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Innovation Academy Invitational

MidAmerica Nazarene University - Cunningham Student Center
March 7, 2026 @ 10:30 am
to March 7, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
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MNU’s Innovation Academy Invitational is for high-achieving juniors and seniors in high school. During the event, students will have the opportunity to learn more about the Innovation Academy, formerly the MNU Honors program, participate in group interviews with faculty, and hear from current students. Attendance at this event will earn you first consideration into the program.

This event is by invitation only. If you have already applied to MNU and have questions, please reach out to your admissions counselor or by emailing admissions@mnu.edu.

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.

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