Bringing an extensive background in clinical research and patient education to her work at MNU, Leigh Kreshel, professor of kinesiology, is now leading the Department of Natural Health and Mathematical Sciences as its new chair.
Continue readingMNU Economic Impact Estimated $84.8 Million
Study estimates the impact of MidAmerica Nazarene University on the statewide economy is $84.8 million and sustains 764 jobs.
Continue readingKansas Speaker of the House Receives Copeland Civic Leadership Award
Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman, Jr., is the inaugural recipient of MNU’s Michael Copeland Civic Leadership Award. The award for outstanding civic service was given to him at MNU’s Homecoming Oct. 14, 2022. Speaker Ryckman represents the 78th district in Kansas. He is finishing his fifth term in office.
Continue readingDean Brings Outstanding Experience To New Position
Abby Hodges, PhD, has been a chemistry professor at the university since 2014, and since 2018 has served as chair of the Department of Natural, Health and Mathematical Sciences. In July, Hodges was named Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Continue readingAlumni Spotlight: Barry Clegg ’93
MNU No. 1 Least Debt Midwest Regional In US News 2023 Rankings
Annual rankings released today from US News list No.1 for Least Debt incurred by graduates on its Midwest Regional list.
Continue readingAlumni Spotlight: Brian McDavitt ’15
It’s been 10 years since Brian McDavitt enrolled in the Master of Educational Technology program at MNU. Since then, his career has gone far beyond what was the “dream job” he sought as an instructional technology specialist for the Hickman Mills School District. He has also served as an instructional coach and then in administration.
Continue readingAlumni Spotlight: Yhoshua Ticum
“My call to ministry was a gradual work of God’s grace in my life,” Yhoshua says.
Continue readingMNU Awarded Grant Promoting Leadership
MNU is one of 37 organizations in Kansas receiving new 2022 Leadership Transformation Grants form The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC). The grants are awarded to help partner organizations create a culture that embraces change, tackles problems, and seizes opportunities.
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