sharing of the Gospel on TV during an interview with NASA at the competition. Titus won the Engineering Design Award for his work on the air brake system on the rocket.

The Cedarville University Student Rocket Team took flight at the NASA Student Launch 2022 competition in Huntsville, Alabama, placing second in two categories during the three-day competition in April. Team members include team leader Chad Sanderson of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Jacob Titus of Medford, New Jersey; Peter Duttweiler of Montgomery, Texas; Nehemiah Branson of Kingston, Ohio; Dawson Tso of Dublin, New Hampshire; Forrest Putnam of Glenwood, Washington; and Grant Dupler of Amanda, Ohio.

The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy's student chapter of the National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) won six awards at the organization's annual conference on July 29-31 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Two students were additionally recognized by Cedarville University's School of Engineering and Computer Science for their effort. Sanderson won the Daniel Award to recognize his consistent spiritual leadership throughout his senior year, which was exemplified by his sharing of the Gospel on TV during an interview with NASA at the competition. Titus won the Engineering Design Award for his work on the air brake system on the rocket.

A team of Cedarville University engineering students navigated its way to first place in the Autonomous Vehicle category at the 29th annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition June 3-6 in Rochester, Michigan. The victorious team finished in the Auto-Nav Challenge in 5:05 to win the $3,000 prize. Dr. Clint Kohl, senior professor of computer engineering, advised the team of four students, all of whom graduated in May. The team included Joshua Blackburn from Mount Gilead, Ohio; Rachel Judy from Springfield, Ohio; Drew Murphy from Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania; and McKenzie Barlow from Fork, Maryland.

Developing a new English as a second language (ESL) program was never what she had in mind, but Ashleigh Stout is proving that the most foreign experiences can oftentimes be the most fulfilling. Linguistics graduate Stout from Salem, North Carolina, entered her freshman year at Cedarville University envisioning herself becoming a sign language interpreter or Bible translator, never seriously considering a career in education.

Four Cedarville University students have been awarded scholarships by Dayton Workforce Partnerships (DWP) for their high academic performance in pursuing valued science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees.

The following students were named to the Dean's Honor List at Cedarville University for spring 2022. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

The following students were named to the Dean's List at Cedarville University for spring 2022. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

The following students graduated from Cedarville University in spring 2022 with an undergraduate degree.

The following students graduated from Cedarville University in spring 2022 with a graduate degree.

The following students were named to the Dean's Honor List at Cedarville University for spring 2022. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.