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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A team that included Cedarville University pharmacy student Grace Hong earned high marks at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Hacking Medicine Grand Hack in April. Hong, a first-year Doctor of Pharmacy student from Powell, Ohio, and her team were tasked with finding new ways to use medical data to improve the health care experience. They addressed the question of home-based care for elderly, frail patients. Hong noted that these patients stay in hospitals for extended periods of time, even after recovering from procedures, because they can't safely go home and perform necessary daily routines. Long-term custodial care is not often covered by insurance. Hospitals, insurance companies and patients' families bear the cost of these extended hospital stays.

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.

Almost three years after they met on the Cedarville University speech team and after winning multiple speech competitions together, rising senior communication students Alex Boesch of Champaign, Illinois, and Olivia Ball of Columbus, Ohio, will tie the knot on July 23.

Since childhood, Josiah Kareck, a college student from Nashville, Tennessee, has wanted to travel to Ireland. Now, thanks to a new scholarship named after pioneers of study abroad at Cedarville University, Harmon and Audrey Bergen, he can.

Graduation often brings with it much planning, as students work to finish the school year well and look toward the future. This year, three graduating nursing students from Cedarville University will spend their first 26 days after graduation serving in the West African nation of Togo alongside three rising seniors, associate professor of nursing Scott Long, Cedarville alumna and current Mayo Clinic employee Tonilynn Fleming and local missionaries.

- Cedarville University's Model United Nations (U.N.) team won a team and two individual awards during the Model U.N. competition in New York City from April 7-10. Cedarville University's 16-member team represented Albania and won the Distinguished Delegation Award, the second-highest team award. Benjamin Mays from Middletown, Ohio, and Zachary Cavin from Warren, Ohio, won Outstanding Delegation in the U.N. Security Council, the highest individual award. Emma Blakemore from Lexington, Kentucky, and Luke Roche from Lititz, Pennsylvania, won Best Position paper for General Assembly 3.

Cedarville University's Model United Nations (U.N.) team won a team and two individual awards during the Model U.N. competition in New York City from April 7-10. Cedarville University's 16-member team represented Albania and won the Distinguished Delegation Award, the second-highest team award. Benjamin Mays from Middletown, Ohio, and Zachary Cavin from Warren, Ohio, won Outstanding Delegation in the U.N. Security Council, the highest individual award. Emma Blakemore from Lexington, Kentucky, and Luke Roche from Lititz, Pennsylvania, won Best Position paper for General Assembly 3.