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While many people may be familiar with the story of Operation Auca from 1956 with missionaries Nate Saint, Jim Elliot and others, one Cedarville University freshman has a special connection to the story.

Much like the cells they study, Cedarville University's molecular biology students are multiplying. For the first time, the major has surpassed 100 enrolled students who will be prepared with the clinical and research skills necessary to serve in a field of increasing importance. Kyra Becker from Cincinnati, Ohio, is one Cedarville alumna who worked as a clinical research intern at the University of Cincinnati last summer. "I've always dreamed of working in a lab," Becker said. "I wanted to do research, and this internship delivered on that. I got lots of practice collecting data, analyzing it and applying it to understand its uses." Becker was offered a full-time position and plans to work as a clinical research coordinator, researching methods for helping those with kidney failure, for the university after her graduation in May.

Comprehensive strength training is now more accessible than ever with Dr. David Peterson's new total body trainer. Peterson, an assistant professor of kinesiology at Cedarville University, has collaborated with students across academic disciplines to make his exercise trainer available to a broader audience.

Abby Gosselink, junior environmental science major from Otley, Iowa, took "field experience" to a whole new level, as she spent her summer studying wildlife, the ecosystem and wetland preservation at Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies in Mancelona, Michigan.

For years, Cedarville University has been taking students on a weeklong tour of key civil rights locations as part of an extracurricular experience. But when the chartered bus departed campus on October 20, 2022, the tour was more than just a weeklong exercise, it was now part of a new, intensive nine-week, three-credit hour class.

With new virtual reality technology, Cedarville University students studying in the Industrial and Innovative Design program, can now sketch designs without ever laying pen to paper. The new innovative learning method will further prepare the design students for future careers.

The following students were named to the fall 2022 Dean's List at Cedarville University. Students receive this recognition for obtaining a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours.

The following students were named to the fall 2022 Dean's Honor List at Cedarville University. Students receive this achievement for obtaining a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours.

The Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) NuNu Chapter, Cedarville University's communication honors society, has inducted 25 new members this fall. These students will become lifelong members of one of the National Communication Association's 500 LPH chapters and be recognized for superior academic achievement.

For many college students, projects simply fulfill a grade. But some Cedarville University students majoring in communication are using their senior capstone project to serve their local community.

Whether it be writing, speaking or performing, Cedarville University junior Priya Hansen has a powerful way with words. Hansen is from Naples, Florida, and she is majoring in Christian education and youth ministries, with a concentration in worship. She's had the opportunity to serve in chapel in a unique way. Since her senior year of high school, Hansen has been writing spoken word poetry, a form of poetry that reads like a monologue. She uses rhyme, repetition, rhythm and imagery to create a word picture and set a tone.

Passionate for politics, Jonny Gartner, a senior political science major from Sunbury, Ohio, is making his voice heard in national news. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, Gartner spoke on a Fox News panel related to the midterm election and asked a question at a town hall meeting with U.S. Senate candidates JD Vance and Tim Ryan.

While most students spend their weekends watching movies with friends or studying for an exam, several Cedarville University students spend their Friday nights in an unusual place - the Greene County Juvenile Detention Center.

Sometimes college causes students to put their hobbies on hold. But for sophomore Shiloh Drake, her dream of being a published author has become a reality, and she plans to release her third book on Monday, Dec. 12.

This fall, Cedarville University's theatre department performed "The Giver," a play based on the well-beloved book written by Lois Lowry, also adapted for film. The show was a success, but one of the biggest impacts was on the actors themselves. To the surprise of the entire cast, a visiting guest from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival nominated two students to compete for a scholarship and awarded three certificates of merit to selected members of the show's cast.

This fall, Cedarville University's theatre department performed "The Giver," a play based on the well-beloved book written by Lois Lowry, also adapted for film. The show was a success, but one of the biggest impacts was on the actors themselves. To the surprise of the entire cast, a visiting guest from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival nominated two students to compete for a scholarship and awarded three certificates of merit to selected members of the show's cast.

For senior accounting student Eric Doese, from Sussex, Wisconsin, last year's summer break was not spent relaxing from schoolwork or working an internship. Instead, he spent his time studying for the rigorous certified public accountant (CPA) exam.

For most students, the approach of finals consists of worrying about grade point average and final presentations. But for a small group of Cedarville University students majoring in business, December is all about Christmas season sales.

For Katie Baird, a junior from Crawfordsville, Indiana, becoming a missionary felt like a daunting task. But after spending a gap year in the Dominican Republic, she discovered a passion for relational missions and a confirmed direction for her life.

'Tis the season for gifts - but nothing can quite compare to opening a gift, maybe for the first time, from someone halfway across the world. Each November, the Operation Christmas Child student organization at Cedarville University seeks to pack 1,000 shoeboxes filled with gifts and necessities for children overseas. This ministry, based out of Samaritan's Purse, has reached over 198 million children in more than 170 countries and territories since 1993. Sarah Brubaker, a senior intercultural studies major from Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a co-president of the student organization.

For most students, the approach of finals consists of worrying about grade point average and final presentations. But for a small group of Cedarville University students majoring in business, December is all about Christmas season sales.

Solving a Rubik's Cube in 16 seconds? Try solving the cubed puzzle while juggling. Cedarville University senior mechanical engineering major Thaddeus Krueger from Beavercreek, Ohio, stepped on the stage at Cedarville's annual talent show on September 23 and wowed his fellow students by completing the Rubik's Cube while juggling. Krueger has now won the Cedarville University talent show twice with this ability - in 2020 and 2022.

Where do the passions of students in nursing, business and biblical studies intersect? For seven Cedarville University students, that would be at the Pregnancy Resource Clinic (PRC) of Clark County in Springfield, Ohio. As a group, these students serve bimonthly as care coordinators.

In three tournaments since the beginning of the academic year, at Otterbein University, Cleveland State Community College and Muskingum University, Cedarville's forensics team claimed the top prize. At any given tournament, forensics team members have competed against up to 15 schools. Students are competing in events including Prose Interpretation, IPDA Debate and Impromptu speeches, and, through these methods, students tell powerful stories, present compelling arguments and use logic to uphold the truth.

Fall break for college students is typically a time of rest and relaxation amid a busy semester. But for one group of Cedarville University students, fall break meant exactly the opposite, as they traveled to Florida to serve locals impacted by Hurricane Ian. During Cedarville University's fall break, a group of 12 students drove more than 15 hours to Fort Myers, Florida, to clear debris from Hurricane Ian's devastating tear through the state.

A freshman-year speech class assignment came full circle this summer for Jenna Martin, now a senior molecular biology major from Hebron, Kentucky. For Martin's speech, she was asked to choose a potential career path to research and present. Martin spoke about developing miniature organs that assist in studying transplantation - organoids. Little did she know, three summers later she would be interning with Cincinnati Children's Hospital doing research on organ transplantation that would be published and nationally recognized.

When people hear the word "NASA," they probably think of space and rockets. But for Tara Keller, a junior Cedarville University molecular biology major, her interest in biology and health care landed her a research opportunity with the well-renowned organization. NASA is partnering with the Ohio Aerospace Institute to sponsor college students conducting research that would be applicable to NASA's field of study. Keller was chosen as one of the recipients.

Though it wasn't her first choice for a summer job, Olivia Baden is grateful for her summer externship in a children's psychiatric ward. Not only did the job give her necessary professional experience, it also strengthened her faith and stamina - despite her harrowing stories.

Professional writing and information design senior Jenna Gulick (O'Fallon, Illinois), grew up listening to Focus on the Family broadcasts with Jim Daly. She loved their 'Adventures in Odyssey' radio show and learned many important lessons as a child about how to follow God.

For Cedarville University sophomore Elizabeth Kollmar, her passion for making films always seemed like an unattainable career. But, after a class project led to an award ceremony, the dream no longer seems out of reach. Kollmar, a broadcasting, digital media and jouranlism major, took a video technology class in her first year at Cedarville. For her final project, she had to create a documentary or short film. Kollmar's award for Best Documentary was announced Friday, Nov. 4, at the International Conference on Missions (ICOM) in Columbus, Ohio. The contest is hosted by Good News Productions International (GNPI) and Redeem TV.