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Profiles of Purpose

Rachel Marlow’s Purposeful Journey from Student to Kansas Teacher of the Year

Each time Rachel Marlow (MEd ’15) enters her music classroom at Central Elementary in Olathe, she brings not only instruments and lesson plans but also a vibrant commitment to inclusion, compassion, and purpose. Named the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year, Rachel’s life and teaching philosophy illustrate that one’s purpose is continually unfolding.

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MNU Announces Steve Jin as Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing & Communications

MidAmerica Nazarene University is pleased to welcome Steve Jin as vice president of enrollment, marketing & communications.
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Against the Clock at MNU’s 24-Hour Theatre Festival 

A firsthand look at theatre students racing the clock to create and produce a 15-minute production.
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Purpose Takes Shape Along The Way

Dr. Sarah Miller (’09, MSN ’10) never set out to become a university dean.
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Jan
20
MNU’s 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration
College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E. Sheridan, Olathe, Kansas
9:30 am
to
Jan
24
January Virtual College Affordability Seminar
Online
10:00 am
to 11:00 am
Jan
30
MNU Family Weekend at Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge, Kansas City, KS
3:00 pm
to 11:00 am
Jan
31
Olathe's Got Talent 2026
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
7:00 pm
to 9:00 pm

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Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science cooperative program:

  • 3+2 Option: Students spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to WashU for 2 years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree from WashU and a bachelor’s degree from MNU, or
  • 3+3 Option: Students spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to WashU for 3 years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree from WashU, a bachelor’s degree from MNU, plus a master’s in engineering from WashU.
  • Combines the best of MNU with the strength of a top engineering school
  • Students participating in the 3+3 options receive a 50-60% tuition discount at WashU
  • GRE is not required for admission

To qualify for entry into the program at MNU students must:

  • Enter the program at MNU at the beginning of the freshman year through the application process
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25 or better in science and mathematics courses
  • Meet regularly with the MNU pre-professional committee

To qualify for program completion at WashU students must:

  • Complete all General Education requirements at MNU
  • Complete a minimum of 90 credit hours of transferable college credit
  • Complete the following courses:
    • Chemistry: one semester of general chemistry with lab
    • Computer Programming: One course or certified proficiency in a high-level language
    • English Composition: One course or certified proficiency
    • Humanities and Social Sciences: At least 15 hours (see WashU website for specific prerequisites)
    • Mathematics: See WashU website for specific prerequisites
    • Physics: One year calculus-based physics with lab
  • See WashU website for department-specific prerequisites

To learn more about program offerings at MNU and degree specific prerequisites, visit engineering.wustl.edu/dualdegree

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Craig Masters at cmasters@mnu.edu

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